How can I fix the odometer on my Mercedes?
If you find any, they will need to be fixed before continuing. If all of your odometer gears check out, you can then test the odometer operation to see where the problem lies. To do this you should place a power drill, with an appropriately sized square drill bit, in to the speedometer cable opening and run the drill.
Why does my odometer not turn when it’s Hot?
Does it turn when cool out, but not when it’s hot outside? All of these are signs that the shaft that turns the odometer has been worn smooth and is slipping. This is by far the most common reason for odometer failure.
What is grey gear on Mercedes W123 odometer?
This grey gear is the main odometer gear that turns the small plastic gears along the top of the odometer numbers. This is the other end of the shaft the brass gear is attached to. It is held in place by a tight fitting brass ring. Now support the speedometer gauge face and the rest of the assembly on something soft that will protect it.
If you find any, they will need to be fixed before continuing. If all of your odometer gears check out, you can then test the odometer operation to see where the problem lies. To do this you should place a power drill, with an appropriately sized square drill bit, in to the speedometer cable opening and run the drill.
Is it possible to fix a speedometer yourself?
Although it is possible to fix a speedometer yourself unless it is done precisely it may fail again in the not so distant future or may not be totally accurate. For the price (usually under $100) Kent recommends to send it out to get it done right. That is what he does with his own cars.
Does it turn when cool out, but not when it’s hot outside? All of these are signs that the shaft that turns the odometer has been worn smooth and is slipping. This is by far the most common reason for odometer failure.
This grey gear is the main odometer gear that turns the small plastic gears along the top of the odometer numbers. This is the other end of the shaft the brass gear is attached to. It is held in place by a tight fitting brass ring. Now support the speedometer gauge face and the rest of the assembly on something soft that will protect it.