Speedo Needle Wobble Help

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lknight428
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Speedo Needle Wobble Help

Post by lknight428 »

Hello everyone,
Just joined the site as I have a few worrys, might be nothing but worth mentioning I think.
But first a bit of history on my scirocco, had quite a few problems.

It's a 2011 1.4 TSI 122, I've recently had the turbo and gearbox changed at a main dealer.
The turbo was failing (I think it was the waste gate vavle sticking) and the gearbox sprung a seal and was driven around dry for months (they somehow missed the massive oil stain on the heat proofing when it was serviced) and had heat damage, I was a few weeks out of warranty but only had to spend 300 quid as VW good willed it, generous them.
But since then I noticed a small wobble on the speedo needle but thought it was probably me.
As time has gone on it's been getting worse and I think I feel the power dip with the wobble sometimes.
Is that something that could happen?
Timing chain problem?

Thanks people
Gaz r
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Re: Speedo Needle Wobble Help

Post by Gaz r »

It could be damage to the cable, which could be a consequence of the gearbox overheating or damage to the speedo cable when it was refitted. Take it back to the dealer!
steview
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Re: Speedo Needle Wobble Help

Post by steview »

The Speedo needle on my Scirocco has a slight wobble at motorway speeds, it's always done it. Nothing to worry about I'd say!
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Re: Speedo Needle Wobble Help

Post by xjay1337 »

Gaz r wrote:It could be damage to the cable, which could be a consequence of the gearbox overheating or damage to the speedo cable when it was refitted. Take it back to the dealer!
There is no speedo cable..... it's all done electronically from the wheel speed sensors.
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Gaz r
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Re: Speedo Needle Wobble Help

Post by Gaz r »

I did wonder when I posted that, cheers for clarifying. I assumed it could of been a cable as I can remember other cars having the same problem (we are talking a long time ago) and things have obviously moved on since then.
Maybe the wheels just need a balance then ;-)
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Re: Speedo Needle Wobble Help

Post by lknight428 »

Thanks for the replies guys.

I noticed around 40-50 mph but that is the average speed to and from work.

Turns out it goes for service soon I'll mention it.
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