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VDO electronic speedometer + sender
lightspear27 - 3/11/05 at 11:20 AM

Hi,

I have a new VDO electronic speedometer for my Ginetta ...

BUT

... no wires, instructions, diagrams, sender !!!!

So I'm looking for a sender. I understand I have to use a "hall effect sender", better is a "plug-in hall effect sender" ... am I right?

Where can I find the sender I need + fitting instructions, wires, wiring diagrams, calibration instructions?

I imagine it is important to say I have a Type 9 gearbox?!

Is there someone who can supply me with a part number?

Any information will be helpfull.

Thanks.


Myke 2463 - 3/11/05 at 03:09 PM

Try www.lotension.com. they sell VDO instruments at low prices. Be Lucky.


Myke 2463 - 3/11/05 at 03:11 PM

Lowtension has a W. sorry


piddy - 3/11/05 at 03:17 PM

I dont thnk you will get much response from Lowtension they seem to have gone broke.


lightspear27 - 4/11/05 at 09:41 AM

Thank you,
tried Lowtension but no answer.
Now trying www.greengauges.com and www.speedycables.co.uk
Regards


DarrenW - 4/11/05 at 10:54 AM

Try ETB as well. I recall that they had a special offer on VDO gauges recently so may know a thing or 2 about sender comatibility.


lightspear27 - 4/11/05 at 12:02 PM

... will try
thank you


bob - 4/11/05 at 07:04 PM

VDO senders

http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk


lightspear27 - 7/11/05 at 07:26 AM

Thank you Bob, Darren, Piddy, Myke

... I've sent e-mails to all the mentioned companies explaining my needs ...

I'm now wainting for the answers and will keep the forum informed of the answers.

Cheers


matty_64 - 7/11/05 at 09:46 PM

granada v6 type 9 has a speed sensor on the tailcasing.atb say i should be able to use this.you may be able to do similar.hall sensors & daisy wheels can be a pain to set up.give atb a call i found them very helpful


soperfast - 11/11/05 at 08:03 AM

Hi,
On the outer casing should be printed a number; this is the Speedo number.
Usually 9 digits long. From this information I should be able to obtain the correct sender and wiring information.
If no number - what diameter, max speed and how many pins? (should be 8).

Thanks

Neil.


Syd Bridge - 11/11/05 at 08:56 AM

Let me know your email, and I can send full calibration instructions on pdf.

Google for Siemens VDO, you should find thje full instructions on the USA site.

[Edited on 11/11/05 by Syd Bridge]


soperfast - 11/11/05 at 09:08 PM

Hi,
Try this Rescued attachment VDO10021.JPG
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lightspear27 - 15/11/05 at 08:22 AM

Hi all,

Thank you for all these informations. (Syd Bridge you have U2U)

Soperfast, thank you for the diagram. I will U2U the 9 digit code on the Speedo as soon as possible (this evening I hope).

I'm not able to have a look at the gearbox right now but it came from a Ford Sierra 2.3D (I do not remember which year) but I think it only has a "hole" for the mechanical cable.

I received two answers from the companies you told me to ask for informations. One from speedycables and one from merlin motorsport.

Speedy Cables say they can supply a short speedo cable with a sensor on the end that will work my speedo. Total cost : 66.15£ (sent to Belgium).

Merlin Motorsport also say they can help. I'm waiting for more informations from them.

Cheers


lightspear27 - 15/11/05 at 09:01 PM

Thank you for the info syd ... seem really complete

... and in french ... PERFECT (yes, I live in Belgium)


lightspear27 - 17/11/05 at 07:51 AM

soperfast ... you have u2u