sticking rev counter

[Chris5044]

my rev counter sometimes sticks any idea what it is?

ie i increase throttle... revs go up ... stay on a point(im increasing throttle...

next the needle shoots up to the correct revs as to my throttle position

[rotoryboy]

Check for the paint flaking on the dial and catching the needle

[HPmuirt]

my rev counter sometimes sticks any idea what it is?

ie i increase throttle... revs go up ... stay on a point(im increasing throttle...

next the needle shoots up to the correct revs as to my throttle position

Hello mate,

Two of my last 3 Audi's have done this.

One stuck whilst on the move as with yours. I solved that one with the replacement from a scrapper, as it was an 80, so loads around and cheap bits from the local yards.

The other always stuck at zero, but a gentle flick of the perpex screen would shock it into live. I fixed that one by removing the gauge and cleaning the mech with switch cleaner, as it had some kind of old solidified grease in it. I cannot state that this is the correct or even recommended procedure and I am sure that a few of the Guru's will correct me.....but it did work and never stuck again I seem to remember applying a small amount of light oil to re-lubricate it (I prolly used silicone oil, but cannot remember for sure) but again, I stand to be chastised

Cheers n

Si

[dan_b]

My speedo is currently sticking at 20mph, very interesting round town with all these damn 30mph GATSOs...

[jameswkr]

Hi Dan, take your car along to the court next time you get a ticket..irrefutable proof that you were below the limit....