Golf III L4-1984cc 2.0L SOHC (1993)
Speedometer Head: Technical Service Bulletins
Speedometer (Odometer) - Replacement Regulations
Group: 90
Number: 97-01
Date: Feb. 6, 1997
Subject:
Speedometer (Odometer) Replacement, Compliance with Governmental Regulations, and Customer Requests
Model(s):
All USA only
All m.y.
Supersedes T.B. 90-95-05 dated May 10, 1995
Federal regulations:
Federal regulations allow the replacement speedometer (odometer) to be set to the true vehicle mileage or to zero miles. If set to zero miles, Federal law
requires that a label be affixed to the left B-pillar (near the Safety Certification Label) of the vehicle specifying:
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Vehicle mileage before the speedometer replacement.
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Date of the speedometer replacement.
Service
A speedometer replacement label is included with replacement speedometers.
1.
Fill out the label completely and affix to the left B-pillar (near the Safety Certification Label).
2.
Fill out the speedometer replacement section of the vehicle Maintenance book completely (including Dealer Stamp) for warranty record purposes.
If a label is not included with the replacement speedometer, order labels through your Parts Depot using Part No:W55SPEEDOLABEL
(quantity 1 = 50 labels).
If a customer requests a replacement speedometer(odometer) with actual vehicle mileage installed in a vehicle:
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Dealer must Fax (on Dealer letterhead) to his facing Depot: Dealer No., Part No., VIN, Customer name, and mileage to be set, also state whether
repair is warranty or non-warranty.
A "RED" order will be placed with Germany or VDO depending on type.
The correct mileage will be set prior to shipment of speedometer(odometer) to the Dealer.
Note:
Labels and speedometer replacement section of vehicle maintenance book must still be filled out.
Connecticut regulations:
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Connecticut is unique in requiring that a replacement speedometer (odometer) must be set to the actual mileage at the time of replacement.
Service
For vehicles in the State of Connecticut:
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Dealer must Fax (on Dealer letterhead) to his facing Depot: Dealer No., Part No., VIN, Customer name, and mileage to be set, also state whether
repair is warranty or non-warranty.
A "RED" order will be placed with Germany or VDO depending on type.
The correct mileage will be set prior to shipment of the speedometer to the Dealer.
Note:
SINCE SPEEDOMETERS AND CLUSTERS WITH MILEAGE ARE NOT RETURNABLE, CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO ORDER THE
