lhd speedometer

maciek_pl · 03-10-2006, 23:21

Hallo everybody
I brought my octavia from continent and I would like to register it in UK. According to information on dvla website my speedometer need to show mph. Probably the simplest option would be fitting a sticker like a "white dials" to my original speedometer.

Does anybody know how to get it? I have try Lockwood, eBay with no results.

Another important question: are lhd and rhd speedometers calibrated same way and show same speed in the same places on the dials?

maciek

**VRStu** · 04-10-2006, 07:30

I would imagine the setting of the country with VAG-COM would sort out the calibration issues and cause it to work with MPH. Have you thought about swapping the cluster?

maciek_pl · 04-10-2006, 20:09

I have thought about replacing cluster but it seams to be expensive idea, unless somebody has a second hand one ( IUO 920910FKD0)

maciek

**roo** · 04-10-2006, 20:12

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Originally Posted by VRStu

I would imagine the setting of the country with VAG-COM would sort out the calibration issues and cause it to work with MPH. Have you thought about swapping the cluster?

Nope, the calibration is the same, just the panel shows both MPH and KPH on uk dials and only Kph on all the others. Unless there is an easy way to reprogram to change the calibration, the easiest way would be to buy an new instrument cluster with MPH on it.

Fabia 12v · 04-10-2006, 20:49

IIR instrument cluster includes imobilisor etc etc (expensive to replace) . So.... wouldn't it just be easier to remove the clustor... remove the dials.... take out card/plastic mask with numbers and letters on (kph) and replace with the mask with MPH/KPH on then re-insert existing cluster just with different mask inside it

Lummox · 04-10-2006, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by maciek_pl

I have thought about replacing cluster but it seams to be expensive idea, unless somebody has a second hand one ( IUO 920910FKD0)

maciek

Second hand one wil have the doner cars mileage in it.

Fabia 12v · 04-10-2006, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

Second hand one wil have the doner cars mileage in it.

would my idea work lummox? Just replacing the card?

Lummox · 04-10-2006, 21:01

I suppose so.

VRSPhil · 04-10-2006, 21:39

Surely the callibration must be different? If you change the card you may be able to get a correct speed reading but the distance shown will be in k's not miles?

Lummox · 04-10-2006, 21:45

The MPH shows KMH aswell though, so in theory the needle will be in the same place.

VRSPhil · 04-10-2006, 21:51

But I mean the milleage on the LCD screen will still clock up in Killometers?

**mannyo** · 04-10-2006, 22:12

Had an LHD Jag here for 18 months, the distance display in KMs is perfectly fine. The only thing that needs sorting is the speedo.

SimonJ · 06-10-2006, 19:43

I have an instrument cluster with mfa display for an Octavia diesel if your interested?
The kilometer display can be changed to show miles with VAG-COM. You could swap the plastic graduations as the dials come apart easily.

Lummox · 06-10-2006, 19:56

Yeah but it will show your miles.

SimonJ · 06-10-2006, 20:12

Sorry, I meant that the Km display on maciek_pl's cluster can be changed to show the equivilant miles display not that the actual value could be changed.

maciek_pl · 08-10-2006, 18:29

thank You very much for Your opinions and suggestions I found a second hand speedometer (I hope it works) and skoda garage is happy to fit it. "donor" mileage doesnt seams to be problem they will write all facts in my service book and I will keep my old cluster.

03-10-2006, 23:21	#1
maciek_pl Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	lhd speedometer Hallo everybody I brought my octavia from continent and I would like to register it in UK. According to information on dvla website my speedometer need to show mph. Probably the simplest option would be fitting a sticker like a "white dials" to my original speedometer. Does anybody know how to get it? I have try Lockwood, eBay with no results. Another important question: are lhd and rhd speedometers calibrated same way and show same speed in the same places on the dials? maciek

04-10-2006, 07:30	#2
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,763 Thanks: 142 Thanked 987 Times in 884 Posts	Re: lhd speedometer I would imagine the setting of the country with VAG-COM would sort out the calibration issues and cause it to work with MPH. Have you thought about swapping the cluster? __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

04-10-2006, 20:09	#3
maciek_pl Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: lhd speedometer I have thought about replacing cluster but it seams to be expensive idea, unless somebody has a second hand one ( IUO 920910FKD0) maciek

04-10-2006, 20:49	#5
Fabia 12v RICHARD Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Twickenham - Middlesex Posts: 5,030 Thanks: 11 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Re: lhd speedometer IIR instrument cluster includes imobilisor etc etc (expensive to replace) . So.... wouldn't it just be easier to remove the clustor... remove the dials.... take out card/plastic mask with numbers and letters on (kph) and replace with the mask with MPH/KPH on then re-insert existing cluster just with different mask inside it __________________ First Car: Skoda Fabia MK1 1.2 12v Comfort Replaced with: Volkswagen Golf MK4 GT 1.9TDI Replaced with: Seat Ibiza MK4 Sport 1.9TDI Replaced with: Volkswagen Polo MK6 Ltd. Edition Sport 1.4 16v

04-10-2006, 21:01	#8
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,319 Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 737 Times in 619 Posts	Re: lhd speedometer I suppose so. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

04-10-2006, 21:39	#9
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,281 Thanks: 205 Thanked 202 Times in 146 Posts	Re: lhd speedometer Surely the callibration must be different? If you change the card you may be able to get a correct speed reading but the distance shown will be in k's not miles?

04-10-2006, 21:45	#10
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,319 Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 737 Times in 619 Posts	Re: lhd speedometer The MPH shows KMH aswell though, so in theory the needle will be in the same place. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

04-10-2006, 21:51	#11
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,281 Thanks: 205 Thanked 202 Times in 146 Posts	Re: lhd speedometer But I mean the milleage on the LCD screen will still clock up in Killometers?

04-10-2006, 22:12	#12
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,442 Thanks: 56 Thanked 357 Times in 329 Posts	Re: lhd speedometer Had an LHD Jag here for 18 months, the distance display in KMs is perfectly fine. The only thing that needs sorting is the speedo. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

06-10-2006, 19:43	#13
SimonJ Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernow Posts: 545 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: lhd speedometer I have an instrument cluster with mfa display for an Octavia diesel if your interested? The kilometer display can be changed to show miles with VAG-COM. You could swap the plastic graduations as the dials come apart easily. __________________ 2001 Octavia 4X4 turbo Estate 1988 LAND ROVER 110 V8 County - Slow, but got in the way nicely! 1986 ROVER SD1 3500 Vitesse twin plenum - SOLD 1981 ROVER SD1 V8-S -

06-10-2006, 19:56	#14
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,319 Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 737 Times in 619 Posts	Re: lhd speedometer Yeah but it will show your miles. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

06-10-2006, 20:12	#15
SimonJ Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernow Posts: 545 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: lhd speedometer Sorry, I meant that the Km display on maciek_pl's cluster can be changed to show the equivilant miles display not that the actual value could be changed. __________________ 2001 Octavia 4X4 turbo Estate 1988 LAND ROVER 110 V8 County - Slow, but got in the way nicely! 1986 ROVER SD1 3500 Vitesse twin plenum - SOLD 1981 ROVER SD1 V8-S -

08-10-2006, 18:29	#16
maciek_pl Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: lhd speedometer thank You very much for Your opinions and suggestions I found a second hand speedometer (I hope it works) and skoda garage is happy to fit it. "donor" mileage doesnt seams to be problem they will write all facts in my service book and I will keep my old cluster.

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