Golf mk4

[StuW1976]

Hi everyone. Wanderin if anyone can help me out.
I've got a couple of faults on my Mk4 1.4 16v.
Here we go. Firstly My speedo is playing up.
It only goes up to 20 mph and then stops. The fuel gauge and all other dials are working fine.
Have been told by my local mechanic that the speedo might want re-calibrating as the gearbox has been stripped and rebuilt.

Second problem. I have just had the tracking done and now the steering wheel is not centered when the wheels are straight.

She has a few other problems but i am trying to tackle them one by one without the need for pulling the remaining hair out of my head.

I am not a mechanic but am not scared of getting my hands dirty.
I have just got rid of my pristine mk3 for this car and am starting to wish i hadn't.

Any help would be very much appreciated.

thanx guys

[damionmyst]

try posting in the "Ask A Volkswagen Tech" section of the forums... i think you'll have better luck at getting a response from some one who is reaaallly knowledgeable

[djwhiplash2001]

The steering wheel problem is fairly simple to solve. You have to remove your airbag, and then remove the bolt holding your steering wheel in place. Rotate it until it looks straight, bolt it back up.

The speedo problem could be caused by the Vehicle Speed Sensor. It resides in your transmission and sends out a signal using a turning gear. It's entirely possible this gear has stripped out, gone bad, etc or something happened with the rebuild. You can also try, for an easier solution, cleaning the electrical grounds (never hurts to do).

[StuW1976]

Thanks DJ for the great advice.
I have tried your suggestion regarding the speedo. I have cleaned the plug and housing up and cnnected it all back up.
It worked great but after a few hours when my misses used the car for work she phoned me saying it was not working again.
I am goin to try some contact cleaner today because i couldn't get my hands on any yesterday.
I noticed when i put it back together yesterday that the receiver part that goes into the box looked a bit tatty.
Is that part the speed sensor as i have got a quote on a new one.

[djwhiplash2001]

Yes, I believe it is all one assembly. You can try to ask for a picture of the part, depending on where you're getting it they might see one before they order it.