Siemens VDO Operation Instructions

Siemens VDO ®
Speedometer Installation and
Operation Instructions
for Programmable Speedometers with LCD Display
Instruction Sheet # 0 515 012 051
Rev. 03/00
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THE PROGRAMMABLE
SPEEDOMETER ARE CONTAINED HEREIN. USE IS RESTRICTED TO 12-VOLT OR 24-
VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.
Parts List
Item Description
1.
Speedometer
2. Lamp Socket (Push in, wedge-type)
3. Light Bulb (12-volt / G.E. #158 or equivalent)
4. VDO Spin-Lok™ Mounting Clamp
5. Installation/Operation Instructions
General Information
³⁄₈
ductive hall-effect, reed
OEM sensors.
in electronic transmissions.
CAUTION; Read these instructions thoroughly
before installing the speedometer. Do not deviate
from assembly or wiring instructions. Always
disconnect the battery ground before making any
electrical connections. If in doubt, please contact
your dealer or VDO North America at (800)265-
1 818.
MPH
km/h
Diagram A
All VDO Programmable Speedometers with LCD Display
feature auto-calibration
These instructions contain information
about gauges of different sizes. You must
determine the size of your gauge before
cutting any holes!
Sensor Installation
Quantity
1
2
2
1
1
I. Mounting the Speedometer
¹⁄₈
³⁄₈
³⁄₈
in-
THERE ARE NO SECOND CHANCES ONCE YOU
HAVE MADE YOUR HOLE! MEASURE TWICE...
CUT ONCE!
are available from your VDO dealer
 

CAUTION!!!
¹⁄₈
¹⁄₈
⁹⁄₁₆
REMEMBER:
SMALLER
optional – must be purchased separately; they
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Speedometer:
3¹⁄₈" (80 mm)
3³⁄₈" (85 mm)
4" (100 mm)
VDO Programmable Speedometer Dimensional Drawings
Tools and Materials Needed For Installation:
Hole saw or jigsaw (may not be needed)
¼" spade terminals
Miscellaneous electrical connectors
Philips and/or flathead screwdriver
Pliers and/or wrenches
Crimping tool and/or soldering iron
(may not be needed)
II. Wiring the Speedometer
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BLACK
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"A" "B"
3¹⁄₈" (80 mm) 3.32" (84 mm)
3³⁄₈" (85 mm) 3.56" (89 mm)
4" (100 mm) 4.16" (104 mm)
Diagram B
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