Motometer E30 Odometer Gears - US MPH
Motometer E30 Odometer Gears - US MPH is currently on BACKORDER. We will ship your order once it is back in stock.
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Garagistic is committed to 100% customer satisfaction! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, you may return your purchase within 30 days of the delivery date STILL IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. WE DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS ON ANY USED OR INSTALLED PARTS. Some items will be subject to a 20% restocking fee, as well as any order returned after 30 days. We do not accept returns on clearance items. All clearance items are final sale and the buyer is responsible for confirming fitment of any application outside of stock configuration. We do not accept returned customized or made-to-order items such as chassis mount shifters, supreme OEM shifters, driveshafts, wiring harnesses, engine mounting kits, roll bars etc (please contact us if you are unsure if you part falls under this category). All products we carry from other vendors such as NRG Innovations and LINK ECU are ineligible for return. We do not refund shipping costs. We reserve the right to refuse a return on any orders after 30 days. On returns authorized past 30 days from the delivery date, we reserve the right to give store credit instead of a refund (please reach out to confirm). We absolutely do not accept used or damaged items for return. It is your responsibility to make sure that returned items arrive to us in good condition please pack your items accordingly. We reserve the right to refuse a return on any items not authorized before hand. It is the customers responsibility to arrange return shipping for any items that are rejected through the return process.
We try and make the return process as easy as possible for you, here's how!
- Instant Garagistic Credit - we give you store credit BEFORE you ship the item to be able to reorder before we even get your returned product!
- See estimated refund right away! - Complete transparency for the whole process!
- Print label to send back directly from Return/Exchange Center!
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Because we are very small company with a limited amount of humans, the only way to return or exchange an item is through this system. Its VERY easy to use and will walk you through everything. You may call us if you need help with the system, however, we suggest you try before calling. When you call or email, we are dedicated to giving you as much help as you need. We don't mind the calls, we don't mind the e-mails, but please, please, please be aware that every phone call or email takes valuable time away from actually building and shipping the orders. There are only 8 guys working here and the fewer detailed updates we give, the faster we can ship orders, release more epic parts, and help with technical issues. Any extra love and patience you give us is an investment we'll put right into getting your parts and service needs.
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Why is there a restocking fee?
Well the first reason is that it was in the terms and conditions on checkout. However there is a better reason. Honest companies charge restocking fees for a very simple reason: to keep costs (and thus prices for you) down when dealing with the return of items that are not defective. There are a lot of costs associated with processing an order. If you buy something and then return it, there is more costs to handle the return.
All returns must be thoroughly inspected when received back at the warehouse to ensure they are in 100% resalable condition. New packaging materials usually need to be utilized because it is typically only designed to be used two times (initial use and possible return shipment). Time and materials involved inspecting, repackaging and restocking are not insignificant. The bottom line is restocking fees help keep prices low for you!
For this reason we do not accept returns on any used or previously installed products. We will not sell used products to our customers who are expecting brand new Garagistic parts. At times we may have to charge a higher restocking fee on a return if the parts are damaged during the return shipping. It is your responsibility to ensure the safe arrival of the parts you are returning to us. Thanks!
THE COMMON FAULTY E30 BMW MOTOMETER ODOMETER GEARS - US MPH
If you own an E30, chances are, your odometer is not counting miles driven and the trip odometer does not work. As much fun as it is, to guess when your next maintenance item or oil change is due, wouldn't it be nice to just fix this problem? Generally, this repair can be expensive, most shops charge over $200 for this service! Don't live with your broken E30 odometer! It is usually just the Motometer odometer gears that are the problem. Replacing your worn or broken gears will bring your odometer back to life. Better yet, it is an easy install that anyone can do! (see our installation instructions below)
How do I know if I have a Motometer or VDO?
The E30 chassis came with either a VDO or Motometer unit, unfortunately there is no specific year or model range to denote which one your car came with. There is a way to check, however. The first check is on the bezel for the gauge cluster right between the speedo and tach there should be a logo embossed there stating either VDO or Motometer. So long as the cluster has not been opened and a gauge swapped out this should be accurate to the model speedo/odo that is in the cluster. The 100% surefire way to know which version you have is to remove the cluster, open the case and on the circuit board on the back of the speedo/odo there should be a sticker or etching directly on the circuit board stating VDO or Motometer. With this information, you will know which gear set you will need!
E30 MOTOMETER ODOMETER GEAR REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
This guide should only be used to help you as a suggested way to fix your equipment. They are not intended to be the only way to do. It's your responsibility if any damage occurs. If you are not sure of any part of these instructions, feel free to send us an email, we would be happy to help.
PLEASE NOTE: YOUR KIT'S GEAR COLOR'S MAY VARY FROM PICTURES ABOVE
There are many small pieces involved with this. So proceed with caution, use common sense and proper safety measures.
Please be aware that we are not responsible for any damages that happen. By using this guide you understand that we have made this only to make installation easier for you. However, due to the age of these things, every gauge cluster has been through a different life.
TOOLS NEEDED:
- assortment of philips screwdrivers
- needle nose pliers
- flat head screwdriver
- a little patience
TIME NEEDED:
- About 45mins. This is something that takes patience. You're dealing with lots of tiny pieces.
STEP 1
Remove the 9 philips screws in the back of your gauge. When placed down, be careful not to break the tabs!
STEP 2
When removing the rear panel, take note of the two lower tabs and be sure to pull straight up or damage to connectors inside may happen.
STEP 3
Remove the 4 philips screws that hold the odometer in place. Before you try to take out the cluster, do not forget the connector at the bottom. There are tabs that hold it in place. Once this is out you can pull straight out because there are connectors holding. DO NOT BEND! We found it's best if you hold the cluster as it was placed in the car that way it doesn't fall out.
STEP 4
When the odometer is out, you will see the gears on the side. See the damage.
STEP 5
There are two screws holding a clear cover over the gears. Remove them.
STEP 6
The gears can then be replaced in the order they are taken out. They fit in an interlocking stacking setup. Notice that the gears are very soft and will fall apart as you try to remove them. NOTE: There is a brass bushing on the smaller 12 tooth gear. It's on the shaft and needs to be removed to install the new gear. You do not need this bushing with the new gear. DO NOT TRY TO PULL THE BUSHING OFF WITH ANY TOOLS AS THIS WILL DAMAGE THE MOTOR. The best way is to use a pair of plyers and lightly squeeze the bushing from one side, then the other. Then it will slip right out.
Do not use too much force!
Don't forget to install BOTH spacers to keep the gears spaced correctly! IF YOU DO NOT USE THE SPACERS THE GEARS WILL WALK AND STOP WORKING! DO NOT LOSE THESE! DO NOT PUSH IT ALL THE WAY DOWN AGAINST THE GEAR. THIS WILL CAUSE THE GEARS TO BE PINCHED AND NOT BE ABLE TO MOVE!
STEP 7
Put together in reverse order. Be sure you have gotten all the old pieces of the gears out so you have no future problems. Before closing everything up be sure to run the gears by hand to make sure everything is right and working correctly.
DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE TO THE SHAFT WHEN YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW E1 GEAR. It will be a tight fit by design. use a pair of needle-nose pliers to hold the shaft while you push the new gear on. Apply pressure will push on the motor causing potential damage.
Detailed instructions on the E1 gear only can be found here
ENJOY! No more guessing when the next oil change is!
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