VDO Hour Meter, LCD screen pixel repair, this ribbon kit also fits the Penta Volvo Boat, and Yanmar Marine hour meter, tachometer, contact us at www.akspeedo.com/ for more details.
Thanks for your video and supplying a new lcd screen. All up and running as normal. It might be worth mentioning that is also fixes Nanni diesel hour meters as well.
I was nervous about doing this but it turned out to be a straightforward 20 minute job and so pleasing to see the engine hours back! When removing the old LCD, I recommend warming it with a hairdryer to soften the glue. Best to detach the clear plastic frame from motherboard first (don’t forget to release ribbon clamp)
I had 4 VDO tachs with malfunctioning hour meters on my 2005 boat (port/starboard at the upper and lower helm stations) that I was able to fix with LCDs from AK Speedo. Unlike the video the bezels on my gauges were crimped on, not screwed on. I had to uncrimp the bezel, a tedious process with a screw driver blade. Used silicone to reseal. The LCDs came with the ribbon cables attached so installation was otherwise easy. One tip: Use a heat gun (on low temperature) or hair dryer to soften the adhesive before removing the dial plate and old LCD. Mine wouldn't budge until I did this. Hour readings on all 4 meters were preserved.
I am confused. When you took the needle off you twisted it ACW, when you went to put it back on you said to do the opposite as taking it off, yet you actually twisted it Anti clock wise too.
We have the same VDO tachometer but our problem is slightly different, a couple of weeks ago the display showed a new alarm ( which does not exist) we have it set to show the engine hours as this is the only information we want from it, when the alarm was flashing we thought that by pressing the button would rectify this issue, to our dismay all it did was to reset the engine hours to zero. How can we bring the engine hours to the correct number? Thanks,
Thanks for the Video. Works for Yanmar too. Just need some advice on how to get the needle off, so you don't have to work with the face plate in the way.
Did you ever get your needle off? I’ve got a Yanmar and turning it counterclockwise does not seem to do the trick. Also, did you have some kind of glue/semi hard clay substance keeping your ribbon on the computer board? I couldn’t separate the board from the facia.
Hi this is a very intuitive video! the screen of my tachometer is half ligthed when i switch on the instrument lights,. You think that you could fix that without deleting the hours of the engine?
When we opened up the tach there is a hard compound around the plug for the LCD. We are original owners, so this is factory. Separately, we cleaned out the dialectic gel, still no hours and now the tach reads about 1000 RPMs high. When you turn off the engine, the need for the tach stays at 1100 RPMs - any advice?
Hi, I have the newer version of this meter (from 2008) - is the screen on your site the right screen for the job please? Also, some git has glued the white housing into the boat - from what I see, it might be possible for me to remove everything from the front if I can remove the rear screws? Thanks for the video :)
Hi, we sell as a complete LCD and pre joined ribbon cable now, so plug and play, no soldering, checkout our web page below: www.akspeedo.com/vdo-lcd-repair.php Cheers
Hi, available on our website www.akspeedo.com/ VDO page, comes as a complete LCD screen with factory joined ribbon cable now, so no more heat bonding, plug and play, cheers www.akspeedo.com/
@@ErnieVaid Yes, that's how we supply them now, no messing around heat bonding, just plug and play, as in this video link below: th-cam.com/video/jBiqv4Cs3PA/w-d-xo.html
The gift that keeps on giving even 2 years down the track. Thanks mate from Queesnsland. Following this video I managed to repair the lcd on my tacho.
This was great! Ordered LCD and plugged it in and it works. Old hour reading remained intact.
Thank you for this video.
I have a failed VDO LCD and you have given me the exact information I need to fix it.
thanks again.
Thanks for your video and supplying a new lcd screen. All up and running as normal.
It might be worth mentioning that is also fixes Nanni diesel hour meters as well.
Glad to hear, cheers James
I was nervous about doing this but it turned out to be a straightforward 20 minute job and so pleasing to see the engine hours back! When removing the old LCD, I recommend warming it with a hairdryer to soften the glue. Best to detach the clear plastic frame from motherboard first (don’t forget to release ribbon clamp)
Cheers James
I had 4 VDO tachs with malfunctioning hour meters on my 2005 boat (port/starboard at the upper and lower helm stations) that I was able to fix with LCDs from AK Speedo. Unlike the video the bezels on my gauges were crimped on, not screwed on. I had to uncrimp the bezel, a tedious process with a screw driver blade. Used silicone to reseal. The LCDs came with the ribbon cables attached so installation was otherwise easy. One tip: Use a heat gun (on low temperature) or hair dryer to soften the adhesive before removing the dial plate and old LCD. Mine wouldn't budge until I did this. Hour readings on all 4 meters were preserved.
I am confused. When you took the needle off you twisted it ACW, when you went to put it back on you said to do the opposite as taking it off, yet you actually twisted it Anti clock wise too.
We have the same VDO tachometer but our problem is slightly different, a couple of weeks ago the display showed a new alarm ( which does not exist) we have it set to show the engine hours as this is the only information we want from it, when the alarm was flashing we thought that by pressing the button would rectify this issue, to our dismay all it did was to reset the engine hours to zero.
How can we bring the engine hours to the correct number? Thanks,
Thanks for the Video. Works for Yanmar too. Just need some advice on how to get the needle off, so you don't have to work with the face plate in the way.
Twist and lift the needle, thanks www.akspeedo.com/
Did you ever get your needle off? I’ve got a Yanmar and turning it counterclockwise does not seem to do the trick. Also, did you have some kind of glue/semi hard clay substance keeping your ribbon on the computer board? I couldn’t separate the board from the facia.
Hi,
Great video.
How did you test the tachometer after installing the new LCD? What is + and - on the back of a VDO instrument?
That's for adjusting/calibrating the tach needle
Hi
this is a very intuitive video! the screen of my tachometer is half ligthed when i switch on the instrument lights,. You think that you could fix that without deleting the hours of the engine?
Yes, that will just be a background light issue.
hi there, have been trying to source the LED Screen and ribbon, with no success, where do you source your, Cheers
On our website (VDO page) www.akspeedo.com/
When we opened up the tach there is a hard compound around the plug for the LCD. We are original owners, so this is factory. Separately, we cleaned out the dialectic gel, still no hours and now the tach reads about 1000 RPMs high. When you turn off the engine, the need for the tach stays at 1100 RPMs - any advice?
Needs a new LCD screen, the needle has to be move to zero revs mark, with the unit removed, thanks James
How many years do you expect the replacement screen to work?
Longer than the original, cheers
Do you stock the LCD for the Volvo EVC tachometer?
Hi i have a sealine s23, will this link to purchase a new lcd be correct ?
Email us a picture of the front of the tachometer? Cheers
Hi, I have the newer version of this meter (from 2008) - is the screen on your site the right screen for the job please? Also, some git has glued the white housing into the boat - from what I see, it might be possible for me to remove everything from the front if I can remove the rear screws? Thanks for the video :)
Hi, email us a picture of your unit, thanks James
Buenas tardes me podrías asesorar con la instalación la posición de los cables tengo ese reloj pero no tengo el conector
Hello, I need the complete product as you show on the video, how could I purchase and send it to USA. Also I want to know the price. Thank.
Hi, please email us: akspeedo@hotmail.co.uk
Hi, Can you show us how to fit new cable (6:15) ? Does it need soldering ?
Hi, we sell as a complete LCD and pre joined ribbon cable now, so plug and play, no soldering, checkout our web page below:
www.akspeedo.com/vdo-lcd-repair.php
Cheers
Thanks for the video! where do you purchase the ribbon?
Hi, available on our website www.akspeedo.com/ VDO page, comes as a complete LCD screen with factory joined ribbon cable now, so no more heat bonding, plug and play, cheers www.akspeedo.com/
Do your kits come with the screen or just the cable? Website and video seem to be contradictory.
Hi, yes new version comes as a complete LCD and ribbon cable combo, no heat bonding, just plug and play, cheers www.akspeedo.com/
@@akspeedo thanks, would be good to see another video showing the replacement of a Volvo Penta hour counter.
What is the lcd part number and who do you order it from?
Hi, order on our website: www.akspeedo.com/
Do you ship to the US?
Yes, just orderon our website www.akspeedo.com/vdo-lcd-repair.php
I just received the LCD displays, they came with the cable (already connected to the screen)
@@ErnieVaid Yes, that's how we supply them now, no messing around heat bonding, just plug and play, as in this video link below:
th-cam.com/video/jBiqv4Cs3PA/w-d-xo.html