Passat speedometer

Tiny
ARLIND
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  • 1989 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
  • FWD
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  • 256,220 MILES
I have recently bought a vw passat mk3 1.9TD, model 1989. The first engine of the car was 1.6TD later according to first owners words it was changed to 1.9l turbodiesel. The car is in a good condition except some little electrical reparable annoying problems. The speedometer shows 15km/h more than actually it is going eg. You are going 100 the speedo shows 115km/h. The tires aren't the original size they are 165/65/14, and I think they shoud be 185/65/14. But according to some tire calculators even if the correct size is fitted it would improve some 5km/h show less so even if I change tires I will get 10km/h more than actual speed.
What should I check and how can I fix this problem, please help! Any help appreciated!
Thanks in advance
Thursday, December 23rd, 2010 AT 8:45 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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First, note that we only recommend direct fit replacement parts because it always seems that other things go wrong. If they changed the engine size, there is a chance that sensor are not working correctly, the computer isn't reading correctly. I have no idea what they have done to make the change work.

As far as the tires, that small of a difference in height will not make that much of a difference.
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Monday, January 17th, 2011 AT 6:49 PM

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