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I got away with it for 2 years but now that the odometer doesn't work either they are going to wonder why I did not put any miles on in a year!

Shayne, it is ia VZJ95L. Toyota is no longer manufacturing the parts that I need. It is a 5 door

Bob, I actually only live in Ireland in the summer. I am presently in the US. The car however is in Ireland. As you suggested, this model was not manufactured for the US market and as it has its clock in kilometers theee are no parts in the US. I need to tap into the European and midlle East...

Mark, thanks, I had thought of that and it was going to be one of my fall back positions as it is a connection issue that people who solder boards run into all the time. It is not really a mechanical issue. I just posted this question today and have had a number of good suggestions.

Jack, I have sent a note to the manufacturers of Electrolube and am getting some information. I wanted to ask you a question. My problem is not with the web attachment but with the five or six copper strips or ribbons that make contact at the back of the clock assembly to the speedo, rpm...

Jack, thanks for your advise, that is the exact problem. The Toyota dealer has demonstrated how the connectors look worn and are not making a good connection. On occasion they connect and the spedo dial jumps all around the place. Initially it was only the speedo but now the odometer and trip...

Bob, thanks for your reply. I purchased the car in Qatar. There are very few of this model in Ireland. I will try them. What is done deal? As I am hew to the site, I am having trouble navigating around it.

I own a 1998 Prado that has low miles and runs beautifully. My issue is that I can't get parts as Toyota no longer manufactures them. I need to find some after market or salvage parts. At the moment I am having isssues with my clock assembly. My speedo is not working nor is the odometer and trip...

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