Passat (B6) :: Speedometer Is Off By 4 Mph - Correction?
May 8, 2008
My Speedometer is off by about 4 mph.
When I am going 70 it will show 74.
Is this adjustable w/ VAG COM or any other method?
May 8, 2008
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