Your rpm and odometer sensor were probably busted.
check fuses
8-amp fuses are recommended for practically everything on a Beetle of that age. http://www.vw-resource.com/wiring.html#standard
If the fuses are okay, then you need to have a mechanic run a scan on the instrument cluster. This is most likely where the problem is and it takes specialized tools to diagnose the problem.
I have a 1999 Mazda b-3000 4x4 truck and the speedometer stop working. Are there fuses related to the speedometer that I can replace. If so where are the fuses located in the vehicle.
The fuses that effect those compoments are in the fuse brick under the hood
Check your fuses.
Yes it depends what kind of vehicle you drive as to where the fuse is located.
The fuse layout diagram for a 2000 vw beetle is on the panel that covers the fuses. The fuses are located on the side of the dash on the drivers side. When you pop off the cover, there should be a fuse puller and a digram of the fuses on the cover that you just popped off.
on the driver side end of the dash
In a 1996 Chevy Silverado, the speedometer itself does not have a dedicated fuse. However, the instrument cluster, which includes the speedometer, is powered by the vehicle's electrical system and may share fuses with other components. If the speedometer is not functioning, it's advisable to check the fuses for the instrument cluster or related systems. Additionally, issues could stem from a faulty speed sensor or wiring problems.
Check the fuses
Check the fuses, if fuses are okay, it is probably the VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) or wiring to it at fault.