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 Post subject: Cluster wont work
PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 4:34 pm 
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My 3 gauge cluster doesnt work.

The 'Alt" light is the only light that seems to work, ive changed the fuse and that, but still no avail. washer motor works.

Any ideas at all what to check for and how to do this?

thanks in advance


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 Post subject: Re: Cluster wont work
PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 5:11 pm 
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The main plug in the back of the cluster may be loose or the printed circuit board is playing up. I would remove the plug and clean up the terminals first. Check all the globes while you are at it.


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 Post subject: Re: Cluster wont work
PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 5:32 pm 
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What is the Printed Circuit like? Might be time for a new one.

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 Post subject: Re: Cluster wont work
PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 5:34 pm 
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Convertible Mini wrote:
What is the Printed Circuit like? Might be time for a new one.



definitely. not really sure but im guessing its stuffed. is there any way to see if it is the issue?


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 Post subject: Re: Cluster wont work
PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 7:28 pm 
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take the instrument cluster out & look on the back of it,,, plastic sheet with copper impregnated
trace all the copper paths & see if there`s any melting
often the voltage stabilizer rubs through & shorts

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 Post subject: Re: Cluster wont work
PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 7:40 pm 
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TheMiniMan wrote:
take the instrument cluster out & look on the back of it,,, plastic sheet with copper impregnated
trace all the copper paths & see if there`s any melting
often the voltage stabilizer rubs through & shorts



cheers, can i take the plugs and stuff out now or will there be too many of them for me to remember?


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