cluster problem(s)

mr2pwner · 10-30-2009, 04:49 AM

just got my 2nd deuce, it's a 93 n/a, white/blue t, prev. owner installed a silly gauge kit with stickers over top... tach is lazy (reads 1k to 2k ???), fuel gauge is too (reads 1/5 to ???) and i just don't trust the temp. unbelievably the speedo still works (it's at least close) and there is a prob with the lighting, i've seen the backlights come on once or twice when switching the headlights on for a few seconds. any suggestions? replace cluster? for now i just want to get the lights on, i'm a night driver coming home from work, mph and temp will be good enough for now unless someone knows where i can get a cluster on the cheap.

is there a FAQ related to replacing the entire cluster? i don't think the last guy who owned it cared to read any precautions.

mrjimmyx · 10-30-2009, 11:54 AM

i'd try finding threads @ mr2oc.com i think you'll probably have to replace the cluster though. to be on safe side, take the cluster out and inspect the lights and see if there are any burnt spots

mr2pwner · 10-30-2009, 05:49 PM

no burnt spots, they all illuminate. i think there might be a short somewhere, it flickers for a second when switching on the headlights.

mrjimmyx · 10-31-2009, 11:39 AM

yeah, probably wiring... i dont have much experience with cluster wiring... sorry GL!

10-30-2009, 04:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
mr2pwner i try hard Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Posts: 23 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	cluster problem(s) just got my 2nd deuce, it's a 93 n/a, white/blue t, prev. owner installed a silly gauge kit with stickers over top... tach is lazy (reads 1k to 2k ???), fuel gauge is too (reads 1/5 to ???) and i just don't trust the temp. unbelievably the speedo still works (it's at least close) and there is a prob with the lighting, i've seen the backlights come on once or twice when switching the headlights on for a few seconds. any suggestions? replace cluster? for now i just want to get the lights on, i'm a night driver coming home from work, mph and temp will be good enough for now unless someone knows where i can get a cluster on the cheap. is there a FAQ related to replacing the entire cluster? i don't think the last guy who owned it cared to read any precautions. Last edited by mr2pwner; 10-30-2009 at 04:54 AM.. Reason: correction

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10-30-2009, 11:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
mrjimmyx Cage Fighter Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 416 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	i'd try finding threads @ mr2oc.com i think you'll probably have to replace the cluster though. to be on safe side, take the cluster out and inspect the lights and see if there are any burnt spots

10-30-2009, 05:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
mr2pwner i try hard Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Posts: 23 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	no burnt spots, they all illuminate. i think there might be a short somewhere, it flickers for a second when switching on the headlights.

10-31-2009, 11:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
mrjimmyx Cage Fighter Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 416 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	yeah, probably wiring... i dont have much experience with cluster wiring... sorry GL!