rch105
Well-known member
Just wanted to comment on the cluster repair suggestions and warnings others have posted. To all of you having those problems, I initially didn't listen to the warnings and out of frustration hit the dash pad, knee pad, and dash areas in an attempt to get the display to light back up. Take it from me, DON'T. My actions cost me more time, money, and inconvenience than they were worth!!!
Luckily, I got off easy. I finally followed the step by step instructions and now have a working display. What I gained was pride knowing that I saved myself at least $200. I even went so far as to redo the grounds, but they were unnecessary. A simple cleaning of the board pins was enough to restore the entire display. I did however replace the bulbs (2 of which my stupidity fixed!).
I went to that Radio S store and was planning on purchasing a spray can of electrical contact cleaner ($9.99) and was told by a senior gent, not to waste my money...use alcohol and foam tipped swabs, never cotton, it leaves residue. So out of the store I went with only a $1.99 purchase. Best advice!
Bottom line...you can do it!
Luckily, I got off easy. I finally followed the step by step instructions and now have a working display. What I gained was pride knowing that I saved myself at least $200. I even went so far as to redo the grounds, but they were unnecessary. A simple cleaning of the board pins was enough to restore the entire display. I did however replace the bulbs (2 of which my stupidity fixed!).
I went to that Radio S store and was planning on purchasing a spray can of electrical contact cleaner ($9.99) and was told by a senior gent, not to waste my money...use alcohol and foam tipped swabs, never cotton, it leaves residue. So out of the store I went with only a $1.99 purchase. Best advice!
Bottom line...you can do it!
