instrument cluster voltage stabilizer [was: Re: Coupe GT fuel gauge adjustment]

[Huw Powell]

> If the voltage regulator is the part I need to replace, then
> that is what I'm asking about.  Is the voltage stabilizer
> within the voltage regulator or something?
>
> I understand that it is a 10v stabilizer, based on the
> archives.

stabiliser, regulator, all the same thing.

pull your instrument cluster, on the back you will see a little 3
terminal thing about 1/2" square.  it is screwed down and the
connections are sort of crimp/slide things.  make sure it isn't a
connection issue, either at the cluster plugs or the reg. pins.

If you need a new voltage stabiliser, yes, 10v is correct.

>
> Here is a somewhat tangental question:
> I found this (probably irrelevant) reference here:
>
> http://www.alldata.com/TSB/62/80620204.html
>
> "908800 OCT 88 Adding Diode to Circuit After Replacing Voltage
> Stabilizer "

and I found this:

"Corrosion On Battery Ground Cable CAN Cause Starting Problems"

anyway, those stabilisers don't seem to be a common problem, from what
I've seen.  Just get a new one if necessary (I wonder what the dealer
charges?) and put it in.

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Huw Powell

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