[s-cars] Re: Instrument Cluster elec problem?(x-post)

[Peter Schulz]

Jerry:
http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/trouble_shooting/instrument.html#IC

You likely have an issue with the ground plane in the IC.

Here's a keeper:
http://www.lanikamal.com/audi/dashboard.html

Try whacking the top of the dash just to the left of the fuel gauge...
If that works, its time to solder ;-)


-Peter




At 03:41 PM 7/18/2005, Beer, Jerald S. wrote:
>I am trying to chase down what appears to be a short in the instrument
>cluster (IC). This started recently and randomly would occur. It now
>occurs all the time.  When the running lights or headlights go on for
>the first time, the high beams come on also. If I shut off and turn on,
>headlights or running lights come on properly, but both turn signal
>indicators remain lit on the dash, and the computer screen for mpg, etc
>has no lights. I note the high beam indicator also does not work.  All
>other lights seem good, including light above rear license plate. After
>pulling the IC and using an old partial IC from a 90 200q,  that the
>problem seems to be the plug above the fuel gauge. When I use the old
>IC, no light problem. The pins all look like they line up OK, and I
>sprayed contact cleaner. My radio recently died, fuses look good, so I
>am assuming that is unrelated (maybe hidden fuse in radio).  Any
>suggestions from those more electrically inclined?? The IC is now on
>Velcro (or should be) I am getting pretty good at getting this thing in
>and out!!!!Thx.
>Regards,
>Jerry
>91 200qa
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