Instrument cluster bodge
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Newbie
Cluster drama - oil buzzer/no mfa/weird clock
Newbie first post sorry!
My '83 mk1 GTI - was sitting many years now I drove it from UK to Amsterdam - instruments slowly failed on the journey.
Now I have the oil light buzzer (changed senders no difference), clock just a few random LCD bars and still no mfa.
Took the cluster out - looks like someone tried before to fix - my question is what are the red/yellow wires at bottom left - standard or bodge?
Thanks
Rob
My '83 mk1 GTI - was sitting many years now I drove it from UK to Amsterdam - instruments slowly failed on the journey.
Now I have the oil light buzzer (changed senders no difference), clock just a few random LCD bars and still no mfa.
Took the cluster out - looks like someone tried before to fix - my question is what are the red/yellow wires at bottom left - standard or bodge?
Thanks
Rob
Posted
Local Hero
Its a bodge, There should be a 3 legged voltage regulator in there. They googling the Mk1 instruments and you may find a image of the back of the clocks.
Something like this.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-JETTA-CADDY-MK1-CABRIO-CLOCKS-INSTRUMENT-CLUSTER-SPEEDOMETER-147919035F-/281840643807?hash=item419f02eedf:g:EqMAAOSwMmBVwJGC
Something like this.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-JETTA-CADDY-MK1-CABRIO-CLOCKS-INSTRUMENT-CLUSTER-SPEEDOMETER-147919035F-/281840643807?hash=item419f02eedf:g:EqMAAOSwMmBVwJGC
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
Posted
Local Hero
Instrument cluster bodge
Look at my project by searching the words "little bit of green paint".
My clocks were no good as there was issues with the circuit board to the LCD itself.
The voltage regulator fits into the areas on the blue Mylar film circuit board. If they are soldered onto the socket then you may need a new blue foil.
My clocks were no good as there was issues with the circuit board to the LCD itself.
The voltage regulator fits into the areas on the blue Mylar film circuit board. If they are soldered onto the socket then you may need a new blue foil.
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Newbie
Thanks for help. Short update: - bought some new clocks on ebay - fitted them was very happy the clock worked, buzzer didn't come on and globes worked - but - no mfa - had a good look amongst the wiring for "brown wire" I saw described on the forum as coming from the mfa stalk - couldn't find - then I found plastic pl ug with 2 wires just hanging (see pic) - eventually found the other side just above the pedals - thought it was disconnected immobiliser but - plugged it in and - MFA working !! Was so happy went for quick trip around the block and sadly the oil light and buzzer came on again - time for plan B.
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