Car problem

Chuckles · 30-09-2008, 22:55

Stupid thing! I take it in for a service and got some kind of electrical problem since. It's happened about 4 times now. Driving along and suddenly, all the dials (revs, speed, petrol temperature) all drop to 0 and the mile counters go out and indicators stop working. It does that for a couple of seconds or even minutes before it comes back again.

Grandad · 30-09-2008, 22:59

sounds like a failing instrument binnacle, what car is it ?

Chuckles · 30-09-2008, 23:28

03 Corsa

phykell · 30-09-2008, 23:34

There's a plug which fits into the instrument cluster - it makes contact to a plastic, printed circuit foil. They can be affected by moisture/dirt, etc. but you might have some luck if you can clean it with switch cleaner or a gentle brushing with a brass brush. There's also a push-in voltage regulator - that can be faulty though an intermittent failure is usually just a poor contact somewhere.

Chuckles · 30-09-2008, 23:39

Where abouts is that fella?

A Place of Light · 01-10-2008, 01:03

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Originally Posted by Chuckles

Where abouts is that fella?

You'll have to remove the instrument binnacle and withdraw the "clocks". It will be a large multiplug on the back. If you can operate a philips screwdriver you can do the job yourself. (ie you won't break anything by doing this).

divine · 01-10-2008, 01:37

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Originally Posted by A Place of Light

(ie you won't break anything by doing this).

Think about who it is you're telling this

leowyatt · 01-10-2008, 11:37

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Originally Posted by divine

Think about who it is you're telling this

He isn't Huddy so he'll be fine

Grandad · 01-10-2008, 12:19

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question...5023827AA3DA6H

JUMPURS · 01-10-2008, 19:05

Phykell!!

30-09-2008, 22:55	#1
Chuckles '09 sexual conquests: 4.5 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,075	Car problem Stupid thing! I take it in for a service and got some kind of electrical problem since. It's happened about 4 times now. Driving along and suddenly, all the dials (revs, speed, petrol temperature) all drop to 0 and the mile counters go out and indicators stop working. It does that for a couple of seconds or even minutes before it comes back again. __________________

30-09-2008, 23:28	#3
Chuckles '09 sexual conquests: 4.5 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,075	03 Corsa __________________

30-09-2008, 23:34	#4
phykell Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 833	There's a plug which fits into the instrument cluster - it makes contact to a plastic, printed circuit foil. They can be affected by moisture/dirt, etc. but you might have some luck if you can clean it with switch cleaner or a gentle brushing with a brass brush. There's also a push-in voltage regulator - that can be faulty though an intermittent failure is usually just a poor contact somewhere. __________________

30-09-2008, 23:39	#5
Chuckles '09 sexual conquests: 4.5 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,075	Where abouts is that fella? __________________

01-10-2008, 19:05	#10
JUMPURS Columbian Coffee Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Glesgae Posts: 98	Phykell!! __________________ You have come here because society has no further use for you. This place will now become your holding pen until our death. I am very good at this business because I make all the rules. But if you break any of my rules, you will find that there is life after death.

30-09-2008, 22:59	#2
Grandad Old Git Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,016	sounds like a failing instrument binnacle, what car is it ?

01-10-2008, 12:19	#9
Grandad Old Git Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,016	http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question...5023827AA3DA6H