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lj20272
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 Posted - 30 Aug 2006 : 5:20:28 PM
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Hi guys, can you tell this torana nut what could be wrong with a VP executive dash if its not working???
I can be driving along and none of the gauges work. Any idea's?
thanks in advance,
Mike.
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mouce
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Posted - 30 Aug 2006 : 6:36:11 PM
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The dash in the VN/VP is entirely electronically controlled, so the most likely thing would be an electrical fault. On the back of the cluster there is a voltage regulator and over time the three solder connections tend to dry and crack. This normally results in the gauges either jumping or stopping completely.
Given that you're a bit of a torrie nut I'm going to assume that you're not adverse to pulling a car apart :)
Pull the cluster out and make sure that all the connectors on the back look healthy, and check out the condition of the voltage regulator joints. If you get the chance get another cluster from a VN or a VP (either a cluster with or without a tacho from a VN or VP) and try it out. Could just be easier to replace the cluster.
With a bit of screwing around you can wire in the calais cluster and that's got the three LCD screens across the bottom. But I reckon swapping with either a level one cluster (Speed, Temp, Fuel) or a level two cluster (Speed, temp, fuel, tacho) is the best bet.
If the replacement cluster doesn't work, then we'll start getting a little more intimate with the wiring loom.
BTW: Welcome to the club. |
Bite off more than you can chew, and chew like hell - Peter Brock (1945-2006) |
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lj20272
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Posted - 30 Aug 2006 : 7:04:40 PM
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Thanks for that, No I'm not totally 100% on these commodores, although I did pull apart my wifes VN's engine with help from my brother in law, which was quite interesting compared to a red six found in an LC or LJ Torana.
I didn't think there would be much really wrong with it, but its always good to see if someone else has been down the same track, or if it is a common fault with these models.
It seems most logical that this could be the problem, since lets face it, its only wiring from the fuse box to the dash, and since all other electricals are fine (as far as I know), it seems most logical that it could be a dry solder.
Thanks heaps... got more confidence in finding the problem.
Regards,
Mike.
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mouce
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Posted - 30 Aug 2006 : 8:05:57 PM
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Having the cluster play up like that is fairly common. Something that might actually kick it back into life (albeit temporarily) is when you're driving, give the top of your dash a bit of a thump. Just above the cluster. The gauges will either come back to life, or the needles will jump. Either way if one or the other happens then check the joints on the back.
And yeah...the Buick V6 in the VN is a hell of a lot different to the old Red motor. |
Bite off more than you can chew, and chew like hell - Peter Brock (1945-2006) |
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trizo
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Posted - 30 Aug 2006 : 9:12:32 PM
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| yeah a little tappy tappy works every time oh and hey welcome:P |
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