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Derek Lifetime member
Joined: 13 Mar 2004 Posts: 453 Location: Beeston Regis
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 16:17 Post subject: Instrument Cluster Swap |
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If I were to swap in a different instrument cluster would it pick up the original odometer reading or the one from the "donor" vehicle?
The reason I'm asking is that the LCD odometer has blackened, (don't know the technical term).
Ta _________________ 1996 PE8W, 1994 PF8W*2, Gilera Fuoco, and a Smart Electric Drive. |
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Lewis Site Admin
Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16296 Location: Huddersfield
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Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 12:56 Post subject: |
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No!
The reading is fixed in the unit. You need to make a note of old and replacement readings, preferably with a supporting photo.
Put that with the MoT documents for if there is any query over the mileage by a tester or buyer if your selling.
HTH _________________
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Derek Lifetime member
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Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 16:02 Post subject: |
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_________________ 1996 PE8W, 1994 PF8W*2, Gilera Fuoco, and a Smart Electric Drive. |
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Derek Lifetime member
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Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 17:43 Post subject: |
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I had to go to "Plan B" because the donor panel read nearly 240,000 whilst mine was less than 110,000
Also my panel had been digitally reprogrammed from KM to miles whist the other had an external "convertor" spliced into the wiring.
I decided therefore to strip down the units and swap the LCD screens.
Its upward of 40 years since I happily de-soldered and replaced components on printed circuit boards and soon realised the hands weren't as steady or the eyes as well focussed
Instead I carefully cut the good LCD close to the board and the duff one 1/4" away from the board. (They slide out easily)
I then sleeved the "stumps" with heat shrink sleeving, slipped the good LCD into place and shrunk fit the overlapping ends.
Hey, it worked a treat
My one remaining issue is, now its all back together, the rev counter is a bit sluggish _________________ 1996 PE8W, 1994 PF8W*2, Gilera Fuoco, and a Smart Electric Drive. |
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Lewis Site Admin
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Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 17:48 Post subject: |
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Nice work.
The hand eye movement is down to the Gin in the tea. _________________
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Andy W
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Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 17:58 Post subject: |
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Impressive! _________________ 1994 LWB Super Exceed L400, Black & Silver |
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Deker
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Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 22:24 Post subject: |
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Agree
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