Gauge cluster problem

Cubix · Jul 23, 2004

I've had this problem since the begining of the summer.
While driving the speedometer needle stays at 0 MPH, and ocassionally jumps up and shows my speed, sometimes it will stay on, sometimes not. When I tap it sometimes it will come on as well. Also my fuel gauge shows the fuel in real time, not as an average like it should
ex.
I drive up hill, the gauge lowers, I stop fast it raises, making turns also affects it.
I'm wondering if anyone else has had a similar problem or could give me advice, thanks..

BTW, I did check the harness in the back and even cleaned it.

Cubix · Jul 23, 2004

Re: Gauge cluster problem (Cubix)

any one know a cheap place to get it repaired?

JIZNAY · Jul 23, 2004

Re: Gauge cluster problem (Cubix)

I JUST FIXED THIS PROBLEM WITH MY COMPUTER TOOL (A BIG HAMMER)

..... THERE IS NO WAY TO FIX THIS PROBLEM OTHER THAN REPLACING IT. $50 IS WHAT I PAID FOR MINE, NOW THE GAUGE READS ONLY 56K INSTEAD OF 103K

Dave@S3Designs.com · Jul 23, 2004

Re: Gauge cluster problem (JIZNAY)

Take it apart and solder the harness points. Worked for mine. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

JIZNAY · Jul 23, 2004

Re: Gauge cluster problem (Cubix)

THATS A GOOD IDEA- http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

ekkteb · Jul 23, 2004

I also change my cluster cause the fuel gauge didnt work and well with the new cluster it still doesnt work actually it works when it feels like working.

Cubix · Jul 23, 2004

Re: (ekkteb)

HAHA I like the hammer solution.
Where did you get the cluster, ebay?
also, i heard the cabrio cluster fits in place of the mkIII cluster, anyone do this before? pics?
thanks guys

troze1200 · Jul 23, 2004

Re: (Cubix)

check your speed senson, in the tranny.

Cubix · Jul 23, 2004

Re: (troze1200)

Though i haven't checked it with my obdtool yet, i'm 99% sure it's not the sensor because it'll come on sometimes and turn off but when i tap the cluster it will come back on again.

Dave@S3Designs.com · Jul 23, 2004

Re: Gauge cluster problem (Dave@S3Designs.com)

Quote, originally posted by Dave@S3Designs.com »

Take it apart and solder the harness points. Worked for mine. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

seriously, try it.

Cubix · Jul 23, 2004

Re: Gauge cluster problem (Dave@S3Designs.com)

when you say soilder the harness points, do you mean the connections on the pcd for the harness?
Alright I used my obdtool only to find that no speed signal is being sent and i get error code 16885 - Vehicle Speed Sensor Range/Performance

Modified by Cubix at 10:40 PM 7-23-2004

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