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  1. Craig Lord

    Frustrating instrument cluster problems

    Thanks for the offers for help with the cluster repairs guys, much appreciated. Unfortunately I am in South Africa so its not practical. I can get a new cluster here, it's just getting the corresponding sensors that will require some more research.
  2. Craig Lord

    Frustrating instrument cluster problems

    Thanks for the help and information guys, I really appreciate it. I will endeavour to get a new cluster and matching sensors before I take this any further. Do it right, do it once.
  3. Craig Lord

    Frustrating instrument cluster problems

    At the risk of angering the purists what If I take the barrel plug off the cluster leave it off do you think it would be possible to get the gauges to work temporarily by isolating them from the cluster circuitry and then wire them independently by taking power from somewhere else in the...
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    Frustrating instrument cluster problems

    Hi Matt Thanks for your explanation i see now that I was set up to fail with these 2 before I even began ! 2x beers on the way..... You are right in that someone did remove the white and blue and white wires from the loom and replaced them with a red wire of the same guage, clearly there has...
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    Frustrating instrument cluster problems

    The bulbs definitely ground the positive side contact of the bulb holder on the clusters when they are plugged in because I get continuity between the positive and negative terminals when the bulbs are plugged in and not when they are removed but yet they still work fine on the bench. Very...
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    Frustrating instrument cluster problems

    Hello guys Before I start I have to confess that I am by no means knowledgeable when it comes to all things electricory so it could be that I'm just missing something obvious and, if so, sorry for wasting your time but here goes.... I have a rather frustrating problem with my 71' 40 series...
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    Factory Service Manual - Where to find & how much???

    Never mind I found them, Just wasnt looking hard enough. Thanks
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    Factory Service Manual - Where to find & how much???

    Good evening everyone There are so many threads already so I thought I would bump this one... I have been through so may different threads but I cant seem to find a working link. I'm looking for a digital workshop manual/s for my 1971 FJ45 running the 2F engine and 4 speed transmission. Could...
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