re: Anyone have a '86-on Spider instrument cluster?

["Giller,Bruce C." <bgiller@domain.elided>]

Jeff,
	What we have here is a failure to communicate...that is, pass on
electrons.  As to the voltmeter ( which is stock, unless you put in an
ammeter yourself), have a look at your fuses and make sure that they are
clean and tight.  Also look at the three big wire connectors that go to
the instrument cluster - these are found under the dash.  The only
voltage you should be worried about, is the reading taking at the
battery - should be around 14.7 volt. 

	Cleaning the fuses might also help with your intermittent tach problem.
 If not, remove the cluster from the car and open the back to have a
look inside.  I found a bad solder joint that made my tach not to work. 
Also, check all the electrical connections (especially grounds) that are
in the tach circuit.

	Bruce

	'86 Spider - with stock springs and no longer scraping the ground
	'73 GTV    - getting painted!

> I have an inoperative tachometer and a ammeter that does 
> not function correctly.  The tach is intermittent but 
> will occasionally work for a moment or two if you tap on 
> the side of the console.  The ammeter reads low despite 
> proper alternator output measured at the battery.  It 
> rises off the peg when the igntion is turned on but 
> stays at zero when the engine is running.  
> 
> The needles are free to move and the connections are all 
> secure and clean.  I been trouble shooting and the 
> problem seems to be in each instrument.
> 
> Anyone have a instrument cluster for an '86-on Spider 
> that needs a new home?

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