Plugged the instrument cluster back into the wagon this morning and
took it for a test drive. I'm happy to report that early indications
are that the tripmeter's been restored to perfect operation. Reset
button works flawlessly with no noticeable effort required to overcome
internal resistance
Joe Knight wrote:
It's pretty clear from looking at the thing that meaningful access
must be thru the front. I've tried tugging on the dial as hard as I
dare to no effect except that the black disk that covers the center
popped off easily enough; it was just glued on lightly. Not really
-assembled - ooops.)
:-)
-dm
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Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 18:31:34 -0700
From: Joe Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] 124 instrument cluster removal/tripmeter repair
It's pretty clear from looking at the thing that meaningful access
must be thru the front. I've
On Mon, Jul 04, 2005 at 02:33:06PM -0700, Joe Knight wrote:
Don't recall having to detach the speedo cable at the tranny to get
the ic out of the albatross. Is this really necessary or is there
room to get a hand up in there after removing the lower access panel?
Wagon's trip meter died a
I has success removing the neelde from an economy gauge - using a
pair of spoons (wife wasn't looking), one on each side, with care to
maintain even pressure on both sides to pry it off. It was quite
tight, and flew a few feet when it did come loose. I don't know if
this will work on a
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 instrument cluster removal/tripmeter repair
Date: Mon, 04 Jul 2005 18:11:43 -0400
Joe Knight wrote:
Don't recall having to detach the speedo cable at the tranny to get
the ic out of the albatross. Is this really necessary
Joe Knight wrote:
Don't recall having to detach the speedo cable at the tranny to get
the ic out of the albatross. Is this really necessary or is there
room to get a hand up in there after removing the lower access panel?
Wagon's trip meter died a couple of weeks ago. Makes a quite audible
