Any tips on replacing gauge cluster circuit board?

[RustyKnight]

Bought one for $29 on Amazon (lol) hopefully it's up to par. Do I need any adhesives, or is it just the bulb sockets/nuts?

 

[RustyKnight]

here's my old one. I've been trying to get my fuel gauge to work. I had to replace the tank anyways, so I got a new fuel sending unit for it, and made sure my ground was clean. I chased the line up to the dash and it seems solid, so I'm assuming it's this, which, as you can see, is busted

 

[Sweet_Johnny]

Ya know, that's a good question. I haven't performed this task before but will need to at some point and am also curious. I'd imagine some adhesive is used but my imagination can't be trusted. I also haven't tried the search bar yet.

 

[79 USA 1]

No adhesive needed. I've done these a few times to paint the bluish white backgrounds of the gauge illumination or to change the color of the "Pod" to match a dash swap. A pair of small needle nose pliers and small flat blade screw drivers as well as LOTS of patience was all it took. Working the metal clips out of the housing took the patience but after the first 2 or 3 you can develop a method that works. I had many suggestions but carefully lifting/prying the metal tabs from the back then removing with the pliers worked for me.
Other than the metal clips, the circuit board is secured with the light sockets, pins, and a plastic clip that is just above the "Harmonic wire clip"

 

[Sweet_Johnny]

No adhesive needed. I've done these a few times to paint the bluish white backgrounds of the gauge illumination or to change the color of the "Pod" to match a dash swap. A pair of small needle nose pliers and small flat blade screw drivers as well as LOTS of patience was all it took. Working the metal clips out of the housing took the patience but after the first 2 or 3 you can develop a method that works. I had many suggestions but carefully lifting/prying the metal tabs from the back then removing with the pliers worked for me.
Other than the metal clips, the circuit board is secured with the light sockets, pins, and a plastic clip that is just above the "Harmonic wire clip"

Thank you for the detailed description, that'll be very handy.

 

[RustyKnight]

Ya know, that's a good question. I haven't performed this task before but will need to at some point and am also curious. I'd imagine some adhesive is used but my imagination can't be trusted. I also haven't tried the search bar yet.

It doesn't look like the factory ones had any kind on it but I'll let you know what I find out!

 

[Ribbedroof]

The black clip above the plug is usually VERY fragile. Best method for me is to gently squeeze tabs from inside the housing. Trying to remove it from the circuit board side is pretty much guaranteed to break it, IME

 

[pagrunt]

The black clip above the plug is usually VERY fragile. Best method for me is to gently squeeze tabs from inside the housing. Trying to remove it from the circuit board side is pretty much guaranteed to break it, IME

KInda good news on this is there are some on Fleabay in case the original gives up the ghost. I'm going to have to get one for a just on case for Jr.'s gauge conversion for when I paint the gauge pod.

 

[Ribbedroof]

KInda good news on this is there are some on Fleabay in case the original gives up the ghost. I'm going to have to get one for a just on case for Jr.'s gauge conversion for when I paint the gauge pod.

I thought I had seen them on one of the G vendor's site before , but didn't see them on Dixie, then got sidetracked by wife's arrival

 

[RustyKnight]

No adhesive needed. I've done these a few times to paint the bluish white backgrounds of the gauge illumination or to change the color of the "Pod" to match a dash swap. A pair of small needle nose pliers and small flat blade screw drivers as well as LOTS of patience was all it took. Working the metal clips out of the housing took the patience but after the first 2 or 3 you can develop a method that works. I had many suggestions but carefully lifting/prying the metal tabs from the back then removing with the pliers worked for me.
Other than the metal clips, the circuit board is secured with the light sockets, pins, and a plastic clip that is just above the "Harmonic wire clip"

Dude, you're awesome, thank you so much
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Well thank you a bunch!! That's awesome

The black clip above the plug is usually VERY fragile. Best method for me is to gently squeeze tabs from inside the housing. Trying to remove it from the circuit board side is pretty much guaranteed to break it, IME

Black clip broke but it all is working well, and I'm very happy with the outcome