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brentm

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eratic gauges
« on: August 10, 2012, 07:08:03 AM »
Hi I have a 72 mk3 cortina 1300 cc. my fuel and temp gauge have a tendency to cut out and stop working when they feel like it I have pulled out dash checked all fittings for looseness etc but cant find the fault ,any ideas what else to try .cheers Brent :?
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Re: eratic gauges
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2012, 10:06:43 AM »
if they both cut out at the same time then chances are the voltage stabiliser is dicky. little silver box on the back of the instrument cluster. 

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Re: eratic gauges
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2012, 03:06:11 AM »
Go over all earth connections, and while you're at it clean up the fuse box. It is a good thing to do on the occasion anyway.
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Re: eratic gauges
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2012, 06:06:51 PM »
I think ive fixed it the voltage regulater in back of dash was loose ive adjusted the prongs and it seems ok now ta
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