Just as a thought for now, however, is it hard to locate these and fit them where a 2 gauge cluster is already fitted? Reason me asking is that some I've seen some lately that have an issue with the backing light for the gauges (2 cluster) and wondering if I fitted a 3 gauge one would fix this problem. Also on a side note can you fix the circuitry in order for the backing light to work easily. I know most would say the globes are gone but say for argument sake you have just replaced them with new ones.

This type of electrical stuff has always intrigued me and I hope to get a better understanding of it all.

thanks

3 gauge needs different steel bracket to hold it to firewall. The problem/s with the electrical pcb are common, I usually add wires from each globe holder and make sure I have more than one earth.

Daniel

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So can the circuitry be fixed at all or are you better off trying to find a 2nd hand one? I have the brackets somewhere i think, are they easily found if not??

Zach
A couple of points
1. the 3 cluster uses a slightly different mounting bracket and yes its freely available and many clubbies had the 3 cluster.
2. It uses the same circuitry as a 2 guage so no modification are needed there.
3. The light bulbs do fail and especially so after so many years. Many mini places have them. They just plug in and get their current from the plastic printed circuit board. First step is to check the bulbs themselves. Second step is to check the earth or physically run earth(ing) wires from the bulbs to an established and functional earth point. Thirdly, if all else fails check the printed circuit for cracks and breaks. If there is breaks in the circuit araldite wire bridges across the cracks.

An important point though - the printed circuits are now old and brittle - the less you handle it the better.

Mini Clinic had brand new three gauge clusters for sale (the later ones with the circlip type speedo cable) if your bank account stretches that far. Don't remember the exact price but $275 rings a bell.
KB

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Huh - 1293 now as it happens ???

What Happened.

the circuit on the back of mine is gone. one day I will fix it properly but for now I have ricey leds from SuperCheap

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If worst comes to worst I'll buy something like this to get me by. But it's all food for thought

if you cut the cigarette lighter plug off, take the resister out of it before you wire it into your headlight switch or you will have to buy two sets

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