ke30 driver Posted October 18, 2010 Report Posted October 18, 2010 hey all, got an issue with my fuel and temp gauge dropping out when i have my high beams on and heaters on full. anyone had an issue like this? i havent had time to look at anything so i need some pointers cheers Quote
Evan G Posted October 18, 2010 Report Posted October 18, 2010 (edited) ive also had the same problem with mine! i swapped the cluster over to my newer ke55 and it hasnt done it since. Edited October 18, 2010 by Evan G Quote
ke30 driver Posted October 18, 2010 Author Report Posted October 18, 2010 thats what i was thinking of doing. what is the issue with the cluster is it repairable? Quote
towe001 Posted October 18, 2010 Report Posted October 18, 2010 Maybe the voltage regulator at the back of the cluster is stuffed. Quote
Chillin Posted October 18, 2010 Report Posted October 18, 2010 when it happens try fiddling with you're dash light dimmer. works a treat. Quote
SLO-030 Posted October 18, 2010 Report Posted October 18, 2010 Yea, i had the same problem a while back. 99% sure it was the voltage reg on the back. Quote
xy500 Posted April 6, 2011 Report Posted April 6, 2011 i had the same problem on a ke55, changed the voltage regulator for a 10v 1A low drop out regulator (about $2 worth) and it sorted it out, guages work properly now! Quote
Evan G Posted April 6, 2011 Report Posted April 6, 2011 show us how you did it? pics etc etc? :yes: Quote
Evan G Posted April 6, 2011 Report Posted April 6, 2011 (edited) double postie Edited April 6, 2011 by Evan G Quote
xy500 Posted April 6, 2011 Report Posted April 6, 2011 show us how you did it? pics etc etc? :yes: sorry no pics, its all back together now. It's pretty simple though. Just pull you fascia & cluster out. On the back of the cluster secured by four screws is your voltage regulator for the temp and fuel gauges. Simply find your closest electronic component shop, and ask them for a low drop out 10V 1A regulator. most are the same, but make sure the one you get, the terminals go (from left to right) Input (12v), Ground, output(10v) you unscrew the old one, i separated it from the aluminium heatsink, and then flattened the heatsink so it fit the larger regulator. Attach the reg to the heatsink however you choose (small bolt, screw etc) then screw back into place, making sure the terminals go into their little locator spaces. re-assemble in reverse and ta-da!!! fixed gauges that work with the headlights on! Quote
KE30=LEGENDARY Posted April 10, 2011 Report Posted April 10, 2011 on my burgundy one, the fuel/temp dosnt work, till you press the brakes :P and on my white one, was when the headlights are on it died....lol bad earth I'm guessing too Quote
xy500 Posted April 10, 2011 Report Posted April 10, 2011 on my burgundy one, the fuel/temp dosnt work, till you press the brakes :P and on my white one, was when the headlights are on it died....lol bad earth I'm guessing too if it dies then i'd guess the regulator, thats one of the symptoms myne had. The other was that the fuel gauge wouldnt read full when it was full. Switch on the headlights and they'd go off completely Quote
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