Date:         Sun, 13 Feb 2000 16:02:19 -0800
Reply-To:     Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
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From:         Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tach, gas, & temp gauge don't work: 90Westy
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At 03:48 PM 02/13/2000 -0800, you wrote:
>Hello,
>
>I just bought a 90 Westy & the Tach, gas, & temp gauge
>don't work. As these are all on the same side of the
>instrument cluster it seems that these problems are
>most likely related.
>
>Before I tear into the insturment panel & start poking
>around I thought I'd see if there were any ideas.  Is
>there a relay, switch, etc that would control all
>three?

Check the main electrical multi terminal at the back of the instruments.
Evidence of heat stress says replace the circuit film complete, probably
available only through the dealer. Replace all old fuzes as resistance here
can fry the circuits. One thing sure to fry the instrument circuit/s is
high resistance in the light switch reostat.
T.P. Stephens aka Doktor Tim
San Juan Island, WA