Date:         Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:25:08 -0800
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Dash foil
Comments: To: Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com>
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On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 1:44 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote:


> The traces where the connector attaches were
> starting to delaminate, so I cut the wires a couple of inches away, and
> wired in a Molex Mini-Fit Jr. connector. I also tie wrapped the
> original connector firmly in place. Now, I can remove the cluster
> without disturbing the delicate part.
>

Neat idea. I found that the copper traces for the 14 pin connector
were getting messed up from pulling/installing the connector so many
times.

Found this web page for those curious about this connector:

http://tinyurl.com/ydl8qtx

Personally I don't see replacing the foil with wires as being a huge
job. I bet with some patience, it could be done by the average DIY'er.

Neil.

--
Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"

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