84 E350 dash problem,,
Hi, The fuel, Gas and water temp gauges sometimes peg on high in our old 84 E350. If I rap on top of the dash a good one with my fist they will start working again. I had the dash out and cleaned the...
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If I remember, there's a voltage regulator ON the back of the Cluster. It may have failed. At least find it, pull it, and clean its contacts to the Cluster.
Also, try to figure out where the Cluster itself is Grounded and verify it's good.
There's a recent post here about false over temp readings, and it was a cluster problem. Look through recent activity here in Class C and you should be able to find it. That OP might have suggestions.
I know the Ammeter in our 1983 E350 went out. I didn't research it. Installed a voltmeter and relied on that. I don't think it uses that Regulator, but if I recall, the three you mention (Fuel and Temp) do.
Also, try to figure out where the Cluster itself is Grounded and verify it's good.
There's a recent post here about false over temp readings, and it was a cluster problem. Look through recent activity here in Class C and you should be able to find it. That OP might have suggestions.
I know the Ammeter in our 1983 E350 went out. I didn't research it. Installed a voltmeter and relied on that. I don't think it uses that Regulator, but if I recall, the three you mention (Fuel and Temp) do.
