Cluster Questions

[92PandaTalonTSI]

I pulled out my cluster to do an LED light conversion. When re-installing, it seems that only half the lights are working. I know the plug has to be in the dimmer switch for them to work. That is plugged in but still only half are lighting up. In the picture, there seems to be only one prong that comes out. The one on the left has a male prong that comes out and goes into the connector. Is the one on the right supposed to have that same piece? Because on the plug it doesn't look like it's set up for that. If anyone has there cluster out, please compare and help out. Thanks in advance!

 

[bryanwheat]

Did they all work fine before? I would to thru and check the printed circuit for damage. Use a multimeter and check for resistance from one light to the next. Just follow the traces and verify that they have continuity.

 

[92PandaTalonTSI]

Did they all work fine before? I would to thru and check the printed circuit for damage. Use a multimeter and check for resistance from one light to the next. Just follow the traces and verify that they have continuity.

Hmmm not quite sure how to do that. I'm not too good at stuff like that. And it worked before I pulled them out. Hopefully I'll be able to figure it out.

 

[born2tune]

sometimes LED bulbs wont work because you put them in "flipped".

try flipping the bulb so the + side is on the other side and they should work assuming the bulbs are not burnt.

 

[Bud92gsx]

sometimes LED bulbs wont work because you put them in "flipped".

try flipping the bulb so the + side is on the other side and they should work assuming the bulbs are not burnt.

^THIS..Leds can sometimes not work because they are flipped 180..So turn them around first and see whats up.

Now, also some of those replacement leds for our clusters dont mate down onto the circuit correctly sometimes, causing no illumination..


If your just having issues with the lighting, good for you..Try flipping them, and making sure there touching the copper on the circuit..You may have to go back to the stock bulb..

Any more questions on the subject please feel free to ask..

 

[Auto RS T]

I've also seen where the cheap single prong leds don't line up with the contact points in the bulb sockets.

 

[Bud92gsx]

Thats semi what I meant..Good call slim..

 

[92PandaTalonTSI]

Ok cool, so basically the socket may be flipped 180* or the bulb inside the socket?

 

[born2tune]

Ok cool, so basically the socket may be flipped 180* or the bulb inside the socket?

I havent messed with the lights on my cluster yet but im sure its the bulb in the socket since the socket kind of locks in only one way.

 

[BowDownRacing]

I just took my cluster out I can text you a pic to see if this helps. I will be modifying my cluster so I will be junking the back of it if you want the green elec tric board you can have it just pay for shipping 3109771201 Chuck