6898camaross

Ok so I took my gauge cluster out and I have a l.e.d gauge face and I accidentally tore the lead going in to the face is there anyway to fix this? Can I solder that piece back together it's just a small tear on the little copper looking piece and a little above it so can I fix this or am I screwed?


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6898camaross

Noone? I'd really like to get my gauge cluster back together

VIP1

You can probably fix it by soldering it back together. Couldn't hurt to try. The copper probably has a clear coating that you'll have to sand off around the tear to get the solder to stick and make a good electrical connection.

6898camaross

Cool I try it and see thank you

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iTrader: (10)

where did you get that? and whats it look like when its on?

artic99z28

idk about soldering it u might melt the connection or the diodes believe it or not easiest fix is a staple and some silicone

VIP1

If you are careful, you won't melt a diode. A staple will probably be a loose / weak connection even with silicone and will probably eventually fail.

6898camaross

I got it from eBay there's a pic below.


Well it's not tore completely in two it's just ripped a little bit.

artic99z28

it worked for me on a dodge ram i had a tech at the dealer actually showed me & it held for 2 yrs till i sold it

6898camaross

Well i fucked it up it burned through it

VIP1

How? Please post a pic.

Did you use a soldering gun or iron?
A soldering gun is too powerful for something like this.
You need to use a soldering iron.