GirlTORQUE Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Hi everyone: Anyone had their RPM gauge on their dash go CRAZY for no reason even if the car is comfortably sitting idle ??? Anyone know possible causes or someone in S/East Vic able to check out safely? Should I be concerned? It's just happened over the last 2 days. Flies all over the place like i've just driven into Area51 Thanks Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407386-rpm-gauge-reading-needle-goes-crazy/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDC35 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 usually cheapest way around this is a secondhand cluster Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407386-rpm-gauge-reading-needle-goes-crazy/#findComment-6495214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlTORQUE Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Ah really??!!.. bugger! so it's possibly on its way out the door.. you think ebay have these avail? Ironic really this happened as only recently talked about changing dash lights so I could get something different.. Better find someone who can help. Anyone know any Auto Elec's in South East Melb who are safe/reliable with Sky probs like this? Or if i provide the cluster, they can fit for me? Sounds like its complicated to do.. not sure. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407386-rpm-gauge-reading-needle-goes-crazy/#findComment-6496242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xntrq Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Changing a cluster isn't hard at all, not for my 34 anyways. Here's a link for your 33: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/315008-how-to-remove-dash-surround-climate-control-head-unit-cluster/page__p__5790317__hl__how%20to%20remove%20dash%20cluster__fromsearch__1#entry5790317 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407386-rpm-gauge-reading-needle-goes-crazy/#findComment-6496293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlTORQUE Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Changing a cluster isn't hard at all, not for my 34 anyways. Here's a link for your 33: http://www.skylinesa..._1#entry5790317 You're a gem, thanks for the link! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407386-rpm-gauge-reading-needle-goes-crazy/#findComment-6496838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cree Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 My mates 33 does the same thing. Normally just stays facing down lol. But once he is driving it just goes everywhere. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407386-rpm-gauge-reading-needle-goes-crazy/#findComment-6496930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDC35 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 would pay to get the number off the top of the cluster too, make sure it's the right one Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407386-rpm-gauge-reading-needle-goes-crazy/#findComment-6497370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlTORQUE Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 My mates 33 does the same thing. Normally just stays facing down lol. But once he is driving it just goes everywhere. LOL yep, must be a "trait' with these, but thats what mine does too! I'm calling it abduction. Its very X-Files. LOL Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407386-rpm-gauge-reading-needle-goes-crazy/#findComment-6497810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlTORQUE Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 would pay to get the number off the top of the cluster too, make sure it's the right one Good thinking - I will do that too - thanks :-) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407386-rpm-gauge-reading-needle-goes-crazy/#findComment-6497811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cree Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 LOL yep, must be a "trait' with these, but thats what mine does too! I'm calling it abduction. Its very X-Files. LOL Yeh it must be. It gives me the shits and it's not even my car haha. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407386-rpm-gauge-reading-needle-goes-crazy/#findComment-6498082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
defari Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 loose connection / dry solder joints... it will get worse, then will eventually stop working.. as people have said, cluster swap would be the easiest option.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407386-rpm-gauge-reading-needle-goes-crazy/#findComment-6502532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlTORQUE Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 loose connection / dry solder joints... it will get worse, then will eventually stop working.. as people have said, cluster swap would be the easiest option.. Hmmm I see... Thanks for the feedback.. Am keeping eyes peeled for a 2nd hand job on ebay etc. Not in a huge rush as want to change globes anyway when I do it. Sounds the simple option for me anyway as i'm still pretty green. Easy to forget these cars are around 15 yrs old... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407386-rpm-gauge-reading-needle-goes-crazy/#findComment-6505040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xALmoN Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 in fact, the older cars are easier to sort out when it comes to electronics. Unless its a soarer. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407386-rpm-gauge-reading-needle-goes-crazy/#findComment-6506128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRV155 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 My r32 does this too. I dont know what causes it but it does stop on mine after a bit of driving. Dont really look at it much so im not too bothered at the moment. Maybe you could bring monster tacho craze back in? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407386-rpm-gauge-reading-needle-goes-crazy/#findComment-6506731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlTORQUE Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 My r32 does this too. I dont know what causes it but it does stop on mine after a bit of driving. Dont really look at it much so im not too bothered at the moment. Maybe you could bring monster tacho craze back in? HA. You into monsters? I never did catch on to the phase. I'm thinking a pod of 3? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407386-rpm-gauge-reading-needle-goes-crazy/#findComment-6507418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwanta34gtr Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) This is a common fault and the fix instructions are available below. Might be worth a go before replacing the cluster. http://www.skylinesa...acho-r33-maybe/ Hope this helps. Edited August 30, 2012 by iwanta34gtr Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407386-rpm-gauge-reading-needle-goes-crazy/#findComment-6510082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguelone Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I had this issue, replaced cluster with the one out of parts car and then the speedo wouldn't go above 60kmh. Swapped out the speedo and now I've got one perfect cluster and one fubar one Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407386-rpm-gauge-reading-needle-goes-crazy/#findComment-6510240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwanta34gtr Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I had this issue, replaced cluster with the one out of parts car and then the speedo wouldn't go above 60kmh. Swapped out the speedo and now I've got one perfect cluster and one fubar one Could maybe sell the tacho component to the OP if required? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407386-rpm-gauge-reading-needle-goes-crazy/#findComment-6510264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlTORQUE Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 This is a common fault and the fix instructions are available below. Might be worth a go before replacing the cluster. http://www.skylinesa...acho-r33-maybe/ Hope this helps. Fantastic. Thanks so much.. !! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407386-rpm-gauge-reading-needle-goes-crazy/#findComment-6511109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwanta34gtr Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Fantastic. Thanks so much.. !! You're welcome. Look forward to seeing the results, hopefully you have some luck with it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407386-rpm-gauge-reading-needle-goes-crazy/#findComment-6511712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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