Hcr32 Instrument Cluster Problem

[Kaze21]

Hi iv got a problem with my 32, i bought it a few weeks ago now and has just sat in the shed while i do bits and pieces to it to get a rwc and rego, im not sure but i think it may have had the cluster swapped for some reason and the inner fascia is silver instead of the normal black dunno if any came out like that or not.

theres a couple of problems with it, for starters the speedo doesnt work properly,

and without the engine running and the ignition switched on the tacho instantly reads 1000rpm

iv heard there are two different clusters in the r32, s1 from 89-91 models and i guess 92 onwards but not too sure

anyone heard about the rpm problem before? any advice?

im thinkin of tryin another cluster and see if it makes a difference

[Sinista32]

Correct - the silver facia is aftermarket.

There is 2 different clusters as you mentioned.

- The easy way to tell is to remove the cluster and check the colour of the film on the back.

- If it is blue it is the later model if it's a fawn colour it is the earlier model.

A fair few of the clusters which have been replaced the Tacho's readout is dicky.

It can be from using the wrong series cluster as the electrical signals and resistance is different (different pins)

The needle may have been moved when the tacho was apart. The plug supplying the signal may not be seated properly or connections made.

With the speedo it is likely sensor/cable related.

Do some more searching on here. I had a quick look but couldn't find the right posts.

There are heaps.

Edited July 4, 2013 by Sinista32

[Kaze21]

Thanks for the info. Iv got the cluster out and the film stuff on the back is a light green in coulor.

The speedo in the cluster does work but the little plastic bit that drives it looks like its busted

[Sinista32]

they all have that single crack in the thick white plastic ring. At least a dozen or so that I have seen..

The greenish/bluey film is the later models (late 92-94) I hope your 32 is same.

You will see it has 3 plugs. The one closest to the tacho (right lower?) has TAM marked on the circuit.

In that plug hole make sure carefully that you prise those plastic membrame conections upwards/inwards.

The plug itself make sure the copper connectors are also gently raised.

Clean the copper with a very light sand to make a good connection also.

Hope this helps for the tacho at least.

Otherwise it will be purely power/signal related.

Edited July 5, 2013 by Sinista32

[Kaze21]

Oh ok well then it's deffinatly the the wrong cluster it's an 89 hcr32 I'll see if I can track one down thanks.

Also with the speedo I'm talkin about the little plastic bit at the cluster end of the speedo cable and drives the speedo

[Sinista32]

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/413923-r32-parts-lights-indicators-engine-parts-etc/?hl=%2Bspeedo+%2Bcluster+%2Br32

this guy seems to have 5 to choose from and a cable

[Sinista32]

oooops - HCR32 !! sorry, the colour of the membrane I'm talking about is BNR32. (GTR)

would be worth checking further on the HCR32 colours - sorry

[r32-25t]

Being an 89 model you need the cluster with the blue gauges in it