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Old May 5, 2024 | 02:04 PM
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I replaced my 85’s RPM gauge with a new LCD a few years ago, and it went smoothly and turned out fine. I just got around to replacing the middle screen, the last one that was original, and i replaced the bulbs with led ones at the same time. Now, the screen is missing a lot of things, like the “unleaded fuel only” and the outlines to the different segments, and there’s a problem with the last number of the oil temp reading. I’ve taken it apart and everything looks to be in place, but i’m no expert. Could this be a faulty screen, or faulty bulbs, or something with the circuit board itself? Any help would be appreciated!


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I had an issue like that as well. The solution, in my case, was that little spring that holds the middle panel was pushing the wrong way. I had it pushing down, and the side to side alignment was off. Here is a video showing how to reassemble, and at 5:50 he explains how to install the center panel.
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It may be different on an '85, but on my dash the outlines and "Unleaded Fuel Only" are printed on, not illuminated.
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Originally Posted by 64Scout
I had an issue like that as well. The solution, in my case, was that little spring that holds the middle panel was pushing the wrong way. I had it pushing down, and the side to side alignment was off. Here is a video showing how to reassemble, and at 5:50 he explains how to install the center panel. https://youtu.be/gKysZ1bm79g?si=vUcMjjgwa4NsJXdQ

Thanks for the response, I got another screen and installed it and it’s back to its former glory now, guess that’s a lesson to stay away from cheap chinese parts😂


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