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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 01:38 AM
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How can I bench test the cluster??

Replacing a turn signal light and will also be changing the gauge lights to LEDs. I changed the door control lights and I had to flip a couple of LEDs. Assuming it was a polarity issue. Though I seen someone use a 9volt battery to test the cluster?
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I use a portable car jump starter

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Battery-Jump...qD0H9Bwtyna7kQ

Or there's this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/12V-Car-Port....c100005.m1851

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Which wiring pins need to be connected?
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Originally Posted by LS1 REDBIRD
How can I bench test the cluster??

Replacing a turn signal light and will also be changing the gauge lights to LEDs. I changed the door control lights and I had to flip a couple of LEDs. Assuming it was a polarity issue. Though I seen someone use a 9volt battery to test the cluster?
I thought gauge light used black light?
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Originally Posted by sirdano
I thought gauge light used black light?
You would be CORRECT!

All of the speedo, tach gauges faces, numbers and gage hands are lighted by the two small black light tubes.

All of the warnings and indications on the face are back lighted by bulbs.

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