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Old 09-02-2011, 11:19 AM
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Has anyone else had a problem with their tach or boost gauge? cause mine move still but just sit at the very bottom of each gauge
 
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Old 09-02-2011, 11:20 AM
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Most likely a stepper motor problem in your gauge cluster. They are known to fail.

Not too difficult of a fix.
 
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Old 09-02-2011, 11:24 AM
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alright. is that something i could do myself then? or should i just take it to a shop?
 
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Old 09-02-2011, 11:27 AM
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The boost gauge is electric?
 
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Old 09-02-2011, 11:36 AM
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no? its the same as all my other gauges...they just sit at the way bottom and wont move to the right spot
 
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Old 09-02-2011, 11:57 AM
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Check this link

https://montecarloforum.com/forum/si...lem-fix-12319/
 
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Old 09-02-2011, 12:42 PM
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alright that doesnt look too difficult thanks!
 
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