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Zenki_Kouki.5 · 04-20-2009, 09:39 AM

HOw the hell do i fix the speedometer it wont turn on can anyone help me out?

94_240sx · 04-20-2009, 09:42 AM

It's almost impossible to fix. I have 3 speedometer units that don't work. Some people got lucky with replacing a resitor.

I have a set in working condition for s13 DOHC. Let me know if anyone interested. I tested and have pics and videos to prove.

Zenki_Kouki.5 · 04-20-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 94_240sx

It's almost impossible to fix. I have 3 speedometer units that don't work. Some people got lucky with replacing a resitor.

I have a set in working condition for s13 DOHC. Let me know if anyone interested. I tested and have pics and videos to prove.

Real?Damn soo wheree do i get the resitor at?

94_240sx · 04-20-2009, 12:23 PM

Sorry it was a capacitor, not registor. You should give it a shot and see if it fixes or not. I've learned that new capacitor won't fix 100% of the time, so good luck.

Technical Articles: How to: Repair 240sx digital speedometer with HUD.

Zenki_Kouki.5 · 04-20-2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94_240sx

Sorry it was a capacitor, not registor. You should give it a shot and see if it fixes or not. I've learned that new capacitor won't fix 100% of the time, so good luck.

Technical Articles: How to: Repair 240sx digital speedometer with HUD.

thanks i think ill go try it out

SirSilvia · 04-20-2009, 03:50 PM

I tried that and I wanted to pull my hair out. I have hear of the resistor trick but I've switched over to analog and don't want the hassle.
BUT
I had an idea, get a defi gauge or something and take the speedo out completely. maybe integrate a boost controller or something. I'm no where near that point yet, so I have plenty of time to polish the idea

*handinpants* · 04-20-2009, 04:58 PM

anyone ever think that maybe the lcd burnt out, i mean seriously, that thing has tons of resistors and capacitors. how did you pinpoint that one as the problem

SirSilvia · 04-20-2009, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by handinpants

anyone ever think that maybe the lcd burnt out, i mean seriously, that thing has tons of resistors and capacitors. how did you pinpoint that one as the problem

multimeter and a lot of asprin lol

Taniguchi_Is_#1 · 04-20-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by handinpants

anyone ever think that maybe the lcd burnt out, i mean seriously, that thing has tons of resistors and capacitors. how did you pinpoint that one as the problem

these things have been going to shit for the last 15 years. it's never a burned out lcd.

Sstrappjr · 02-18-2013, 10:42 PM

tried the capacitor fix on mine. Tried it with actually 2 different ones that they listed to use. Still no luck.

Arsenal240sx · 02-19-2013, 11:56 AM

Ive tried replacing capacitors on 2 different hud clusters to no avail. They would also not light up and flicker. Figured it was a diode on the back circuit board that wasnt working correctly. Im now on my third cluster and Im going to try changing the capacitor again. If that doesnt work I may just go with a custom set up.

04-20-2009, 09:39 AM	#1
Zenki_Kouki.5 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 671 Age: 36 Posts: 167 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	s13 digital cluster HOw the hell do i fix the speedometer it wont turn on can anyone help me out?

04-20-2009, 09:42 AM	#2
94_240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: TX Posts: 686 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	It's almost impossible to fix. I have 3 speedometer units that don't work. Some people got lucky with replacing a resitor. I have a set in working condition for s13 DOHC. Let me know if anyone interested. I tested and have pics and videos to prove.

04-20-2009, 12:23 PM	#4
94_240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: TX Posts: 686 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Sorry it was a capacitor, not registor. You should give it a shot and see if it fixes or not. I've learned that new capacitor won't fix 100% of the time, so good luck. Technical Articles: How to: Repair 240sx digital speedometer with HUD.

04-20-2009, 03:50 PM	#6
SirSilvia Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Butler, PA Age: 38 Posts: 54 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I tried that and I wanted to pull my hair out. I have hear of the resistor trick but I've switched over to analog and don't want the hassle. BUT I had an idea, get a defi gauge or something and take the speedo out completely. maybe integrate a boost controller or something. I'm no where near that point yet, so I have plenty of time to polish the idea

04-20-2009, 04:58 PM	#7
handinpants FreshColdBeer.com Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Age: 42 Posts: 2,665 Trader Rating: (48) Rides Gallery: handinpants Feedback Score: 48 reviews	anyone ever think that maybe the lcd burnt out, i mean seriously, that thing has tons of resistors and capacitors. how did you pinpoint that one as the problem

02-18-2013, 10:42 PM	#10
Sstrappjr Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fussa Japan Age: 34 Posts: 27 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	tried the capacitor fix on mine. Tried it with actually 2 different ones that they listed to use. Still no luck.

02-19-2013, 11:56 AM	#11
Arsenal240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin,TX Age: 45 Posts: 197 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Ive tried replacing capacitors on 2 different hud clusters to no avail. They would also not light up and flicker. Figured it was a diode on the back circuit board that wasnt working correctly. Im now on my third cluster and Im going to try changing the capacitor again. If that doesnt work I may just go with a custom set up.