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stewyk
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 Posted - 09/02/2010 : 6:35:40 PM
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| Hey guys and gals. I have a 04 INT 3800 that has the three circuit boards in the instrument cluster. I need the center board and the dealer here wants $450 for it. I took it apart and found 5 prongs on the plug socket that had cracks in the solder. I resolderd them but still can not get it to work on its own. If I reach under the dash and push it to the side it works OK. I did tighten the female connectors and still does not work by itself. If anyone knows where I can get a good used one or a cheaper new one let me know please. Thanks stewy. |
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Harrison Fire
Senior Member
United States
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Posted - 09/03/2010 : 08:21:42 AM
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I have replaced the circuit on a newer dash. Got it from A Parts Warehouse. (Yer welcome, Mike) (Call them)
I cost much less for the repair part vs a new dash and it was simple to do.
http://www.apartswarehouse.com/
Searched the web and found what I snipped below. There are ways to make them right. And you get to keep your odometer.
HF
http://www.schoolbusfleet.com/Forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8425
Hmmm, the old International instrument cluster problem. I worked for International for 6 years and lost count on how many instrument clusters I replaced in just the first month. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR, DO NOT BUY A NEW INSTRUMENT CLUSTER!!!! It is unneeded and a waste of money. Grab pen and paper and write this down: Richard Pheffer (deceased). He rebuilds instrument clusters and gurantee's his work. I have used him for years and have never had a problem with his work. He completly rebuild's/overhaul's your instrument cluster and in my opinion after his rebuilds I never have a problem with them again. Vehicles I have replaced with new ones have had problems in less than 2 or 3 years but I have vehicles running around with clusters that were rebuilt by him and have been in use for 6-7 years with no problems. And best of all he is a hell of alot cheaper than a new one from the dealer. |
My Fleet? (6) 93/99 IH 3800 Thomas and Blue Bird, Hydraulic Brakes, Manual and Auto Trans, (10) 00/06 FS65 Thomas Air Brake and Auto Trans, (2) 06 C2 Thomas and (2) 09/10 IC CE 300, Plus 3 more from another District |
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stewyk
Active Member
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Posted - 09/03/2010 : 08:56:20 AM
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| Thanks for the info but I'm sorry to inform you that Richard Pheffer has passed away. I will try "A Parts Warehouse" for a quote. Thanks |
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stewyk
Active Member
20 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2010 : 09:13:53 AM
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| Does anybody know what years diff. clusters will fit. I know from experaince that one cluster will fit many diff things, ie "99"-"02",3600-3800, and trucks. This will help also in finding what I need. Thanks |
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LPSMECH
Senior Member
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Posted - 09/03/2010 : 1:54:15 PM
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Did you re-solder ALL prongs or the 5 you found? Do them all.
Good luck. |
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stewyk
Active Member
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Posted - 09/04/2010 : 10:42:06 AM
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| I am going to check all connections on the board this weekend. I will let yall know how it works Tue. Thanks |
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BJ Henderson
Advanced Member
USA
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Posted - 09/05/2010 : 05:27:44 AM
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| Stewyk, I put a new one in and cracked the circuit when I installed the connector. I can "wiggle test" the green connector and everything starts working. Kind of fragile for a circuitboard, either that or I just don't have my touch anymore :) |
CMTT,CMAT,CMBT |
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stewyk
Active Member
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Posted - 09/07/2010 : 04:49:51 AM
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| Well guys and gals I have totally went through the board with a fine tooth comb and resolderd all connections that had any cracks. I did some research and mid 99 and up clusters are the same electronically. Does anybody have a schamitc of the wires on the back. I did take out the wires in the plug one at a time but may have put one back in the wrong spot. Any help would be great. Thanks |
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stewyk
Active Member
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Posted - 09/09/2010 : 6:38:35 PM
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| Well I found my problem. Doing alot of research found out that the same circuit board is used in the mid 99 through 08 models so while looking at a 99 found that I had one wire miss placed when cleaning wires. Put it back like it is to be and all works great. Thanks for all your help. |
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Cluster problems
