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 Defender 90 Puma. Bad connection rear of instrument cluster |
Andy730
 7th Nov 2019 10:15am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 61 · Views: 36810 · Subject: Defender 90 Puma. Bad connection rear of instrument cluster |
Hi Andrew,
First, download this file: https://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/attachment.php?s=65c5f2373961e86e4c01fd25440e4dea&attachmentid=395066&d=1458330603
And then search for “Conne ... |
| Defender 90 Puma. Bad connection rear of instrument cluster |
Andy730
6th Nov 2019 7:50pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 61 · Views: 36810 · Subject: Defender 90 Puma. Bad connection rear of instrument cluster |
Hello Andrew.
My Defender has been fine ever since I made the repair. I haven't gone back over the complete thread here, but I don't recall there being any issues with gauges.. but it has been a wh ... |
| Defender 90 Puma. Bad connection rear of instrument cluster |
Andy730
1st Jun 2019 7:29am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 61 · Views: 36810 · Subject: Defender 90 Puma. Bad connection rear of instrument cluster |
Hello Cristo,
Glad the repairs worked out ok.
As to your other problem with the AS10 unit, i'm sorry, but i can't help you with that one 
It might be an idea to post a new thread askin ... |
| Defender 90 Puma. Bad connection rear of instrument cluster |
Andy730
26th May 2019 8:11am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 61 · Views: 36810 · Subject: Defender 90 Puma. Bad connection rear of instrument cluster |
| I will add that if you have a problem with these bad joints on the PCB, then i noticed that every time the fault caused a problem with the car that it also reset the trip miles to zero once i got it s ... |
| Defender 90 Puma. Bad connection rear of instrument cluster |
Andy730
26th May 2019 7:59am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 61 · Views: 36810 · Subject: Defender 90 Puma. Bad connection rear of instrument cluster |
Yeah, just the trip meter, just as if you pressed the button.
I'm not sure where you are located, but if you're not up to a bit of soldering, then there is a guy 'on-line' and in the UK that will d ... |
| Defender 90 Puma. Bad connection rear of instrument cluster |
Andy730
25th May 2019 10:27am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 61 · Views: 36810 · Subject: Defender 90 Puma. Bad connection rear of instrument cluster |
Not sure it will help or not, but my problem eventually turned out to be cracked soldered connections n the instrument cluster where the socket is attached to the PCB.
There is a video of the probl ... |
| Annoying intermittent electrical fault... |
Andy730
12th Jun 2018 7:04am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 11 · Views: 5728 · Subject: Annoying intermittent electrical fault... |
Just adding a note here about this short thread as i've (with help & advise from others) found the problem and fixed it..
There is a complete thread on this forum about it here: http://www.defe ... |
| 2007 Puma, dash removal? How to...? |
Andy730
9th May 2018 2:23pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 14 · Views: 10207 · Subject: 2007 Puma, dash removal? How to...? |
All OK to all...
I'm currently awaiting for the new parts to arrive.. This little job is made easier by the fact i've currently got the instrument cluster held in place by just two screws as i've ... |
| 2007 Puma, dash removal? How to...? |
Andy730
9th May 2018 11:04am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 14 · Views: 10207 · Subject: 2007 Puma, dash removal? How to...? |
Hi,
Thanks for checking this out…
I need to replace the wiper boxes and drive rod on my 2007 puma defender 90. That in itself is OK, I just need to remove the dash to get to the bits…
Is ... |
| Defender 90 Puma. Bad connection rear of instrument cluster |
Andy730
4th May 2018 7:44pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 61 · Views: 36810 · Subject: Defender 90 Puma. Bad connection rear of instrument cluster |
Yes, thumbs up and my grateful thanks to him... even subscribed...
The internet is a wonderful thing indeed.. 
I'm not going to refit the rest of the plastic bits (top & bottom) of the ... |
| Defender 90 Puma. Bad connection rear of instrument cluster |
Andy730
4th May 2018 2:56pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 61 · Views: 36810 · Subject: Defender 90 Puma. Bad connection rear of instrument cluster |
Well, as it was such a nice day and with the wife at work, i decided to take the plunge..
removal of the cluster was simple.. (i've done that a few times)
taking the front clear plastic front of ... |
| Defender 90 Puma. Bad connection rear of instrument cluster |
Andy730
2nd May 2018 7:27pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 61 · Views: 36810 · Subject: Defender 90 Puma. Bad connection rear of instrument cluster |
Now that was very interesting and informative... With that, i think that i will have a go and try it myself... But i will leave it until the weekend...
I will take pics of what i find (should i see ... |
| Defender 90 Puma. Bad connection rear of instrument cluster |
Andy730
2nd May 2018 3:17pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 61 · Views: 36810 · Subject: Defender 90 Puma. Bad connection rear of instrument cluster |
That looks like twist and pull rather than a thread... and i guess the fuel/temp are the same from that... I think i will revisit having a look at it myself... Just need a clear afternoon now... 
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| Defender 90 Puma. Bad connection rear of instrument cluster |
Andy730
2nd May 2018 7:23am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 61 · Views: 36810 · Subject: Defender 90 Puma. Bad connection rear of instrument cluster |
| If you’re feeling brave it’s probably a cracked solder joint on the cluster connector possibly from what you’ve said? Normally can see them with a good magnifying glass. Or you could try mark h ... |
| Defender 90 Puma. Bad connection rear of instrument cluster |
Andy730
1st May 2018 7:25pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 61 · Views: 36810 · Subject: Defender 90 Puma. Bad connection rear of instrument cluster |
So.. i think i now have the problem pinpointed (fingers crossed)
I have removed the instrument cluster and pulled the multi-pin plug apart, in an attempt to to rule out a bad connection within the ... |
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