Howdy there folks, I have a quick question. My dash lights have a short in them when I turn on my headlights, when I looked it was a break in one of the circuits on the printed circuit. Now I know that a person used to be able to get printed circuits at a reasonable price, what I'm looking for is the best place/price/ and any info on changing the printed circuit. I have an 85' sport coupe that has been modded a bit, I can't remember what year gauge cluster I have, but I believe it's an 86' with the 145 speedo and tach. Any help would be appreciated folks as the printed circuit is all that needs replaced. Thanks and take care now...

 

I would remove the circuit board and try soldering a small jumper wire across the break, the foil circuit does nothing for regulating power or anything else except carrying voltage so I wouldn't worry about the size of the wire.


I have repaired many circuit boards this way and have never had a problem.

 

Use a LOW wattage solidering iron (15 watt) to avoid burning/melting the plastic backing and don't keep it in one place too long.