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n20michael

08-23-2010 10:13 PM

Instatrim indicator question

Hey Guys

Is there any way to test a set of Instatrim indicators? I have a set on my Baja, there is a 12V wire and 2 ribbon cables going to the gauge. When I turn the key "on" the very top and bottom lights come on, but the others don't regardless of tab position. I have tried removing and cleaning the actual piece that clamps around the tab, but, it didn't help, I would like to see if there is ANY kind of signal going to gauge.

ANY help would be appreciated!
Thanks!
Michael

kennyo

08-24-2010 10:58 AM

Mine does the same thing. The tabs work, just not the gauge on one side....

n20michael

08-24-2010 05:51 PM

Anyone have any ideas?

252 Baja

09-10-2010 02:44 PM

Mine did the same thing, turned out to be the gauge.

I got the parts here;

http://insta-trim.com/main.html

bert4332

09-15-2010 07:48 PM

The indicators are based on magnets in the cylinder. If you take apart the cylinder, there should be a white line on the bracket that lines up with the white line on the magnet, if they move or are not lined up, it will not work very well.

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