MK2 cluster "foil" question

[amalventano1@comcast.net (Allyn)]

you can run a bypass like straight to the tach (if thats the only main
difference), or you could just repair the foil by jumpering the bad spot, if it
didnt take out too many traces.
Al

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken B" <Indiana_Red@hotmail.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2002 8:06 PM
Subject: MK2 cluster "foil" question


> So, I just got a 160 mph sppedo cluster.  The one with the upshift light and
> the temp on the lower left of the 7K tach.
> The "foil" circuitry is damaged wher one of the big connectors USED TO BE.
> I have a MK2 cluster that was from a 8v so the 120 speedo and the 6k tach
> with an intact "foil"  You know where I am going with th\is....  If the only
> difference is the "scale" of the 2 main dial type gauges tach/speedo couldnt
> the foil be swapped.  Im thinking that the other functions are the same and
> would have the same "pin-outs" on the 2 big connectors.  The speedo is
> mechanically driven and the tach gets its signal from a somewhat outside
> source.  Im goig to try it unless I get some discouraging feedback.  Chime
> in if you have info on this or even a theory.
> Thanks as allways
> Ken
> 1979 Scirocco  "McFly"
> 16v conversion "...it's working....It's WORKING...!"
> tracing electrical gremlins now...
> VORTEX:  "Indiana Red"
>
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