Hi All
Vimzo here. I am looking for a Voltage stabilizer for a Ford Capri 1600GT 1970 model. I it is a 2-pin unit that fits on the rear of the cluster unit. Purpose: to stabilize the voltage on the temp, fuel, voltmeter, oil pressure and rev counter to give a constant more accurate reading.
I look froward to your favourable responses.
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Vimzo.
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Wanted: Voltage stabilizer for instrument cluster on Capri
Wanted: Voltage stabilizer for instrument cluster on Capri
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Re: Wanted: Voltage stabilizer for instrument cluster on Cap
I used a modern voltage regulator chip previously on some of my Fairmont gauges. It works a charm and is dirt cheap, just find out what the voltage should be regulated at and buy the correct chip (bought mine from a local hifi repair shop). Some of the capri sites should say what voltage you are looking for.
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Re: Wanted: Voltage stabilizer for instrument cluster on Cap
Very interesting, like the opening poster I have a similar problem, perhaps now I can finally have a few guages that work...FairmontGT wrote:I used a modern voltage regulator chip previously on some of my Fairmont gauges. It works a charm and is dirt cheap, just find out what the voltage should be regulated at and buy the correct chip (bought mine from a local hifi repair shop). Some of the capri sites should say what voltage you are looking for.
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Re: Wanted: Voltage stabilizer for instrument cluster on Cap
I used instructions like these. http://www.centroidproducts.com/mustang.gif
I remember now, bought a 5V regulator (the 7805 chip) and replaced the old voltage regulator. I think chances are good the capris will also use 5V if both the mustangs and fairmonts did.
I remember now, bought a 5V regulator (the 7805 chip) and replaced the old voltage regulator. I think chances are good the capris will also use 5V if both the mustangs and fairmonts did.
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Re: Wanted: Voltage stabilizer for instrument cluster on Cap
Hi Guys,
Thanks for the response. It's always good to know that I have your support!
My fuel and temp gauges are not working. But if I earth them they go all the way to the end. What worries me is that they all on one side (left-hand-side)of the instrument cluster. My volt meter and oil pressure on the RHS of the cluster works perfrectly. Did you experience a similar problem and when you replaced the voltage stabilizer did it sort your problem out?
Please let me know.
Regards,
Vimal.
0836773404.
Thanks for the response. It's always good to know that I have your support!
My fuel and temp gauges are not working. But if I earth them they go all the way to the end. What worries me is that they all on one side (left-hand-side)of the instrument cluster. My volt meter and oil pressure on the RHS of the cluster works perfrectly. Did you experience a similar problem and when you replaced the voltage stabilizer did it sort your problem out?
Please let me know.
Regards,
Vimal.
0836773404.
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