Weird Gauge Problem
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Tuned
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From: Montana
Weird Gauge Problem
Twice in the last 2 weeks I've been idling in traffic when my fuel gauge and temp gauge will peg to the right for about 1 minute and then return to normal positions. The oil pressure gauge and volt-meter(?) aren't affected.
Any ideas what might be causing this? Obviously some sort of electrical problem, but where? We've been getting a ton of rain lately so I'm wondering if its moisture related.
Thanks!
Any ideas what might be causing this? Obviously some sort of electrical problem, but where? We've been getting a ton of rain lately so I'm wondering if its moisture related.
Thanks!
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From: Baltimore
The ICVR is the voltage regulator that is plugged onto the back of the instrument cluster. It is rectangular in shape and about 3/8" thick. It has a connector on it that is similar to a 9 volt battery connector. The problem could be that the ICVR has gone bad. It is not uncommon for them to die.
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From: Hartland, MI
The ICVR is on the back of the instrument panel. I think its rectangular, althogh I havent seen one in quite a while. The ICVR is Instrument Cluster Voltage Regulator. It regulates the voltage to the gauges and sending units. Most like a faulty connection is to blame for your issue. My truck has been doing that sporadically for many years. Mosture will definately affect it, I live in Louisiana HUMID all the time. As Milon suggested a clean up of the sprinted circuit board and ICVR connections would probably cure it.
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On this illustration they call it an IVR.
Look Just above the word *Speedometer*
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion...lusterBack.JPG
Look Just above the word *Speedometer*
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion...lusterBack.JPG
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