Instrument Voltage Regulator

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Nov 16, 2001 | 11:50 PM

1970f2504x4

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Instrument Voltage Regulator

Hello.. I am going to be replacing the voltage regulator in my truck this weekend (All my guages are dead and I think I narrowed it down to the IVR). I picked up a new one, but I can't figure out how to detach the old instrument voltage regulator from the plastic circuit board. My biggest fear is that I might break the plastic circuit board if I don't take it of the right way. What is the best way to get the circuit board detached from the IVR? Thanks!

James Kern
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Nov 17, 2001 | 03:27 PM

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Instrument Voltage Regulator

All of the ones I have changed have been attached to the back on the instrument cluster by one single screw.

Nov 17, 2001 | 08:29 PM

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Instrument Voltage Regulator

All the ones I've seen are held by a nut !

Dennis

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Nov 17, 2001 | 10:36 PM

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Instrument Voltage Regulator

Once the screw is removed ....It connects just like a 9 volt battery would

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Nov 17, 2001 | 10:45 PM

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Instrument Voltage Regulator

James, it connects the same way as the clip on a 9-volt battery. You're smart to be concerned about the flexible circuit board. Take a thin-bladed screwdriver and carefully pry apart the contacts each a little at a time and they will pop off. Be careful not to put any stress on the circuit board. The new one will snap back in, push straight down.

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Dec 6, 2001 | 08:07 PM

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Instrument Voltage Regulator

Well, I got it installed with no problem. I carefully pried off the snap connectors with a small screwdriver and it popped right off. It still didn't fix the guages, but at least I know that part is good. There isnn't alot left to diagnose in the circuit.. so I guess I should try replacing one of the sending units next.

James Kern
1970 F250 4x4