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 grounding point location help for mk1 panel/gauges/speedometer

 Created by: rlazarowich
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 Posted: Jul 29, 2017 09:05AM
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Hi,

I get it now. Yes, I have that ... it's the nut that holds down the voltage regulator for the fuel gauge. All clamped down properly.

Thank you very much!

Richard

 Posted: Jul 29, 2017 05:47AM
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If you look at the back of the speedo, the center section sticks out from the rest of the housing. Above that on the RH side (as you are looking at it) there should be a small stud just beside the light bulb socket. That stud should be around 3/8" or 5/16" with a nut on it. That is where the cluster of black wires are grounded to the instruments. Hope this helps.

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 Posted: Jul 28, 2017 10:13AM
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Hi,

Could some please tell me where the panel, gauges, and speedometer are supposed to be properly grounded? Essentially, where is that group of black wires supposed screwed down? I can't find a proper image in my manuals.

Thanks,

Richard