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costal_cat Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 11:23 am Post subject: GoWesty printed circuit board replacement kit |
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I just got an email from GoWesty that the new and improved printed circuit board replacement kits are available and now there is no core charge .....
http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=24189&category_id=&category_parent_id=
Looks like a good set up did anyone ever install the original one? Any thoughts ?
I don't think there is really another option out there for this.... _________________ 87 Syncro Westy
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kalispell365 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 11:31 am Post subject: |
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Looks nice and clean! _________________ 1983 Diesel Vanagon Westfalia chassis with Subaru 2.2l |
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costal_cat Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 11:33 am Post subject: |
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kalispell365 wrote: |
Looks nice and clean! |
Right? I may make this the winter project. My high beams indicator went out so I need to do something either way _________________ 87 Syncro Westy
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tarandusVDub Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 11:50 am Post subject: |
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I'm interested in this too as mine is getting flakier by the year... _________________ 1990 Syncro 16" DoppleKabine 2.1 DJ 112i
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Sold: 1972 Bay Campmobile; 1984 Westy, base model, 2WD. |
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costal_cat Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 12:04 pm Post subject: |
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tarandusVDub wrote: |
I'm interested in this too as mine is getting flakier by the year... |
Anyone ever tried a group buy discount with GW? I wonder if we had 5 of us order if they would do something? _________________ 87 Syncro Westy
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tarandusVDub Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 12:06 pm Post subject: |
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costal_cat wrote: |
tarandusVDub wrote: |
I'm interested in this too as mine is getting flakier by the year... |
Anyone ever tried a group buy discount with GW? I wonder if we had 5 of us order if they would do something? |
I'm in! _________________ 1990 Syncro 16" DoppleKabine 2.1 DJ 112i
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costal_cat Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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tarandusVDub wrote: |
costal_cat wrote: |
tarandusVDub wrote: |
I'm interested in this too as mine is getting flakier by the year... |
Anyone ever tried a group buy discount with GW? I wonder if we had 5 of us order if they would do something? |
I'm in! |
That's 2 of us. If anyone else is interested I'm willing to give them a call and see what they say... _________________ 87 Syncro Westy
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costal_cat Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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No group discounts right now but if your on the mailing list they will be sending out a discount this week that can be used on this product. _________________ 87 Syncro Westy
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tarandusVDub Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for looking into it costal. _________________ 1990 Syncro 16" DoppleKabine 2.1 DJ 112i
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costal_cat Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 11:24 am Post subject: |
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Ok I ordered one up
I will post the install and results if folks would like..
Did anyone order one? I did get almost 45 off with the holiday promo code...
Happy Holiday! _________________ 87 Syncro Westy
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Mmartinphd Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 5:55 am Post subject: |
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Any updates? I just got mine and plan to install this weekend. I messed up my circuit board replacing bulbs. _________________ ------------------------------
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Mmartinphd Samba Member
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t3 kopf Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 11:30 am Post subject: |
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Just read and follow the included directions and its easy. They really did a good job with this one. I would NOT reccommend permanantly splicing the harness into yours like the end of the directions opt however. That is one thing i dont know why they suggested. They call it "optional" but its a terrible idea...
Also, when the leds are in place correctly, You will hear and feel them SNAP into place. They take a little force to snap into their sockets. _________________ '90 Carat w/ '95 phase 1 EJ22 OBD2 conversion |
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Altoona Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 11:45 am Post subject: |
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t3 kopf wrote: |
Just read and follow the included directions and its easy. They really did a good job with this one. I would NOT reccommend permanantly splicing the harness into yours like the end of the directions opt however. That is one thing i dont know why they suggested. They call it "optional" but its a terrible idea...
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I have seen the stock plug and the connectors inside cause issues because they are old/damaged. I guess this way you can do away with that plug if it is a problem. |
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t3 kopf Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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Ive been trying to find the part numbers for those terminals. Wonder if anyone else has. Permanantly splicing it means you cant remove it for maitenance and i dont like that idea _________________ '90 Carat w/ '95 phase 1 EJ22 OBD2 conversion |
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Mmartinphd Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 12:31 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks! _________________ ------------------------------
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Altoona Samba Member
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t3 kopf wrote: |
Ive been trying to find the part numbers for those terminals. Wonder if anyone else has. Permanantly splicing it means you cant remove it for maitenance and i dont like that idea |
Can't you just unplug the harness from the circuit board? |
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GreenMachineVW Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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t3 kopf wrote: |
Ive been trying to find the part numbers for those terminals. Wonder if anyone else has. Permanantly splicing it means you cant remove it for maitenance and i dont like that idea |
I contacted one of the major suppliers, even sending a couple of terminals, and the plastic connector. I was informed that they were nowhere to be had. I also asked Kyle who does the harnesses, to no avail. If you do find them, spread the word: that would allow new harnesses in a few places that is impossible today. |
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Mmartinphd Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2015 11:06 am Post subject: |
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Went just fine. Thanks for the advice on seating the LEDs. I misread and thought you meant they needed to "click" into the cluster piece, but when I figured out they needed to seat on the circuit board, all went smooth after that. Instructions are good.
Now I need to find the heart to toss my old printed circuit board. I definitely continued to destroy it when I took it off. _________________ ------------------------------
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t3 kopf Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2015 4:14 pm Post subject: |
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GreenMachineVW wrote: |
t3 kopf wrote: |
Ive been trying to find the part numbers for those terminals. Wonder if anyone else has. Permanantly splicing it means you cant remove it for maitenance and i dont like that idea |
I contacted one of the major suppliers, even sending a couple of terminals, and the plastic connector. I was informed that they were nowhere to be had. I also asked Kyle who does the harnesses, to no avail. If you do find them, spread the word: that would allow new harnesses in a few places that is impossible today. |
If i had the part number that was on the connector, i could probably find the terminals somewhere. I have been able to get terminals and connectors that people say are no longer made in the past. Even ones that Kyle doesnt have. _________________ '90 Carat w/ '95 phase 1 EJ22 OBD2 conversion |
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