oil/tacho gauge fault

2003 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER
240,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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LUKE89
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i have a 2003 100 series standard diesel land cruiser. recently the tacho and oil pressure gauges have been intermitently dropping in and out whilst the other instruments remain fully functional. would appreciate any info/advice as i am trying to sell the vehicle.
Aug 11, 2011 at 10:58 AM
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LUKE89
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also the vehicle has been at an auto sparky for three weeks who had NO IDEA what the issue is.
Aug 11, 2011 at 10:59 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Such problem are most likely due to a bad connection at the meter cluster. It could be a bad soldered joint. You need to remove the meter cluster to have a closer look and repair if necessary.
Aug 11, 2011 at 12:52 PM
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KHLOW2008
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It is not a mechanical fault so not easy to detect, furthermore being intermittent.

Get someone who is good with electricals to have a look at the meter cluster.
Aug 12, 2011 at 12:15 AM
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TIMOTHY WRAY
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I have the same problem as Luke89 in my 2005 100 series cruiser , did you sort it out Luke89
Jan 26, 2018 at 1:00 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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I had one of these with a similar problem a while ago, it was a cracked circuit board in the cluster, may be worth having a look at this.
Jan 26, 2018 at 8:45 PM