Repairing an Instrument Cluster Backlight with the ELD-M on a 2005 Dodge Magnum

[@TheIneffableEnigma]

Hey Distractor Beam, just wanted to drop a like and a comment. Your video helped immensely. I’m a soldering noob and with a cheap kit and the part you recommended, I was able to repair my 2013 Dodge Challenger’s electroluminescent panel. Much better than dealer price for a whole new cluster. Thank you!

[@NowonBeauty]

We have the same problem in our 2013 Dodge Challenger! So it worked, this replacement? Did you buy it from the same place in Romania? We are looking at the site now.

[@TheIneffableEnigma]

@@NowonBeauty Hey, just saw your message. I actually bought mine on eBay. It arrived faster and although it was not listed for 2013 Challenger, it was the same part albeit a bit pricier.

[@Dioimai]

@@TheIneffableEnigma what part did you search for on eBay

[@TheIneffableEnigma]

@@Dioimai Part number is ELDM. Don't worry if your year is not listed on the eBay page, as long as it matches the website the OP offered, you're good. It worked for me.

[@ojwilks]

I have a 2008 RAM 2500 truck with same issue, wondering if this same tutorial would work on that.

[@10100rsn]

When desoldering any through hole parts just add a little solder, apply some flux and then use a hot 470 degree soldering iron with some solder wick. You will know its working because the flux will smoke and seep through the wick and suck the solder right out of the hole. ;) You will need to cut any used solder wick off the end as you go to prevent it from sucking the heat out of the area your trying to work on.

[@Titanic19127]

I really need this done on my 2009 Charger RT

[@scottbouc2888]

I have a 2013 Dodge Challenger RT and the backlight on the gauges shows black spots that will go away after awhile when driving car sat over the winter and it randomly started doing this. Will this fix my issue I'm having or should I look for something else?

[@TheIneffableEnigma]

This issue is because of the electroluminscent panel that actually provides the backlight. You can always swap one out from a jumkyard cluster if you're savvy enough, and know which models and years have the same backlight.

[@kellyslaughter1845]

Problem is most if not all of the panels from a salvage yard will be just as bad if not worse. Not really a viable solution.

[@hairbarber-ology]

Very nice video next time have some light over you so we can get a clear vision but thanks the video is 100

[@dc-wp8oc]

Maybe I missed this but what was the original issue? And what is the pry tool you are using? Have a Dakota; all the gauges operate fine but at night the lighting on the left and right gauges, is only partially illuminated.

[@Distractor_Beam]

No back light All tools are in the description You may just have a couple bulbs out.

[@TacitZero]

Wait technically I could just solder a new transformer in right?

[@KuiperShaina]

So my PRND indicator periodically makes guest appearances, this transformer swap will fix it? Cause my backlight is fine, and so is my odometer.

[@MrCougar214]

I have the same issue. Did you ever get an answer? Do your gauge needles also dance around when they feel like it cause mine do that too.

[@KuiperShaina]

@@MrCougar214 I just replaced the cluster, since it was acting super funny, and sending weird messages over the CAN network. Unfortunately I gained like 45000 miles, but whatever it works. Cost me like 100$ at a junk yard, and swapped it in 45 minutes.

[@MrCougar214]

@@KuiperShaina I was looking at the clusters on Ebay. I can get one for about 80 bucks. I also heard you can bring it to the dealer and have your mileage set to what yours actually is.

[@KuiperShaina]

@@MrCougar214 honestly I don't know about that last part. I have the factory programming tool, and don't see an option to set the milage. I could've sworn I saw it before i swapped the cluster, but couldn't find it after swapping.

[@MrCougar214]

@@KuiperShaina Oh? Could you share a link to that tool please?

[@baggedchallenger]

Where are you located? I'll pay you to do mines. Lol 2010 dodge challenger R/T.

[@Titanic19127]

Same I would pay him a good amount of money to have this done on my 2009 RT

[@Leonardo_dav]

Nice work 💯

[@callenomari1403]

I realize it's kinda randomly asking but does anybody know a good site to stream new tv shows online?

[@grantjoseph2878]

@Callen Omari try Flixzone. Just google for it =)

[@colecolwell5941]

I put a new switch an my dash lights went off is it the gauges light bulb

[@jamestaylor786]

Where do you get the kit to repair the lights?

[@distractor_beamreviews]

Links in the description

[@LLM213]

Very helpful thanx

[@r0ckgod3608]

What was wrong with the dashlights to warrent this repair? I got an issue with mine turning off and was wondering if this could be the solution

[@Distractor_Beam]

It flickered from time to time, and then it shut off entirely.

[@r0ckgod3608]

@@Distractor_Beam sounds similar to my issue, gonna have to consider this method, glad you made a great video on it

[@mikestewart9407]

@@Distractor_Beam mine come on but alot of blank spots that move around. Can hear it hissing

[@jlrockafella]

You are supposed to add low melt solder when using those 😂

[@craigpennington1251]

Every time I did that to plastic, it shattered.. Plastic sucks big time. Computer cars are an expensive pain.

[@psirobioushellenious8015]

Can't see anything

[@psirobioushellenious8015]

dont know why i did that lol good job who does this work ? need a cluster done who how where do we send ?

[@draganmitic6396]

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