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Old 10-25-09, 09:18 PM
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1987 warning lights?

does any one know how to fix the warning lights a lot of mine don't come on when i start the car.
Old 10-26-09, 01:01 AM
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Re-solder the connections inside the warning light cluster. It is very common for the cold solder joints to fail. Focus on the joints where the wiring harness pins connect to the circuit board and other places that look like they have lost the connection. Also, remove the old solder before re-soldering the joint. If you just reheat the old solder, the problem will likely come back and you'll have to do it all over again.
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thanks dude i'm going to have do that
Old 10-27-09, 01:34 AM
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No problem. Be careful removing the warning light surround if it is still in one piece. Good info from Aaroncake, a forum moderator, about this procedure and lots of other RX7 related knowledge. http://aaroncake.net/RX-7/tech1.htm
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yep its very easy.

i just melt the factory solder, and let it cool.

you need to do ALL of the solder joints
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how do you remove the old solder just heat it up and rub it off or something?
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Originally Posted by MazdaRX7-87
how do you remove the old solder just heat it up and rub it off or something?
Try this link: http://www.aaroncake.net/electronics/desolder.htm

and this one as well: http://www.aaroncake.net/electronics/solder.htm
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Thanks bro those site were really helpful.
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Originally Posted by MazdaRX7-87
Thanks bro those site were really helpful.
No problem but the real thanks ought to be directed to Mr. Cake himself.
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