Seagrass

I am curious, why a crack connection will damage the electrical circuit, and can't be fixed? I am a EE engineer.

If someone can fix it, its mean that the needle can be repaired or replace.

So why only JIM WALKER can fix it and we can't? only he can get the parts or he have special skill?

I am just wandering why no one fix the needles themself? is there any?

Thanks

The needles can be purchased for $75 each but I suspect this is pc board component issue. I read on here or another Lexus site that needles that are almost completely dark are harder to repair ... if the problem is the coating or material then that wouldn't seem to make a difference. I think Jim and Mr Whizard provide a valuable low cost service compared to the dealers, and judging by the number of satisfied customers and cheerleaders they must do a great job. However, in the spirit of owners helping fellow owners I think I might inclined to share the info ... maybe not :)

Can the blacked out tach and speedo needles be repaired by replacing the capacitors mentioned in several posts? I'm comfortable with PC board soldering (former NASA tech) and don't want to paint the needles.