Even if it is a bad connection, upgrading to the solid state device is simple and safer. I am told. dont quote me.... that when the mechanical VR fails, it fails in a way as to deliver 12 volts constant. This will kill your gauges as they require 5 volts.
I took a simple trip to the local electrical supply house and bought all the necessary components for less than 20 bucks ( I have enough supplies to make 5 VRS)
It was a fun project and it works like a charm.
Let me know if you get hung up...... I could probably pop a set of ingredients in the mail for you.
Follow the link that moparmandan provided and check it out!
Rusty..
