Instrument Cluster Connector (C1) Problem)

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RK1
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Post Sat Nov 28, 2020 3:05 pm

White connector (C1) going into Instrument Cluster seems faulty. When I push wires on the connector, I can see the fuel gauge needle bounce around and the brake pad light flicker on and off. Any ideas how I replace this connector?

I started having this problem when a mechanic replaced the fuel pump and aggressively pulled the wiring harness linked to the white connector. Had problems with the fuel gauge and brake pad light after mechanic messed around with wires. Usual checks done ( checked fuel sending unit, ground nut, resoldered the connections).
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Brianmoooore
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Post Sat Nov 28, 2020 7:09 pm

Main circuit board can crack around the pins of the sockets if the wiring to them is pulled around.
You say "resoldered the connections". Including these?
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Post Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:02 am

Haven't done these - will give it a go - thanks your help