Here’s a helpful post for those who are having issues with their dashboard gauges / instrument cluster panels.
If it’s not the wiring that’s causing your issues, it’s probably the printed circuit board on the backside of the instrument cluster.
It’s good to know that new replacements are available to fix your woes if you need it.
We saw these on ebay, from assorted vendors.
Probably all actually made by a company called “EMCO Specialties” (as was stated in one of the listings we saw), but of course, it’s branded as well by the various sellers: Classic Industries, Jegs, OER.
They state these are made in the USA.
There’s 2 different types.
1 says it’s for “Buick Regal – Base Model”.
The other for “Buick Grand National, For Models With Turbo (tachometer)”.
So you should be sure to get the correct version for your specific car!
Prices vary per vendor, and as they are all the same item, just pick the cheapest one!
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> YOU SHOULD BE AWARE THAT NEITHER OF THE VERSIONS BELOW LOOK LIKE THEY WILL ACTUALLY WORK FOR DIGITAL DASHES! WE NOTICED THERE ISN’T A SPOT FOR THE “LOW BOOST” OR “HIGH BOOST” LAMPS! (BUT CHECK YOUR OWN CAR TO BE SURE!) <
> THESE WILL NOT WORK FOR GNX CARS EITHER, SINCE THEY USE STEWART WARNER GAUGES (AND THE LIGHTS ARE INSIDE THE GAUGES) <
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The first one:
Instrument Panel Printed Circuit Board 1984-1987 Buick Regal-Base Model, Powers Gauge Circuits and Dash Lighting.
JEGS part number 19022.
printed on the actual circuit board: (part #) 25076807
Another vendor (Jolt Parts) says: Printed Circuit For Models With Tachometer.
Reproduction of the original printed circuit designed for use with 1984-1987 Buick Regal models. Each printed circuit unit is meticulously manufactured to exact factory specifications and replaces the original non functioning circuit allowing your dash instruments to function properly. Installs on the back section of the instrument cluster assembly.
Jolt Parts: $79.98 + free shipping
Classic Industries Auto Parts Store: $74.99 + 9.68 shipping
Jeg's $74.99 + $15.99 Shipping
(+ tax of course, on all of these)
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(notice that this version is green on one side, where the below version is white)
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The second one:
OEM-Style Instrument Panel Printed Circuit Board 1984-1987 Buick Grand National [With Turbo / tachometer], Powers Gauge Circuits and Dash Lighting.
JEGS part number 19023.
printed on the actual circuit board: replaces 25079363.
Jolt Parts: $89.98 + $12 shipping (brand: OER)
Jegs: $74.99 + $15.99 Shipping.
Buick Applications:
1984-1987 Buick Regal Grand National
1984-1986 Buick Regal T-Type
1984-1987 Buick Regal Limited
1987 Buick Regal Turbo T
*THIS IS THE VERSION MOST TURBO REGAL OWNERS WILL NEED*
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(notice that this version is white on one side, where the above version is green)
(and it may not look exactly like the part that is currently in your vehicle!)
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