xciting 500 instrument cluster problems

[Scootmaster]

I recently aquired a 2009 xciting 500ri. It runs great but the guage cluster doesn't work. The back lighting, trip odo,clock,turn, hi beam indicator all work but none of the guages, tach,speedo, fuel, temp do not. The battery light and cell phone light stay on. Any ideas? I'm pretty certain it's going to be the cluster itself but I'd like to know it's not a problem in the wiring leading up to the guages before I have to spring for a new one, if I can even find one. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[CROSSBOLT]

I will bet there is more than one plug/connector into that cluster and one has worked loose.

[Scootmaster]

I've removed the cluster and there's one 24 pin connection. I looked for cold solder joints and even resoldered ones that looked questionable but no change when i hooked it back up.

[CROSSBOLT]

I lost the bet, dint I! The next step is probably inside the cluster. A couple of guys on here have opened their instrument clusters and repaired them rather than part with the bucket of cash needed to replace the whole thing. You may want to check all the grounding points first because bad grounding could produce your symptoms.

[Scootmaster]

Problem solved! I bit the bullet and bought a new cluster. Btw, the old one looks cool hanging on my workbench peg board. I'll post some pics after I study the schematics and run some Vdc to the backlight connector. Lemons to lemonade! 

[CROSSBOLT]