BNR32 / BCNR33 / BNR34
Skyline GT-R & GTS-T
Cold-joint dropouts on the cluster PCB. Tacho cuts out at high RPM, speedo drops below 60. Prime candidate for full re-flow + LED refresh.
タコフィ / Nissan JDM cluster specialists · the import era (1989–2005)
Nissan JDM cluster restoration
Restore. Refresh. Redline.
The gauge you have isn't broken — it's waiting. Skyline, Silvia, 180SX, Z32, Z33, Stagea, GTI-R. We bring the original cluster back to life by hand: cold joints re-flowed, backlights refreshed, stepper motors set right. The instruments your car left the factory with — working the way they were meant to.
Free per-gauge quote in 24 hours. Free tracked return shipping.
Other work — Australian 4x4s & utes — considered as bench capacity allows.
Australia wide
Free tracked return shipping
12-month warranty
Resolder work covered
Packing guide
Cluster protection first
Quote in 24 hrs
Free, no obligation
Platforms we restore
Save the original. Skip the swap.
These clusters were built for the cars they live in. A generic replacement doesn't know your odometer, your trim, your VIN. We bring the original cluster back — per-gauge pricing, free quote in 24 hours, you pay only for the gauges that need work.
S13 / S14 / S15
Silvia (PS13, S14, S15 Spec-R)
Dim or dead backlights, intermittent speedo, fuel/temp drift. S15 clusters transform with an LED refresh.
RPS13
180SX / 200SX
Stepper motor wear on tacho and speedo. Custom dial faces a popular addition while the cluster is open.
Z32
300ZX Twin Turbo
Dim displays, ageing segmented LCD, dead warning lamps. Backlight refresh transforms night driving.
Z33
350Z
Tacho needle sweep faults, inconsistent backlight. Sealed cluster — clean, contained restoration.
WC34 / M35
Stagea
Skyline-era cluster architecture. Same cold joints, same dim backlight, same speedo dropouts. Same fix.
RNN14
Pulsar GTI-R
Rare cluster. Careful disassembly, original markings preserved, joints re-flowed under magnification.
A31 / A32
Cefiro
JDM-only cluster, ageing solder joints and dim illumination. Worth saving — replacements are scarce.
C33 / C34
Laurel
Same RB-era electronics family. Stepper wear and cold joints respond well to bench restoration.
Not listed?
Also serviced: 4x4s & utes →Not sure which fault you have?
Send photos of the cluster front and back. We'll diagnose and quote within 24 hours — free.
Inside the workshop
Substance, not appearance. Every joint, by hand.
The flashy fix is to rip the cluster out and bolt in something aftermarket. The right fix is slower — strip it, lift the PCB, inspect every joint under magnification, re-flow what's failing, bench-test the lot. The cluster you get back is the one your car was born with — only working properly again.
Strip & catalogue
Full strip-down — dials, needles, lens, housing separated. Every component catalogued before work begins.
PCB extraction
Circuit board lifted from the housing. Cold joints and cracked traces identified for re-flow.
Magnified inspection
Every joint checked under magnification. Suspect connections re-flowed and verified before reassembly.
Dial face removal
Dial faces carefully removed for cleaning or replacement. Original Nissan markings preserved where possible.
Rear solder inspection
Back of the board checked for cold joints around stepper motors and connector pins.
Hand re-solder
Every cold joint re-flowed by hand using a temperature-controlled iron. No shortcuts — pin by pin.
Bench tested & done
Cluster powered up on the bench. All gauges, backlights, and warning lamps verified before packing for return.
Recognise these joints in your own cluster?
If your tacho cuts out, backlight is patchy, or a needle is stuck — that's our daily work.
How it works
From checkout to your door in 7–14 days.
Free per-gauge quote within 24 hours. Approve it, ship your cluster in, and we handle the rest.
Day 0
Submit enquiry
Send your platform, gauge fault description, and a few photos. Free per-gauge quote back within 24 hours — no obligation.
Day 1–3
Ship your cluster
Once you approve the quote, pack the cluster using our guide and send it in tracked. We cover return shipping.
Day 4
Receive & inspect
Cluster arrives at the workshop. Full visual and electrical inspection logged before any work begins.
Day 5–9
Restoration work
Cold joints re-soldered, stepper motors replaced where needed, optional LED backlight refresh and custom dial faces.
Day 10–11
Testing & QC
Every gauge, backlight, and warning lamp bench-tested. Only passes QC if everything works perfectly.
Day 12–14
Shipped to you
Cluster packed securely and dispatched via tracked express. You get a tracking number same day.
Ready to start? Day 0 begins with a free quote.
Send fault details and photos — we reply within 24 hours, no obligation.
Why Tachofi
Built for owners who care what's behind the wheel.
Australia based
Tracked send-in and return shipping nationwide.
JDM heritage
Built on Skyline, Silvia, 180SX, Z and Stagea clusters — our original focus.
12-month warranty
Speedometer and tachometer re-solder work covered for 12 months.
Per-gauge pricing
Free quote in 24 hrs. Pay only for what needs fixing.
12-month warranty
All speedometer and tachometer re-soldering work is covered by a 12-month warranty from the date your cluster is returned. If a joint we re-flowed fails within that period, send it back and we'll repair it at no charge.
Additional parts & right to refuse
Upon inspection, your cluster may require additional parts beyond the purchased service tier (e.g. damaged stepper motors, corroded connectors, or cracked PCB traces). In such cases we will contact you with a quote for the additional work. If you choose not to proceed, we reserve the right to cancel the service and issue a full refund. Your cluster will be returned unmodified at no extra cost.
タコフィ · Restore. Refresh. Redline.
Bring your Nissan cluster back to life.
Free per-gauge quote in 24 hours. Free tracked return shipping. 12-month warranty on every joint we re-flow.