Please note that this is a repair and upgrade of your cluster, not an exchange,
and not a purchase of a stock unit! You must send me your cluster for this
service!
The B1 Super Cluster Upgrade is the Best Cluster Repair
Available!!!
What is the B1 Upgrade?
Every rebuilder knows that the biggest problem with the Ford Think cluster
is the amount of heat produced from the Circuits that convert 72 Volts DC To
lesser voltages. That type of voltage conversion generates enough constant heat
to weaken the components over time. These circuits are active whenever the main
power switch under the seat is in the on position. Sure, you can turn the
switch off when the vehicle is not in use, but that creates another problem.
The surge of activating that switch has been known to push these heat weakened
components over the edge. Installing new parts to replace the ones that fail
the most has been the best solution for damaged clusters up to this time. A few
rebuilders have created heat sinks to remove the heat or higher rated
components that generate more heat but withstand it better. Either way, the
cluster board gets way too hot, hot enough to catch fire and take the rest of
the vehicle with it!!! Enter the B1...
The best way to remove heat from a circuit is to remove the circuit. Instead
of building heat sinks or attaching outside units to the cluster which still
retain heat and add weight to the frail plastic shell, I have developed the B1
system. It is very simple. The 72 volt to 12 volt conversion takes place
outside of the cluster. Actually a foot away from it is more accurate. About
20% of the printed circuit board's designated use has been eliminated along
with 70% of the heat. This system also draws less power from the batteries,
approximately 15%. Along with these advantages comes a few more important ones.
The external power supply has an internal surge protector circuit and maintains
a constant voltage regardless of charge condition down to 60 volts. Another
plus of this system is the ability to diagnose voltage loss. The harness that
comes from the rear of the cluster can be pinned to check 72 volts to the
cluster with a standard volt meter. Orange to black is 72 volts inside the
cluster and green to black is 12 volts returning to the cluster. If for any
reason the external power supply ails, it can be replaced independently
without having the whole cluster rebuilt. This means that a forty dollar part
is plugged in instead of sending your cluster away for an expensive rebuild.
This system also helps prevent catastrophic failures that can damage the
circuit board beyond repair. With how hard it is to find repairable boards the
last thing you want is a ruined core, or a dash fire. The B1 is much safer and
reliable than any other repair to date!
A Warning about other rebuilders!!!
A current cheaper rebuilder has altered the interior of their repaired clusters
and covered their work in apoxy or acrylic. If you have an ASI rebuilt cluster,
try to get them to fix it or throw it away. I will not attempt any repair on
these rigged and gooed up clusters, and neither will other responsible
rebuilders. I only do clean repairs that can be reworked later if another
component fails. If you use these people, your cluster is married to them as are
you. If you plan to keep your Ford Think I recommend The SUPER CLUSTER, if you
are just dumping your problem on the next guy (owner) then go with the cheaper
guys, theirs will suffice. I have included two pictures of their work at the end
of my pictures so you know what you are getting into with them. Look at the
melted white connectors, thats careless and sloppy work with a soldering iron.
The black goop is claimed to seal out moisture, preventing access to dozens of
components.
Included in My service is an upgrade replacement of the 72 volt out transistor. Several other components are replaced, before testing of the individual circuits including functions and communication. Then a 12 inch harness is installed that protrudes from the rear shell of the cluster. This harness comes with a 4 position plug with three wires that plugs into a matching plug attached to the power supply harness. The power supply comes with two sided tape to attach to the body or insulate it at the main harness where it can be positioned with a tie wrap. The power supply can also be screwed to the frame with the attachment ears. No rewiring is required on your part. Everything still plugs into the cluster as before. The only difference is one extra plug and the power unit. It can't get no simpler than that.
All clusters are tested in a working Ford Think before shipment. I don't trust
bench testing only, and neither should you!
My pictures shows what my clusters look like functioning in a Ford Think, not
a photo shopped (dead) cluster on a rosy background, or a pegged out
cluster displaying all 8's. I am currently the only rebuilder testing my
repaired units in a working Ford Think. I do this to show you how I fully test
all functions under real world conditions, so that you know every possible
fault has been eliminated.
How to Order
Click the buy now button on the order page. Once payment is
confirmed, send your Cluster to this address:
Bob Cluster Guy
701 Palmetto Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Phone: 561-716-8304
I recommend USPS medium flat rate box. Because they ship and deliver on
weekends, but it is your option which carrier to use. Insurance is highly
recommended. I then assess, repair, and upgrade your board. A tracking number
will be emailed to you when it is on its way back. In the event your cluster is
un repairable, we will discuss other options to get you mobile again.
Please email me if you have any used clusters for sale. I pay
$75.00 each for usable cores sent to me. Thank-You.
One Year Warranty
I warranty all parts used in the repair and upgrade of your cluster for one year
from date of purchase. This refers to replacement parts and labor only. Shipping
is responsibility of customer. No other warranty is expressed or implied in any
way in regard to other vehicle or component functions or failures Ebay only
allows for 60 days to display. I stand by my One Year
Warranty.
In the event of a warranty issue contact me at the number listed above or email me
through ebay in the form of a question. Include a description of the
malfunction, I will then help diagnose your vehicle. If I conclude the cluster
is at fault, return the cluster for inspection and repair. If my repair is at
fault and the cluster is deemed unrepairable, I reserve the right to substitute
a replacement cluster from my inventory.
Warranty Covers cluster failure of replacement parts from normal use, for
one year. Does not cover failure due to oversize fuse, faulty/miswiring, or
damage caused by other component electrical surges from the charger or DC/DC
Converter.,harness shorts, or component shorts. Extreme exposure to elements
(damp or corrosive) also not covered. If you have a suspicion of what's causing
your cluster failures or you've gone through a couple of clusters in a short
time period, I can recommend what to look for before installation of the newly
repaired one.
Note From Seller
There is up to a 10 day turn around on heavily damaged
boards and as little as one day on the simpler repairs. If you have any
questions feel free to email me in the form of a question, or call at me at
(561) 716-8304.
Superior Support and Service
In the event that you install one of my clusters' and find you have another issue with the vehicle:
You can call me at the number listed above and I can talk you through a
diagnosis. If you are not electronically inclined, I can speak to your
mechanic, and simplify the diagnosis. Weak plug connectors, faulty chargers,
bad contactors, and harness breaks are common but repairable. I include free of
charge up to 1/2 hour of phone diagnostics to ensure proper function of any
cluster or cluster service purchased from me.
About competitors warranty
Be careful with the promise of a lifetime warranty! This often refers to the lifetime of the vehicle (normally 13 years
from date of manufacture). Ford Thinks are almost 11 years old at time of this
notice. That means there are two years left on a lifetime warranty. Read the
fine print. Would you trust someone that misleads you about their
warranty?
I warranty clusters for one year from time of repair.