Today at Gadi Garage, we received an Apache 160 digital meter that looked completely dead after severe water damage. The customer arrived with a simple request:
“Bro, if you can save this meter, please do it. I don’t want to buy a new one.”
The older Apache 160 model uses a digital speedometer that is extremely sensitive to moisture. Once water enters the meter and stays inside, it can burn the internal circuits very quickly.
In this case, the meter wasn’t just affected — it was heavily damaged and several components on the motherboard were burnt.
Still, the customer wanted the original meter restored, and we decided to take up the challenge.
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How the Problem Started
The bike was left outside during heavy rain. The next morning, the meter stopped responding.
The customer noticed:
- No display
- No backlight
- Meter not turning ON
- Only a slight flicker before going completely dead
He didn’t know how bad things were inside — but once we opened it, the condition became clear.
Inside the Meter: Severe Water Damage on Every Layer
When we dismantled the meter, we found:
- Water traces throughout the display section
- Burnt marks on multiple motherboard components
- Shorted ICs
- Corroded and loose connectors
- Several broken circuit tracks
Water had stayed inside long enough to cause electrical burns and shorts across the board.
Many mechanics would call this meter “non-repairable,” but at Gadi Garage, we always attempt restoration before recommending replacement.
How We Restored the Apache 160’s Dead Meter
1. Removing All Water and Cleaning the Meter Internally
We started by completely removing moisture, rust, and corrosion from all internal parts.
2. Burnt Motherboard Component Repair
This was the most challenging part of the restoration.
We repaired:
- Burnt resistors and capacitors
- Shorted IC areas
- Damaged power supply tracks
- Broken copper lines
Several components had to be replaced and resoldered precisely.
3. Fixing Corroded Joints
Corrosion weakens signal flow, so we refreshed and rebuilt all damaged joints to stabilise the board.
4. Display and Backlight Revival
Once the motherboard repairs were complete, we powered up the meter.
The screen finally lit up again — confirming that the unit had been successfully revived.
5. Final Assembly + Proper Waterproofing
After restoring full functionality, we sealed the meter tightly using improved waterproofing methods to prevent future failures.
Final Result: A Completely Dead Meter Brought Back to Life
We successfully restored:
- Full display clarity
- Bright and even backlight
- Accurate reading output
- Smooth, stable functioning
When the customer saw the meter glowing again, he said:
“I never thought this meter would work again. Thank you so much.”
The entire repair cost him far less than buying a new OEM meter, making the restoration even more meaningful.
Have a Similar Problem? We Can Repair It.
Whether your Apache meter is water-damaged, faded, dead, or shorted — we can restore it.
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