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Pulsar 150 Display Fade & Broken Meter – Full Restoration Story at Gadi Garage

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Mohammed Bilal

Published: November 25, 2025

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The Bajaj Pulsar 150 is one of India’s most trusted motorcycles. It is known for good mileage, a smooth engine and long life.
But one part that often causes trouble is the digital speedometer. It fades in sunlight, cracks easily, and becomes weak with age.

Recently, we received a Pulsar 150 meter at Gadi Garage that was in very bad shape.
It had both display fading and body damage:

  • Display almost invisible
  • Front cover cracked
  • Screen half-dead
  • Dust and moisture inside

This blog explains how we restored this meter completely.

Pulsar 150 Display Full Broken
Pulsar 150 Display Broken

How This Pulsar 150 Meter Got Damaged

The customer told us that the meter failed slowly over time. It wasn’t just one issue — it was a combination of several problems.

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1. Sunlight Damage (Display Fade)

Pulsar meters are sensitive to sunlight. If the bike is parked under the sun daily, the LCD slowly fades and becomes dull, then unreadable.

2. Impact Damage (Broken Meter)

The meter developed cracks after a small fall. Even a minor hit can damage the LCD and internal connectors.

Pulsar 150 Display Fade & Broken

3. Dust and Moisture Entry

Because of the cracks, dust and moisture entered the meter. This caused black patches, corrosion and display failure.

By the time it came to us, the meter was almost dead.

Pulsar 150 Meter Seperated

The Challenge: Multiple Problems in One Meter

This meter had:

  • Faded LCD
  • Cracked outer body
  • Black spots inside
  • Moisture damage
  • No backlight
  • Weak motherboard signals

This required complete restoration, not just a simple display change.

Pulsar 150 Motherboard

How Gadi Garage Restored the Pulsar 150 Meter

At Gadi Garage, meter repair is done in a step-by-step process for best results.

1. Opening the Meter Carefully

Since the body was cracked, we opened the meter very slowly to avoid more damage.

2. Deep Cleaning the Inside

All dust, moisture, and tiny cracked pieces were removed from inside the meter.

3. LCD Display Replacement

The display was too faded to repair.
We installed a brand-new, high-clarity LCD panel.

Pulsar 150 Display Fixed

4. Full Motherboard Repair

We repaired the board by:

  • Rebuilding corroded tracks
  • Fixing weak points
  • Cleaning rust
  • Making the display output strong again

5. Backlight Repair

The LED backlight panel was restored so the meter lights up clearly at night.

6. New Top & Bottom Meter Housing (If Needed)

If the outer meter body is cracked or weak, we replace the top and bottom covers with new ones for proper sealing.

7. Waterproof Sealing

The meter was sealed using high-quality waterproof gel to prevent future water entry.

8. On-Bike Final Testing

We tested:

  • Speed sensor
  • RPM
  • Fuel bar
  • All indicators
  • Night brightness

Everything worked perfectly.

Pulsar 150 Meter Fixed

The Result: Meter Back to Brand-New Condition

The final result looked like a new meter:

  • Clear and bright display
  • Strong backlight
  • Fast response
  • Clean outer finish
  • Full waterproofing

The customer was very happy to see the meter fully restored.

Why Pulsar 150 Meters Fade or Break

Common reasons:

  • Sunlight heat
  • Thin front cover
  • Weak LCD
  • Ageing rubber seals
  • Road vibrations
  • Small impacts
  • Moisture entry

This is why many Pulsar owners face similar problems after a few years.

Pulsar 150 Speedometer Fixed

How to Protect Your Pulsar Meter

  • Don’t park under direct sunlight
  • Add a small meter visor
  • Avoid pressure washing
  • Fix cracks early
  • Clean dust around the meter
  • Refresh the meter seal once a year

Small steps can increase meter life.

Need Pulsar 150 Meter Repair? Gadi Garage Can Fix It

We repair all types of meter issues:

  • Faded display
  • Broken meter
  • Water damage
  • Sun damage
  • Dead LCD
  • Motherboard faults
  • All bike digital meters

Contact: 98409 64204
Location: Chennai – Pan-India Courier Repair Available

Gadi Garage | India’s Digital Speedometer Repair Specialist

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Apache 160 Meter Looked Completely Dead After Water Damage — Here’s How We Saved It

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Mohammed Bilal

Published: December 11, 2025

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Apache 160 meter Before And After

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.

Apache 160 meter Before

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.

Apache 160 meter Motherboard Damage

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.

Apache 160 meter Motherboard Damaged

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:

Apache 160 meter Motherboard repaired

“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.

Apache 160 meter After

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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