some dash gauges not workin
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some dash gauges not workin
trying to fix fuel gauge,temp gauge,oil pressure gauge.the intimidation lies in which wire for what!!!trying to get a readout on the two plugs in the back of the instrument cluster.so far no luck.im not a electrical guru so im lookin for any help.the non workin gauges twitch when I turn the ignition on. thanx
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From: Mooresville NC
Car: LOWERED ♦ CRIMSON METALFLAKE
Engine: ► 400 KUBES ◄
Transmission: 765R4
Axle/Gears: EATON POSI 4.56
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Using a voltmeter or test light (the type for testing for voltage, not a continuity tester) probe the GAGES fuse.
Is there power on both sides?
If yes, probe the pink wire with a black stripe at the connector at the back of the cluster.
There are 2 connectors, it’s probably the connector on the left, as viewed from the rear.
If there’s power there make sure the connector pins are clean and making good contact.
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Is there power on both sides?
If yes, probe the pink wire with a black stripe at the connector at the back of the cluster.
There are 2 connectors, it’s probably the connector on the left, as viewed from the rear.
If there’s power there make sure the connector pins are clean and making good contact.
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Happy Racing!
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Rule Number 1 Is To Know Which Rules You Can Break
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Re: some dash gauges not workin
trying to fix fuel gauge,temp gauge,oil pressure gauge.the intimidation lies in which wire for what!!!trying to get a readout on the two plugs in the back of the instrument cluster.so far no luck.im not a electrical guru so im lookin for any help.the non workin gauges twitch when I turn the ignition on. thanx
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From: Mooresville NC
Car: LOWERED ♦ CRIMSON METALFLAKE
Engine: ► 400 KUBES ◄
Transmission: 765R4
Axle/Gears: EATON POSI 4.56
Wire Mire
To probe, is to connect the voltmeter or test light from ground (usually black wires from the area under test, or some metal piece of the car) ) to the wire(s) or device you have been instructed to test.
You can practice with the voltmeter or test light on the car battery so you can see what ‘power’ looks like.
Then when you’re ready you can probe the GAGES fuse and report.
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If My Engine Has An Illegal Part, And The Inspector Doesn’t Hear It, Does It Make A Sound?
You can practice with the voltmeter or test light on the car battery so you can see what ‘power’ looks like.
Then when you’re ready you can probe the GAGES fuse and report.
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If My Engine Has An Illegal Part, And The Inspector Doesn’t Hear It, Does It Make A Sound?
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