Instrument Panel Cluster Relay
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Car: 1986 Camaro Sport CP V6 MPF
Engine: V6 173cu MPF
Transmission: 700R4 Automatic
Instrument Panel Cluster Relay
Does anyone know where this relay is located? I've lost all my gauges and I am still trying to locate the problem. Please, if you know where it's located let me know.
I need to rule this out as my problem. I just purchased one from Rockauto, and it is the same as the Blower Motor High Speed Relay-.Same configuration.
I need to rule this out as my problem. I just purchased one from Rockauto, and it is the same as the Blower Motor High Speed Relay-.Same configuration.
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Re: Instrument Panel Cluster Relay
Zackly. No such thing.
I'd suggest starting at the fuse. Put in a new one. Don't bother with "check"; jump straight to "replace".
Repeat after me:
When in doubt, swap it out.
I'd suggest starting at the fuse. Put in a new one. Don't bother with "check"; jump straight to "replace".
Repeat after me:
When in doubt, swap it out.
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Re: Instrument Panel Cluster Relay
Thanks for that info. If there is none, which I agree with you, than why does Rockauto sell one of them. I guess only they could answer that question. I bought one and it is the one that is used for the Blower Motor High Speed Relay. Same configuration and attaches to the same bracket.
On the IP Relay list at Rockauto, Well's sells one that says " Exterior Light Control ", check it out. I don't even know what that's suppose to mean, because I can not even locate any such thing related to that. Someone or somebody, better get there facts straight at Rockauto, if there is no such relay. I am going to call their tech and tell them to get it off their website as a part, because, there is none for that engine, right?
One more thing, I just had the steering column down yesterday again and made sure the rod that connects to the ignition switch was properly seated, which it was not, so I fixed that. In the process, I noticed a black cable attached to the bottom of the switch was not properly attached and seated, so I corrected that. What is that cable for and what is the purpose of it. I can not find anything in the original repair manual that refers to it. Would that be a factor why I lost all my cluster gauges? Your help is very much appreciated.
On the IP Relay list at Rockauto, Well's sells one that says " Exterior Light Control ", check it out. I don't even know what that's suppose to mean, because I can not even locate any such thing related to that. Someone or somebody, better get there facts straight at Rockauto, if there is no such relay. I am going to call their tech and tell them to get it off their website as a part, because, there is none for that engine, right?
One more thing, I just had the steering column down yesterday again and made sure the rod that connects to the ignition switch was properly seated, which it was not, so I fixed that. In the process, I noticed a black cable attached to the bottom of the switch was not properly attached and seated, so I corrected that. What is that cable for and what is the purpose of it. I can not find anything in the original repair manual that refers to it. Would that be a factor why I lost all my cluster gauges? Your help is very much appreciated.
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Re: Instrument Panel Cluster Relay
why does Rockauto sell one of them.
Exterior Light Control
What is that cable for and what is the purpose of it.
Would that be a factor why I lost all my cluster gauges?
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Engine: V6 173cu MPF
Transmission: 700R4 Automatic
Re: Instrument Panel Cluster Relay
Rockauto refunded my money. I also got my instrument Panel Cluster up and working again. I believe it was the fuse. It just didn't look right, so I replaced it and now it's back up and working again.
What is the black cable on the backside of the ignition switch for? It was out of the socket and I reinstalled it. It won't come out again.
What is the black cable on the backside of the ignition switch for? It was out of the socket and I reinstalled it. It won't come out again.
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Car: 1986 Camaro Sport CP V6 MPF
Engine: V6 173cu MPF
Transmission: 700R4 Automatic
Re: Instrument Panel Cluster Relay
Thanks, I fixed the cable and you are right. I now have A constant buzzing sound upon opening the doors of the car. A little annoying, but I can live with it.
Thanks again, for the reply. I thought I knew this car pretty good, but everyday is a new adventure.
Thanks again, for the reply. I thought I knew this car pretty good, but everyday is a new adventure.
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