I think I have an electrical issue that is beyond simple cluster repair
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I think I have an electrical issue that is beyond simple cluster repair
I have been searching for days but cannot find anyone posting with a similar issue so before telling me to search please read on..
My gauge cluster just like everyone elses, lights comes on and off, speedo needle is slow and fuel is stuck. Easy fix send to Mr. Whizard
However I have noticed that when the cluster does light up, the rest of my dash lights.. A/C and Stereo come to life as well... They are always dark. I figured it was just bulbs but they all turn on only when the cluster decided to turn on.
So now im thinking there could be something else going on and not just the cluster alone. I think that if i send in the cluster and have it fixed it will do one of the following..
1. work just fine but then my dash lights are still dark and dead.
2. will only work when it wants to.. and dash lights follow the cluster when it decides to wake up.
I will post my findings the more i drive the car.. whenever it decides to light up. But I swear that I thought I didnt see the dash lights turn on with the cluster before. This was happening the other day. I have only owned the car for less than a week now
Has anyone encountered this before? It seems to be a combined issue here.
My gauge cluster just like everyone elses, lights comes on and off, speedo needle is slow and fuel is stuck. Easy fix send to Mr. Whizard
However I have noticed that when the cluster does light up, the rest of my dash lights.. A/C and Stereo come to life as well... They are always dark. I figured it was just bulbs but they all turn on only when the cluster decided to turn on.
So now im thinking there could be something else going on and not just the cluster alone. I think that if i send in the cluster and have it fixed it will do one of the following..
1. work just fine but then my dash lights are still dark and dead.
2. will only work when it wants to.. and dash lights follow the cluster when it decides to wake up.
I will post my findings the more i drive the car.. whenever it decides to light up. But I swear that I thought I didnt see the dash lights turn on with the cluster before. This was happening the other day. I have only owned the car for less than a week now
Has anyone encountered this before? It seems to be a combined issue here.
Last edited by j stuff; 01-14-08 at 10:53 PM.
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Mine is the same way. I have NO illumination at a cold start or when its cold outside. Noclimate control, radio, or dash cluster. When it finally blinks to life, everything comes on. I s this the same symptom of just needing the capacitors replaced on the cluster? Or does it have some thing to do with the dimmer? Anybodys knowledge would be helpful.
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Ah at least im not alone
Added Issue: Shifter Bulb is burnt out so i replaced with #74 bulb from auto store. Didnt work after two new bulbs. I took to mechanic and he tested a positive current and his machine lit up. STRANGE. Even he tried to install the bulb and it fit just right but no light.
Last ditch efford was to get OEM bulb from dealership. Fit better than aftermarket bulbs but still did not lightup..
Sigh
Added Issue: Shifter Bulb is burnt out so i replaced with #74 bulb from auto store. Didnt work after two new bulbs. I took to mechanic and he tested a positive current and his machine lit up. STRANGE. Even he tried to install the bulb and it fit just right but no light.
Last ditch efford was to get OEM bulb from dealership. Fit better than aftermarket bulbs but still did not lightup..
Sigh
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I replaced my dash light cap, C212 and fuel gauge cap, C142, Cost me $14.60 for everything including the soldering iron at Radio Shack. Best money I ever spent. Everything works normally.