Hi Guys,
some freaky **** has been hapening to my car.For the third time in the 16 months since i've had my car this has happened. I turn on the car ,the engine comes to life,but my instrument cluster remains black,i think my radio comes on (not sure), then after a couple of seconds it lights up and you seen the gas needle jump into position.Any body with any ideas or expierenced this?
thanks clive.

 

check your fuses that might have something to do with it, does your car have any kind of modifications done to it, like stereo,lights, or any kind of electrical modifications, if so check the wiring on those too.

 

Hi guys
no ecectrial mods,could this be a problem with the battery, in cold weather when its started cold the nav screen is not fully ready you can see like scroll bars rolling on the screen, anybody else sees this in winter. my car is not driven every day mostly on weekends so it will sit sometimes for five or six days without being started,should i think of getting a yellow top.
thanks, clive.

 

you shouldnt leave your car sitting there for such a long period of time it is best to at least let the car run for 10 minutes every 2 to 3 days, I dont think your problem is the battery it could be a fuse some where or, you have a wire that has been sliced or something, have you taken it to the dealers to get it checked out?
are you still under warrenty?

 

Hi Guys,
no its not under warrenty,76k miles,have not yet taken it to dealer.Last occurance was sunday, time before that was prabaly 6mths ago,gonna have to see dealer though.thanks
clive.

 

Clive, if you ever need to go to a very good outside body/mechanic shop, let me know. They are friends of my brother-in-law and they do a fantastic job.

 

hey diesel,
thanks for the offer,could have used it two weeks ago. My wife's 01 RAV4 got hit in the rear door by a city bus.door had to be replaced,painted etc.to make it short they F*****d it up really bad.Had some chemical dripping on the body causing rust spots and some oter sh*t.had to take it back,wrong rear glass.just too much sh*t ,getting pissed all over again gotta stop.Thanks any way though will definetly keep you in mind if the need arise.BTW i see you are a fully dedicated FAN of ZAINO.That reminds me gotta call Dave.
Later clive.

 

Sorry to hear about your wife's car Those bus drivers don't give a rats *** about anyone because they have this attitidude " hey its not my bus, so who cares" .

Dave is a cool guy !

Yeah, so anytime you need a good mechanic/bodyshop, drop me a line !

take care

 

I've had the same thing happen a couple of times to my car also...is your car a 98?

I have a 98 gs400 with about 73000 miles.

 

Hi guys,
Yeah superjoe, its a 98 76K miles,does both things happen to yours or just the console remains dark?
clive