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repda916 · 11-29-2008, 09:07 PM

my gauge cluster dosent light up. only when i press down on the brakes.
i dont know what fuse to look at. need help cant see how fast im going.

AznDrftr. · 11-29-2008, 09:51 PM

so it comes on only when pressing brake?

seems like something is lose, either that or you should check your fuse, should be underneath the drivers side

repda916 · 11-30-2008, 04:44 AM

was the fuse. replaced it and it worked. then coming home tonight went out again. idk whats going on

JohnnyDrfiter22 · 11-30-2008, 05:07 AM

my friend with an S14 just had this problem, i think someone said check the back up switch but idk.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 11-30-2008, 06:53 AM

My guess is something on the brake lights, check all the grounds for the tail lights and make sure theyre all good. Also check for frayed positive wires back there...

Oo_Skyline_oO · 11-30-2008, 10:35 PM

I beleive your light timer box(I think its what its called). take it out and check for any blown circuits, and try a good one.

dkwasherexd · 12-01-2008, 12:32 PM

take out your cluster and check the connections, its probably loose

chadca18s13 · 12-01-2008, 01:04 PM

hey man, i had some problems like this too, guage lights and tail running lights wernt workin... check ur fuse box right by ur clutch pedal and see whats goin on in there.. my problem ended up being rubbin through my wire harness ( under driver side fender ) and my fender signals were shorting out.

i dunno if this helps, but one can use as much advice armor when battling electrical gremlins..

repda916 · 12-01-2008, 06:59 PM

i fixed the proibelm. when i told my buddy to put in my tail light bulbs. you have to put them in the right direction. thats what kept blowing fuses.

11-29-2008, 09:07 PM	#1
repda916 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: cali Age: 33 Posts: 999 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	NEED HELP ASAP.... gauge cluster wont light up my gauge cluster dosent light up. only when i press down on the brakes. i dont know what fuse to look at. need help cant see how fast im going.

11-30-2008, 06:53 AM	#5
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	My guess is something on the brake lights, check all the grounds for the tail lights and make sure theyre all good. Also check for frayed positive wires back there... __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

11-29-2008, 09:51 PM	#2
AznDrftr. BANNED Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 254 \| Texas. Age: 38 Posts: 2,293 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: AznDrftr. Feedback Score: 3 reviews	so it comes on only when pressing brake? seems like something is lose, either that or you should check your fuse, should be underneath the drivers side

11-30-2008, 04:44 AM	#3
repda916 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: cali Age: 33 Posts: 999 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	was the fuse. replaced it and it worked. then coming home tonight went out again. idk whats going on

11-30-2008, 05:07 AM	#4
JohnnyDrfiter22 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Jersey Age: 42 Posts: 670 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my friend with an S14 just had this problem, i think someone said check the back up switch but idk.

11-30-2008, 10:35 PM	#6
Oo_Skyline_oO BANNED Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 639 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I beleive your light timer box(I think its what its called). take it out and check for any blown circuits, and try a good one.

12-01-2008, 12:32 PM	#7
dkwasherexd Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: socal/626 Age: 36 Posts: 625 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	take out your cluster and check the connections, its probably loose

12-01-2008, 01:04 PM	#8
chadca18s13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: calgary, ab Age: 37 Posts: 67 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	hey man, i had some problems like this too, guage lights and tail running lights wernt workin... check ur fuse box right by ur clutch pedal and see whats goin on in there.. my problem ended up being rubbin through my wire harness ( under driver side fender ) and my fender signals were shorting out. i dunno if this helps, but one can use as much advice armor when battling electrical gremlins..

12-01-2008, 06:59 PM	#9
repda916 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: cali Age: 33 Posts: 999 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i fixed the proibelm. when i told my buddy to put in my tail light bulbs. you have to put them in the right direction. thats what kept blowing fuses.