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PAnut240 · 11-08-2003, 10:50 PM

Hey everyone,
My buddy just bought a 89 coupe but the only problem with the car is the spedo. Its the digital one with hud but nothing works. All the warning lights, Tach turn on and work fine but the dash lights nor the Spedo will not. It seems there is no power geting out of the dimmer swich and I could not get any conductivity out of it either. I have searched for this problem a few places and couldn't get any direction. All the fuses are good. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Jim

matlock · 11-09-2003, 04:16 AM

It could be the soldering.......but I would reccomend 240sx.org FAQ and you might find something under HUD or dashlights ect.......its a good site with some good info. Sorry I don't know exactly what to tell you, I have the HUD and it works wonderfully but I have heard they are faulty so you should find some good tips on here using the search or on 240sx.org GooD luck

ryan hagen · 11-09-2003, 09:07 PM

the conections get bad after awhile, they crack and break, or they chorode, you can try to fix but most just switch over to a regular cluster

turboex · 11-10-2003, 09:43 AM

how hard is it to switch to a regulaer cluster? thanks

ryan hagen · 11-10-2003, 09:56 AM

a dash and cluster, or if you dont mind the heads up unit on the dash, it should jsut be to plug in a new cluster. the digital cluster is nicer cause the speedo goes up to 199 i think, but i dont know that any one has learned how to wire it with out the heads up part.
you could also try to take it apart and find the bad connection but thats completely up to you

turboex · 11-10-2003, 09:58 AM

Both clusters use totally difrent harnesses, so im guessing i have to get that too.

11-08-2003, 10:50 PM	#1
PAnut240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Marysville,CA Age: 43 Posts: 142 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Digital Spedometer on S13 Hey everyone, My buddy just bought a 89 coupe but the only problem with the car is the spedo. Its the digital one with hud but nothing works. All the warning lights, Tach turn on and work fine but the dash lights nor the Spedo will not. It seems there is no power geting out of the dimmer swich and I could not get any conductivity out of it either. I have searched for this problem a few places and couldn't get any direction. All the fuses are good. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Jim

11-09-2003, 09:07 PM	#3
ryan hagen Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: rhinelander wisconsin Age: 42 Posts: 1,465 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	the conections get bad after awhile, they crack and break, or they chorode, you can try to fix but most just switch over to a regular cluster __________________ 1990 hatch ka24de gt2871r

11-10-2003, 09:43 AM	#4
turboex Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: minot ND Posts: 252 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	how hard is it to switch to a regulaer cluster? thanks __________________ 1992 240sx SE s13 silvia frontend conversion SR20DET, custom top mount turbo manifold, Precision SC61 turbo, blitz bov, HKS intercooler, Tial 38mm wastegate, tenzo-r shu-4's, ton of other shit. with clean new paint!

11-10-2003, 09:56 AM	#5
ryan hagen Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: rhinelander wisconsin Age: 42 Posts: 1,465 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	a dash and cluster, or if you dont mind the heads up unit on the dash, it should jsut be to plug in a new cluster. the digital cluster is nicer cause the speedo goes up to 199 i think, but i dont know that any one has learned how to wire it with out the heads up part. you could also try to take it apart and find the bad connection but thats completely up to you __________________ 1990 hatch ka24de gt2871r

11-10-2003, 09:58 AM	#6
turboex Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: minot ND Posts: 252 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Both clusters use totally difrent harnesses, so im guessing i have to get that too. __________________ 1992 240sx SE s13 silvia frontend conversion SR20DET, custom top mount turbo manifold, Precision SC61 turbo, blitz bov, HKS intercooler, Tial 38mm wastegate, tenzo-r shu-4's, ton of other shit. with clean new paint!

11-09-2003, 04:16 AM	#2
matlock Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: California Age: 40 Posts: 1,169 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It could be the soldering.......but I would reccomend 240sx.org FAQ and you might find something under HUD or dashlights ect.......its a good site with some good info. Sorry I don't know exactly what to tell you, I have the HUD and it works wonderfully but I have heard they are faulty so you should find some good tips on here using the search or on 240sx.org GooD luck