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mandle · 04-16-2008, 09:02 PM

ok here is the thing i pulled my gauge cluster out the other day to replace the plastic cover when i put everything back together and started the car the tach does not work the gas gauge went above full and the coolant temp does not read. all of this stuff was working before i pulled it out. i did notice that when i put the headlights on the gauge cluster flashes on and off. i checked all the fuses and all relays i think. i also put another gauge cluster in the car and it still does the same thing. i have even tried pulling the connectors out of the gauge cluster part way to see if that helped but it didnt. i really need someone to tell me what to check next

thanks

djcslice · 04-16-2008, 09:21 PM

did you take the battery out of the car before you pulled the cluster? You may have tripped the ECU. I dont have much experience with these cars, I am just throwing out the idea.

mandle · 04-16-2008, 09:50 PM

no i didnt because i have a safc wired in and i didnt want to reset it.

djcslice · 04-16-2008, 10:09 PM

that might be it, take it to autozone, have em run a diagnostic check.

mandle · 04-16-2008, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by djcslice

that might be it, take it to autozone, have em run a diagnostic check.

the car does not have a diagnostic port is a 1990 s13 hatch with a sr swap

mandle · 04-16-2008, 10:19 PM

anyone else?

MADE · 04-16-2008, 10:28 PM

If it worked before I'd pull it back over and recheck everything. I know you said you did already but you might have missed something.

HalveBlue · 04-16-2008, 10:47 PM

Recheck wiring. Check grounds. Check fuses. Check all connections and relays.

mandle · 04-16-2008, 11:05 PM

i checked all fuses in the car and i checked under the hood too is there anywhere else i should check for relays or fuses?

sblack13 · 04-16-2008, 11:11 PM

this would be stupid
but my brother did it
you did'nt plug the cluster in backwards did you?

mandle · 04-16-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sblack13

this would be stupid
but my brother did it
you did'nt plug the cluster in backwards did you?

how can you plug it in backwards the plugs only fit in one way ?

sblack13 · 04-16-2008, 11:25 PM

it will plug in backwards if you force it.
Talking about one of the plugs on the back of the cluster.

mandle · 04-17-2008, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sblack13

it will plug in backwards if you force it.
Talking about one of the plugs on the back of the cluster.

no mine went in with no trouble so that cant be it anyone else got an idea

also if i disconnect the battery will my safc setting go away?

supergoob · 04-17-2008, 05:54 AM

dude i did the exact same thing 2 days ago...took out the cluster and when it went back in, nothing worked, including my AC blower among other things. Mine was a fuse, so i'd check all your 10a and 15a fuses under there WITH A TEST LIGHT! make sure you get continuity on both sides....just cuz the fuse is good doesnt mean you didnt fry a wire....good luck man

mandle · 04-17-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by supergoob

dude i did the exact same thing 2 days ago...took out the cluster and when it went back in, nothing worked, including my AC blower among other things. Mine was a fuse, so i'd check all your 10a and 15a fuses under there WITH A TEST LIGHT! make sure you get continuity on both sides....just cuz the fuse is good doesnt mean you didnt fry a wire....good luck man

ok i try putting in new fuses see if that works

anyone else know of somethings i should try

mandle · 04-18-2008, 05:38 AM

anyone else have any info to share about my problem?

Exas Spec D · 05-06-2008, 11:35 PM

Were you able to fix the problem? Cuz I have the same exact problem. It was caused by a short. My driver side tire rubbed the fender well and got through the wiring harness and the wires fused together. I then replaced all the broken fuses, fixed the wiring, and still my cluster wouldn't work... Fuel, Tach and Speedo gauges won't work. What to do...

Exas Spec D · 05-07-2008, 02:16 AM

Anyone? I need help to fix my Fuel, Speedo, and Tach gauges. I'll go and take it apart tomorrow and take a look at the Cluster itself.

mandle · 05-07-2008, 06:30 AM

your gauge cluster might be fried try another one if that does not work then the dash computer is bad

make sure you check all the fuses and relays and check all the connectors and grounds too

i still have not gotten my fixed yet but i plan on spending all day thursday working on it and if i find a soluation i will post it up

mandle · 05-07-2008, 07:02 AM

if anyone else has had this problem and has a soluation post it up plz

S13cl9kid · 02-27-2012, 02:13 PM

Kind of a old thread bit I have this issue also any help

240SpoochSX · 11-22-2012, 08:07 AM

ya im having the SAME issue, everything stopped working, climate control, pwr windows, flashers, gauge cluster

all kapoots

VinceDude · 01-01-2013, 09:42 PM

Mine was working fine before I went to drift the car and then all the sudden everything died. Lights still work and fuel gauge still works. The rest like the little lights that pop up before ignition don't come on anymore. Idk what it is I checked my ecu wiring, I checked the fuses, and I'm about to pull the dash. I've also already replaced the gauge cluster and it still persists on not working. WTF is this shit.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 01-02-2013, 07:08 AM

Did you check your fender wiring harnesses before anything else?

VinceDude · 01-03-2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Did you check your fender wiring harnesses before anything else?

yeah that was never touched I have it tucked up.

jroy1234 · 01-10-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Did you check your fender wiring harnesses before anything else?

do this first.

And also check the 75a alinator fuse and the wiring that is under it.

There was a service bulletin Nissan sent out in '97 on the wires going to the Alt fuse. They tend to oxide easily and break off. not to mention there is a metal clip that ties 2 wires to one side of the fuse. Mine had somewhat of the same problem come to realize the wires had broke off under the fusebox with a clean cut (go figure)

hope this helps

VinceDude · 01-10-2013, 11:23 PM

Check and recheck your fuses! When mine first went out I did this with a multimeter and they all had continuity. I tried it again the other day for the hell of it and found out the "meter" fuse was blown and as soon as I replaced that my cluster started to work again. Check em with the multimeter and pull em too just to double check everything.

androcathr · 01-10-2013, 11:40 PM

that might be it, take it to autozone, have em run a diagnostic check.

stevep41 · 09-24-2016, 08:23 AM

Same problem here with a 1995 240 sx. The issue is the FL100 A breaker that is located under the hood, passengers side, in the fuse box. Once that pops, the headlights will continue to work, but the gauges, power windows, brake, tail, signal and hazard lights, as well as the BEEP when you open the door with key in ignition, all stop working. I put some tin foil in temporarily until I can locate one of these.

04-16-2008, 09:02 PM	#1
mandle Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: mascotte florida Posts: 53 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	s13 gauge cluster not working ok here is the thing i pulled my gauge cluster out the other day to replace the plastic cover when i put everything back together and started the car the tach does not work the gas gauge went above full and the coolant temp does not read. all of this stuff was working before i pulled it out. i did notice that when i put the headlights on the gauge cluster flashes on and off. i checked all the fuses and all relays i think. i also put another gauge cluster in the car and it still does the same thing. i have even tried pulling the connectors out of the gauge cluster part way to see if that helped but it didnt. i really need someone to tell me what to check next thanks

04-17-2008, 05:54 AM	#14
supergoob Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cadiz, KY Age: 37 Posts: 83 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dude i did the exact same thing 2 days ago...took out the cluster and when it went back in, nothing worked, including my AC blower among other things. Mine was a fuse, so i'd check all your 10a and 15a fuses under there WITH A TEST LIGHT! make sure you get continuity on both sides....just cuz the fuse is good doesnt mean you didnt fry a wire....good luck man __________________

02-27-2012, 02:13 PM	#21
S13cl9kid Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Bernardino Age: 37 Posts: 1,275 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Kind of a old thread bit I have this issue also any help __________________

01-02-2013, 07:08 AM	#24
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	Did you check your fender wiring harnesses before anything else? __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

09-24-2016, 08:23 AM	#29
stevep41 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: camden sc Age: 54 Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Problem Solved Same problem here with a 1995 240 sx. The issue is the FL100 A breaker that is located under the hood, passengers side, in the fuse box. Once that pops, the headlights will continue to work, but the gauges, power windows, brake, tail, signal and hazard lights, as well as the BEEP when you open the door with key in ignition, all stop working. I put some tin foil in temporarily until I can locate one of these.

04-16-2008, 09:21 PM	#2
djcslice Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	did you take the battery out of the car before you pulled the cluster? You may have tripped the ECU. I dont have much experience with these cars, I am just throwing out the idea.

04-16-2008, 09:50 PM	#3
mandle Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: mascotte florida Posts: 53 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no i didnt because i have a safc wired in and i didnt want to reset it.

04-16-2008, 10:09 PM	#4
djcslice Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that might be it, take it to autozone, have em run a diagnostic check.

04-16-2008, 10:19 PM	#6
mandle Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: mascotte florida Posts: 53 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	anyone else?

04-16-2008, 10:28 PM	#7
MADE Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Norf Norf Posts: 974 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	If it worked before I'd pull it back over and recheck everything. I know you said you did already but you might have missed something.

04-16-2008, 10:47 PM	#8
HalveBlue Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: I'm somewhere where I don't know where I am! Posts: 1,549 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Recheck wiring. Check grounds. Check fuses. Check all connections and relays.

04-16-2008, 11:05 PM	#9
mandle Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: mascotte florida Posts: 53 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i checked all fuses in the car and i checked under the hood too is there anywhere else i should check for relays or fuses?

04-16-2008, 11:11 PM	#10
sblack13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle Age: 38 Posts: 1,016 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	this would be stupid but my brother did it you did'nt plug the cluster in backwards did you?

04-16-2008, 11:25 PM	#12
sblack13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle Age: 38 Posts: 1,016 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	it will plug in backwards if you force it. Talking about one of the plugs on the back of the cluster.

04-18-2008, 05:38 AM	#16
mandle Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: mascotte florida Posts: 53 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	anyone else have any info to share about my problem?

05-06-2008, 11:35 PM	#17
Exas Spec D Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Union City, CA Age: 38 Posts: 449 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Were you able to fix the problem? Cuz I have the same exact problem. It was caused by a short. My driver side tire rubbed the fender well and got through the wiring harness and the wires fused together. I then replaced all the broken fuses, fixed the wiring, and still my cluster wouldn't work... Fuel, Tach and Speedo gauges won't work. What to do...

05-07-2008, 02:16 AM	#18
Exas Spec D Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Union City, CA Age: 38 Posts: 449 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Anyone? I need help to fix my Fuel, Speedo, and Tach gauges. I'll go and take it apart tomorrow and take a look at the Cluster itself.

05-07-2008, 06:30 AM	#19
mandle Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: mascotte florida Posts: 53 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	your gauge cluster might be fried try another one if that does not work then the dash computer is bad make sure you check all the fuses and relays and check all the connectors and grounds too i still have not gotten my fixed yet but i plan on spending all day thursday working on it and if i find a soluation i will post it up

05-07-2008, 07:02 AM	#20
mandle Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: mascotte florida Posts: 53 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if anyone else has had this problem and has a soluation post it up plz

11-22-2012, 08:07 AM	#22
240SpoochSX Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Louisiana Age: 34 Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ya im having the SAME issue, everything stopped working, climate control, pwr windows, flashers, gauge cluster all kapoots

01-01-2013, 09:42 PM	#23
VinceDude Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vegas Age: 33 Posts: 293 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Mine was working fine before I went to drift the car and then all the sudden everything died. Lights still work and fuel gauge still works. The rest like the little lights that pop up before ignition don't come on anymore. Idk what it is I checked my ecu wiring, I checked the fuses, and I'm about to pull the dash. I've also already replaced the gauge cluster and it still persists on not working. WTF is this shit.

01-10-2013, 11:23 PM	#27
VinceDude Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vegas Age: 33 Posts: 293 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Check and recheck your fuses! When mine first went out I did this with a multimeter and they all had continuity. I tried it again the other day for the hell of it and found out the "meter" fuse was blown and as soon as I replaced that my cluster started to work again. Check em with the multimeter and pull em too just to double check everything.

01-10-2013, 11:40 PM	#28
androcathr Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: new york Age: 38 Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that might be it, take it to autozone, have em run a diagnostic check.