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Gauge cluster question |
914itis |
Feb 10 2012, 08:47 PM
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I just installed my gauge cluster, and so far, my left band right indicators, gauge lightnings are workings, but none of the lights like battery, hand brake and fuel light are working. The engine is not in the car but the relay board is connected to the harness. I have not checked the bulbs yet.
I know that these lights should turn on with the key turned on to the on position, am I missing something? |
underthetire |
Feb 10 2012, 09:11 PM
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Fuel light won't come on till your out of gas, not with ignition on. Are you talking about the g light? That won't come on unless the alternator is hooked up I believe. The large b light is brake, not battery if that's what your talking about. That one won't come on unless the parking brake is on or you loose brake pressure.
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914itis |
Feb 10 2012, 09:17 PM
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Fuel light won't come on till your out of gas, not with ignition on. Are you talking about the g light? That won't come on unless the alternator is hooked up I believe. The large b light is brake, not battery if that's what your talking about. That one won't come on unless the parking brake is on or you loose brake pressure. Hm' none of the lights comes on with the key on? as I remember, when the key is turned on, some lights comes on then goes off when the engine starts. Maybe I am wrong (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
underthetire |
Feb 10 2012, 09:25 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
Fuel light won't come on till your out of gas, not with ignition on. Are you talking about the g light? That won't come on unless the alternator is hooked up I believe. The large b light is brake, not battery if that's what your talking about. That one won't come on unless the parking brake is on or you loose brake pressure. Hm' none of the lights comes on with the key on? as I remember, when the key is turned on, some lights comes on then goes off when the engine starts. Maybe I am wrong (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Just then gen light on mine. I know the rest of mine work. |
Dave_Darling |
Feb 10 2012, 10:43 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
The alternator light and the oil pressure light should come on.
I don't know what you mean by "the engine is soft the car"; that could possibly have something to do with it. --DD |
euro911 |
Feb 10 2012, 10:55 PM
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Maybe he meant to type 'the engine is out of the car' (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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Cairo94507 |
Feb 11 2012, 07:47 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,822 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I wish we would all read our posts before we hit "Add This" so we can check to make sure it says what we believed we typed. I read some of these posts and I can't figure out what is being said half of the time.
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euro911 |
Feb 11 2012, 08:14 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) There is a PREVIEW POST function available, and also an EDIT function for after the fact (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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914itis |
Feb 11 2012, 08:51 AM
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Yes I meant out of the car. |
914itis |
Feb 11 2012, 08:53 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) There is a PREVIEW POST function available, and also an EDIT function for after the fact (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Thanks for the tutorial. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
Dave_Darling |
Feb 11 2012, 12:48 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
OK, with no engine, you have no oil pressure sender. So the oil pressure light will never go on.
You also have no alternator. So the alternator light will also never go on. It sounds like there isn't anything to worry about, at least as far as gauge lights go. --DD |
914itis |
Feb 11 2012, 12:55 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,892 Joined: 9-October 10 From: New York City Member No.: 12,256 Region Association: North East States |
OK, with no engine, you have no oil pressure sender. So the oil pressure light will never go on. You also have no alternator. So the alternator light will also never go on. It sounds like there isn't anything to worry about, at least as far as gauge lights go. --DD thanks just wanted to make sure before putting mounting the gauge cluster. |
rmital |
Feb 12 2012, 06:16 PM
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Yes I meant out of the car. out of the car and in Rory's garage....had some fun today bench/table testing Paul's engine. Attached thumbnail(s) |
euro911 |
Feb 12 2012, 06:31 PM
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Looks like it may be a little cold on the east coast ... brrrrr
Can you post some close-ups of the engine run adapter? |
rmital |
Feb 12 2012, 06:42 PM
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Northeast optimist Group: Members Posts: 1,947 Joined: 12-December 05 From: Park Ridge, NJ Member No.: 5,268 |
Looks like it may be a little cold on the east coast ... brrrrr Can you post some close-ups of the engine run adapter? maybe Paul has a close up.....and yes, today was freezing! Attached thumbnail(s) |
rmital |
Feb 12 2012, 06:44 PM
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Northeast optimist Group: Members Posts: 1,947 Joined: 12-December 05 From: Park Ridge, NJ Member No.: 5,268 |
my favorite pic....the hanging gas tank.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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rmital |
Feb 12 2012, 06:47 PM
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Northeast optimist Group: Members Posts: 1,947 Joined: 12-December 05 From: Park Ridge, NJ Member No.: 5,268 |
paul's son looking very optimistic throughout the whole process.....
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76-914 |
Feb 12 2012, 07:53 PM
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Looks like it may be a little cold on the east coast ... brrrrr Can you post some close-ups of the engine run adapter? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) It looks like it's sitting on a table from the pic's. I can't see exhaust, either. More pic's, please. |
Cairo94507 |
Feb 13 2012, 08:12 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,822 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I love that Paul is doing all of this with the help of his son and other kids, I believe, too and of course Ray Mital. What a cool experience for them. Congratulations.
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914itis |
Feb 13 2012, 08:29 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,892 Joined: 9-October 10 From: New York City Member No.: 12,256 Region Association: North East States |
Looks like it may be a little cold on the east coast ... brrrrr Can you post some close-ups of the engine run adapter? maybe Paul has a close up.....and yes, today was freezing! Ray, my pics are thebsamenas yours I don't have a close-up showing the adapter. |
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