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What now?, Gauge antics |
Black22 |
Jan 24 2011, 06:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 886 Joined: 1-November 07 From: Creswell, OR Member No.: 8,290 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Hey guys, I got one for you. I searched and did not find this dilemma.
Got in my car for it's weekly run. I noticed that the oil pressure and alt. Lights did not illuminate in the on position of the key switch. I start the car no problem. Them I notice that my Tach and Gas gauge are dead. I rev the car up and they come alive along with the alt light. Car is running and alt light is on. Turn signals don't work. Hazards do. All other lights work. I step on the brake and the gas gauge goes dead. I release brake peddle and gas gauge works again. I thought I read about this a while ago. What is it? Voltage regulator, brake switch, alternator, fuse, relay?!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) Thanks in advance for the help and smart ass comments to come. |
Cap'n Krusty |
Jan 24 2011, 06:27 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Most folks automatically check the fuses before even thinking about other possible causes. Have you done so? Even if they're all there and intact, spin them in their contacts to check for corrosion.
The Cap'n |
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