s13 gauge cluster not working

[mandle]

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]

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]

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

[djcslice]

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

[mandle]

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]

anyone else?

[MADE]

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]

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

[mandle]

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]

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

[mandle]

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]

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

[mandle]

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]

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]

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]

anyone else have any info to share about my problem?

[Exas Spec D]

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]

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]

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]

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

[S13cl9kid]

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

[240SpoochSX]

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

[VinceDude]

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]

Did you check your fender wiring harnesses before anything else?

[VinceDude]

Did you check your fender wiring harnesses before anything else?

yeah that was never touched I have it tucked up.

[jroy1234]

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]

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]

that might be it, take it to autozone, have em run a diagnostic check.http://www.dvxs.info/a13.jpg

[stevep41]

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.