96 S14 KA24DE Problems.... HELP HELP

[anthony326]

ok so i got my s14 and its been driving fine and suddenly im blowin the fuse that goes to my gauges the lights still work and all that just my gauges die and the fuse blows. i am also having issues starting it. it doesnt start smoothly and i also have to give it a bit of gas to get it goin. it cranks hard on first couple of cranks on cold and hot start ups. its very rought then it levels out it even shuts back off sometimes. so any leads would be great. it also has just had a fresh tune up and the IACV has been cleaned out. so im lost now. thanks for any inputs

[projectRDM]

Fuse is more than likely a bad reverse switch. unplug it and try.

[anthony326]

sweet thanks i did notice one of the wires on one of my tranny plugs was messed up.

[ZipTied]

For the starting problem I had the same thing. Does it die at Idle sometimes?? Check the idle adjustment screw. Idle it up a bit till it sits around 8 or 900. fixed my problem and starts fine now. Check battery connections and starter connections that sort of thing. Clean off corrosion and have them checked.

[anthony326]

im still having cold start problems. it turns over like a champ but takes alittle bit to start. only when its been sitting for along time. so im stumped!!!

[SLeepingPanda]

Get your Battery tested and your Starter tested.

Some automotive stores like Kregan do free testing.

[anthony326]

i have a new battery like 2weeks old but i havnt had my starter checked. quick question woula bad maf cause this type of issue cause i think mine is bad i unplugged it and no change while the car is running! so thanks for the tip ill post my status later on.