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scels240 · 07-25-2009, 09:53 PM

when i turn the lights on everything lights up except the gauge cluster??
headlights, right turn signal( left one does go on either but blinker works), tails..
i took the cluster out to see if the bulbs were bad.. tested umm and they were good.
wat now??

S-Nation S13 · 07-25-2009, 10:38 PM

i seem to have the same problem with mine i have a dead spot on my hud guage which lights up the battery,brake,basically the dummy lights ..i guess it seems to be isolated anyone with some insight ive checked/searched all i can find was check the fuses ..lol i already did but i still have the same problem at one point i had 2 dead spots on my hud the odomter was blacked out i changed the bulbs and it now works but dummy lights still no good

scels240 · 07-25-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by S-Nation S13

i seem to have the same problem with mine i have a dead spot on my hud guage which lights up the battery,brake,basically the dummy lights ..i guess it seems to be isolated anyone with some insight ive checked/searched all i can find was check the fuses ..lol i already did but i still have the same problem at one point i had 2 dead spots on my hud the odomter was blacked out i changed the bulbs and it now works but dummy lights still no good

well my brake battery seatbelt etc. work
just the rpm, speedometer, temp n gas gauges dont light up???
wheres the fuse???

Okinawandrifter87 · 07-25-2009, 10:57 PM

If you check all the fuses and all of them are fine, check behind the fuse panel right by the brake pedal, if you pull out the panel theres a little white box back there. Replace it and it all your lights should be working again. Happened in a coupe I bought a while back.. the box is called a TC box or something..

scels240 · 07-25-2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Okinawandrifter87

If you check all the fuses and all of them are fine, check behind the fuse panel right by the brake pedal, if you pull out the panel theres a little white box back there. Replace it and it all your lights should be working again. Happened in a coupe I bought a while back.. the box is called a TC box or something..

ima try that thnx

Okinawandrifter87 · 07-25-2009, 11:19 PM

Sure no problem. If its not that just come back and tell us all what you did so we can help you. Good luck.

S-Nation S13 · 07-26-2009, 12:09 AM

tc ... you talking bout timing control unit TCU??

scels240 · 07-29-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Okinawandrifter87

Sure no problem. If its not that just come back and tell us all what you did so we can help you. Good luck.

looked around everywhere couldn't find that white TC box..
could u maybe explain exactly where or even a pic? plz

projectRDM · 07-29-2009, 02:13 PM

TCU, driver side kick panel. Could also be the dimmer switch.

*holemilk00* · 07-29-2009, 05:16 PM

Also look at the back of your cluster, sometimes the head will make the circuit mat bow away from the contacts on the back of the cluster, you can check this by turn the car on with the cluster out in your hands, and just put where all the contacts are on the back and see if the lights come on, I had this problem in my vert and fixed it with a heat gun and low head to get the bow out it, with just a little heat it pulled tight again and all the contacts made connection and all my lights worked.

scels240 · 07-29-2009, 06:09 PM

thnx 4 advice ima try it all,

Okinawandrifter87 · 07-29-2009, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S-Nation S13

tc ... you talking bout timing control unit TCU??

Yes thats the one. My bad. Thanks for the help lol.

89 coupe · 07-30-2009, 07:43 AM

also check your wiring. you might have a loose wire somewhere

Okinawandrifter87 · 07-30-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 89 coupe

also check your wiring. you might have a loose wire somewhere

Invisible rep for you ;0) good job on the pic but yes check everything! Youll find it and let us know what your conclusion is or if your still having trouble.

Azimmer · 07-30-2009, 10:25 AM

check the white box down by the fuse box, you could have a burn spot

scels240 · 07-30-2009, 11:43 AM

WOW thanks 4 pic turns out i dont even have that TCU unit AT ALL
just bought this s13 n has a couple missing things but ill b sure to get that when i go to the junkyard
im sure that will fix the problem.
thnx 4 all ur help

07-25-2009, 09:53 PM	#1
scels240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Koreatown, Ca Age: 31 Posts: 2,021 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	gauge cluster lights??? when i turn the lights on everything lights up except the gauge cluster?? headlights, right turn signal( left one does go on either but blinker works), tails.. i took the cluster out to see if the bulbs were bad.. tested umm and they were good. wat now??

07-25-2009, 10:57 PM	#4
Okinawandrifter87 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 3,959 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	If you check all the fuses and all of them are fine, check behind the fuse panel right by the brake pedal, if you pull out the panel theres a little white box back there. Replace it and it all your lights should be working again. Happened in a coupe I bought a while back.. the box is called a TC box or something.. __________________ Driftphreak87

07-25-2009, 11:19 PM	#6
Okinawandrifter87 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 3,959 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	Sure no problem. If its not that just come back and tell us all what you did so we can help you. Good luck. __________________ Driftphreak87

07-29-2009, 02:13 PM	#9
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 47 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	TCU, driver side kick panel. Could also be the dimmer switch. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

07-29-2009, 05:16 PM	#10
holemilk00 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 2,485 Trader Rating: (33) Feedback Score: 33 reviews	Also look at the back of your cluster, sometimes the head will make the circuit mat bow away from the contacts on the back of the cluster, you can check this by turn the car on with the cluster out in your hands, and just put where all the contacts are on the back and see if the lights come on, I had this problem in my vert and fixed it with a heat gun and low head to get the bow out it, with just a little heat it pulled tight again and all the contacts made connection and all my lights worked. __________________ I had a cool signature

07-25-2009, 10:38 PM	#2
S-Nation S13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LAND of the LOST Posts: 4,082 Trader Rating: (92) Feedback Score: 92 reviews	i seem to have the same problem with mine i have a dead spot on my hud guage which lights up the battery,brake,basically the dummy lights ..i guess it seems to be isolated anyone with some insight ive checked/searched all i can find was check the fuses ..lol i already did but i still have the same problem at one point i had 2 dead spots on my hud the odomter was blacked out i changed the bulbs and it now works but dummy lights still no good

07-26-2009, 12:09 AM	#7
S-Nation S13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LAND of the LOST Posts: 4,082 Trader Rating: (92) Feedback Score: 92 reviews	tc ... you talking bout timing control unit TCU??

07-29-2009, 06:09 PM	#11
scels240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Koreatown, Ca Age: 31 Posts: 2,021 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	thnx 4 advice ima try it all,

07-30-2009, 07:43 AM	#13
89 coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Waterloo On. Age: 29 Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	also check your wiring. you might have a loose wire somewhere

07-30-2009, 10:25 AM	#15
Azimmer Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2009 Location: sacramento Age: 32 Posts: 101 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	check the white box down by the fuse box, you could have a burn spot __________________ LoW BuDgEt DrIfTeR

07-30-2009, 11:43 AM	#16
scels240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Koreatown, Ca Age: 31 Posts: 2,021 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	WOW thanks 4 pic turns out i dont even have that TCU unit AT ALL just bought this s13 n has a couple missing things but ill b sure to get that when i go to the junkyard im sure that will fix the problem. thnx 4 all ur help

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