s13 Hatch Wiring issues gauge cluster, brake lamps, etc...

[gcamberos]

Hey everyone. My name is Gabe and I'm new to the site here. Looks like there is tons of information and I'm very excited to be a part of this site and to be a new 240 enthusiast.

I just recently purchased a 1992 Hatch and ran into a couple problems I'm hoping somebody has feedback on.


The driver side door harness is shot and needs to be replaced. Anyone know where I can get a new one?

I removed the dash and center console to expose the disgusting wiring job the owner before me did. I removed the guage cluster and now when I plug it back in, it doesn't work. Everything worked fine before hand.

Also, upon purchasing the vehicle my tail lights work fine but the actual braking bright portion of the red in the tail lamps does not work. I checked all bulbs and fuses.

Any help or advice on the issue would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

Gabe
San Diego

[HalveBlue]

Wiring is a pain in the ass.

Best options for you:

-Take it to somebody that knows what they're doing. Pay lots of money.

-Buy an aftermarket harness.

-Go to the junkyard and pull the harness off an old 240.

Good luck!

[SilviaAura]

yeah bro that shit is hard...but i do know that your gauge cluster and tail lamps run on the same fuse...i had this prblem b4...so something on your lights or cluster might me shorting out and causing a fuse to blow...

[g6civcx]

$85 per hour until the job is done.