Only thing that is working in my cluster is the speedo. Tach doesn't work nor the temp gauge and the fuel Gauge stays at the same spot, a little above half and doesn't move. I just got the car so I have no clue what it could be. As far as I know the person before me just did some work under the hood and changed the master switch on the inside for the blinkers/wipers.. Any help would be appreciated!!
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NoSlo
SHO Owner
For the tach, I would pull the engine codes to determine if the engine cam position sensor is throwing a 212/214 for sensor or spark signal. The car will run (but only start half the time) with no tach signal from the Cam sensor.
I don't have a 89 wiring handy, but on the 93 service manual, the tach is a separate fuse from the fuel. The fuel sensor fuse also runs the malfunction light, brake light, oil, etc, so if those lights don't work either (they light up for two seconds when you turn on the key) it could be a fuse.
Other than what's in the dash, for the fuel sensor there is only one wire that goes all the way to the tank level sensor, and from the sensor to ground.
I would have first suggested checking the connector on the back of the instrument panel, but if there is bad contacts, pretty much that means new IP, plus it's a ***** to get to.
I don't have a 89 wiring handy, but on the 93 service manual, the tach is a separate fuse from the fuel. The fuel sensor fuse also runs the malfunction light, brake light, oil, etc, so if those lights don't work either (they light up for two seconds when you turn on the key) it could be a fuse.
Other than what's in the dash, for the fuel sensor there is only one wire that goes all the way to the tank level sensor, and from the sensor to ground.
I would have first suggested checking the connector on the back of the instrument panel, but if there is bad contacts, pretty much that means new IP, plus it's a ***** to get to.
Thanks for the help guys!! I am new to the Sho world, mainly owned neons lol and they're easy to work on. My first car was a Taurus and I've always wanted a Sho, just not all the way familiar with them. No shame in asking people that know about them for a little help lol..
Dirk37
Mr. Resourceful
Fuse and first both start with an F for a reason!
I think you are making progress now. The temp gauge requires a decent ground, both on the engine and on the cluster. And, an intermittent ground can cause the fuse to blow. I would again encourage you to check the grounds.
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