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Old 03-14-20, 06:34 PM
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Dead gauges and warning lights
This is my 83 daily driver.
When I turn the key, none of the warning lights come on. After it starts, the battery and exhaust overheat lights stay on, and the tach doesn't work. Any suggestions?
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Blown fuse. All good now. I have no idea why it blew.
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I spoke too soon. As soon as I put it in reverse, the meter fuse blows.
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Try unplugging the reverse light wiring from the reverse switch.
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one of the wires to the reverse switch needed a little insulation repair.
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Glad you found the issue.
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