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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 03:00 PM
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on boost, gauge cluster dies and radio shuts off

anybody have any clue why my RPM/Speedo/Odometer/Radio all shut off when i get up to full boost (7psi at the moment)

i am thinking bad grounds, but does anyone else want to throw out some suggestions?
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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 05:16 PM
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You probably have a plug that is partially connected and makes intermitent contact.
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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 05:18 PM
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short in the wiring or just an open circuit that needs to be better connected? Maybe it vibrates enough that it as you start flying, it doesn't make good contact. Anything else happen? PFC remains powered on? etc.

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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 06:21 PM
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does the car shut off?
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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 07:59 PM
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no, the car has power...PFC stays lit

i'm also getting some misfire when i hit about 5psi, so i'm thinking plugs are fowled or the grounding on the ignition is less than good
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 12:29 PM
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if i turn the car off and turn it back on, it all works great
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 04:04 PM
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it works great until you hit 7 psi again? or it works fine from then on?

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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 04:51 PM
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well, basically hard boost pisses it off
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 04:52 PM
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I had the same exact symptoms, only mine happened when I hit the brakes. Sounds like bad grounds or a weak battery/alternator(charging system). I had my battery and alternator checked. I ended up getting brand new battery terminals and it seemed to clear things right up. Try that. It also wouldn't hurt to get some DIY grounding straps....

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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 07:32 PM
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i'll try adding more grounds on the motor
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 09:34 PM
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Get a wiring diagram, a DVOM and start pin point testn'
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Old Sep 6, 2003 | 01:59 PM
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Originally posted by 93BlackFD
i'll try adding more grounds on the motor
Don't forget to change both positive and neg. baqttery terminals.
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