Gauge lights and Tail lights went out - HELP!!
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Gauge lights and Tail lights went out - HELP!!
Hey Fellas,
I installed a turbo timer this morning. It was a xmas gift from my bro - I was really contemplating on installing it or selling it but it came with the harness as well.
Anyways, after installing the TT and got it properly working, I went to the store and my tail lights and my instrument gauge lights stopped working
My headlights, turn signals, and everything else works
I did some searches on it and came up with possible solutions but I still need to test them since it's already dark out tonight:
-TNS - how do I test this relay if it's the source of the problem -I just switched the two blue relays to see if it was the TNS and still no lights
- Possibly nicked a wire or something while installing the harness, but it shouldn't affect the tail lights though right?
- also notice that the ashtray light is not working
I found a bunch of threads when i did the search but I think it has something to do with the ignition somewhere since that was the only area I was working in.
Now I have a project for New Year's Day....
Thanks in advance for any input or suggestions you guys/gals might have!!!
I installed a turbo timer this morning. It was a xmas gift from my bro - I was really contemplating on installing it or selling it but it came with the harness as well.
Anyways, after installing the TT and got it properly working, I went to the store and my tail lights and my instrument gauge lights stopped working
My headlights, turn signals, and everything else works
I did some searches on it and came up with possible solutions but I still need to test them since it's already dark out tonight:
-TNS - how do I test this relay if it's the source of the problem -I just switched the two blue relays to see if it was the TNS and still no lights
- Possibly nicked a wire or something while installing the harness, but it shouldn't affect the tail lights though right?
- also notice that the ashtray light is not working
I found a bunch of threads when i did the search but I think it has something to do with the ignition somewhere since that was the only area I was working in.
Now I have a project for New Year's Day....
Thanks in advance for any input or suggestions you guys/gals might have!!!
Last edited by shifterkartracer; 12-30-07 at 10:46 PM. Reason: Tested the TNS- still no lights
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if it came with a harness than what did you have to splice? im assuming that you had to splice something since you said you might have nicked a whire, but check all the fuses, both under the hood and under the dash by the clutch pedal.
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I didn't have to spilce into anything.. the harness was a plug and play thing, but because of the the tight fit underneath the steering column, I'm afraid that I might have pulled or nicked something in the process...
I knew that TT was gonna be trouble!!!
I knew that TT was gonna be trouble!!!
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be sure to check them all since theres only like 7 and their named really weird, and the fact your already down there
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I checked and rechecked all the fuses and none are blown.
I have no power on my ashtray light and that 's where my boost gauge and Water temp lights are powered through. I was reading this thread https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/help-wanted-if-you-know-basic-electrical-662504/ and tried to ground the wires that were mentioned and no luck.
Since the only place I worked on before this sh*t happened was the ignition area (installing the Greddy TT ignition harness) , is there anything in that particluar area that affects the lights? I checked the Factory Wiring Diagram and there is nothing in there that affects those lights.
I appreciate all you guys input...
I have no power on my ashtray light and that 's where my boost gauge and Water temp lights are powered through. I was reading this thread https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/help-wanted-if-you-know-basic-electrical-662504/ and tried to ground the wires that were mentioned and no luck.
Since the only place I worked on before this sh*t happened was the ignition area (installing the Greddy TT ignition harness) , is there anything in that particluar area that affects the lights? I checked the Factory Wiring Diagram and there is nothing in there that affects those lights.
I appreciate all you guys input...
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I checked and rechecked all the fuses and none are blown.
I have no power on my ashtray light and that 's where my boost gauge and Water temp lights are powered through. I was reading this thread https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=662504 and tried to ground the wires that were mentioned and no luck.
Since the only place I worked on before this sh*t happened was the ignition area (installing the Greddy TT ignition harness) , is there anything in that particluar area that affects the lights? I checked the Factory Wiring Diagram and there is nothing in there that affects those lights.
I appreciate all you guys input...
I have no power on my ashtray light and that 's where my boost gauge and Water temp lights are powered through. I was reading this thread https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=662504 and tried to ground the wires that were mentioned and no luck.
Since the only place I worked on before this sh*t happened was the ignition area (installing the Greddy TT ignition harness) , is there anything in that particluar area that affects the lights? I checked the Factory Wiring Diagram and there is nothing in there that affects those lights.
I appreciate all you guys input...
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bumping this thread because I have the exact same problem... all the fuses are fine, I didn't mess with anything, and then one day, gauge cluster backlights and tail lights went out. WTF? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Pop the hood open and close to where the hood latch is is a fuse box full of relays. I beleive its the one where is has the initials TNS.
I apologize but I should've posted my results. I really never knew what the problem was on mine but after checking all the wires etc... I beleive that the dimmer wire switch was loose. All my relays worked fine but still no light... After tinkering and making sure all the wires were plugged, it all of a sudden worked. My guess was the dimmer switch wire was loose. Good luck...
I apologize but I should've posted my results. I really never knew what the problem was on mine but after checking all the wires etc... I beleive that the dimmer wire switch was loose. All my relays worked fine but still no light... After tinkering and making sure all the wires were plugged, it all of a sudden worked. My guess was the dimmer switch wire was loose. Good luck...
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You can actually switch the two relays (they're the same ones) to see if it works...
Yes sir I am a blues fan!!!
Its great though to see americans being fans of the EPL... so do you think Man U will pass up Arsenal to take the EPL?
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I just did exactly that and it didn't work... so it's not the relay. Anyone got any ideas?
I think we will! We have a game in hand and are only 2 points down, so I think we're in good shape. I'm worried about the blues catching up, though, as you guys are playing pretty well in the Prem and are only 3 points down from us. Looks like it'll be a great finish to the season with 3 teams in the race.
I think we will! We have a game in hand and are only 2 points down, so I think we're in good shape. I'm worried about the blues catching up, though, as you guys are playing pretty well in the Prem and are only 3 points down from us. Looks like it'll be a great finish to the season with 3 teams in the race.