Ky_Vette

After driving 1230 miles from North Carolina to Norman Oklahoma with no problems I hit a bump in Norman and my troubles began. The indications are as follows:
1)4+3, OD will not engage (was in OD when driving)light on dash turns (upshift indicator)off and on by pushing switch on shifter.
2)Anti-lock warning on dash, brakes work OK
3)Climate control unit OFF, no lights, notta thing, no fan (it's only 100+ degrees here)
4)Interior lights do not go out when car is started, turn off after about 30 sec.
Best I can tell it is a ground 'somewhere' but where ? :eek: All fuses are good, car runs fine.


[Modified by Ky_Vette, 12:14 AM 8/24/2003]


[Modified by Ky_Vette, 12:14 AM 8/24/2003]


[Modified by Ky_Vette, 12:24 AM 8/24/2003]

REW89

Alternator?

Bob :confused:

Ky_Vette

Alt. was replaced before I came out, putting out 13.8v. :banghead:

Hooked on Vettes

With the ignition in run or start, verify there is 12 volts at the 10 amp gages fuse. That fuse is common to all of the items you listed. Did you use a meter when you check the fuses or did you just eye ball them?

Also could be a burnt wire on the back of the fuse panel supplying power to the gage fuse.

Aggravated4life

Ignition switch?

SeanSullivan

If your still stuck in Norman, contact Dave Pearn at Corvette Clinic, if you still haven't found the problem by Monday. 405 634 4767.. He's as good as any of the chevy dealers, and a LOT cheaper.

Ky_Vette

Meter is in N.C. will look into the gages circuit.

Ky_Vette

Thanks, the way it's going I'm going to be calling someone.

SeanSullivan

Sorry, thought you were stuck in Oklahoma.. Too early for me to be reading, accurately at least..

Ky_Vette

You read right, I'm in Norman Oklahoma, meter is in North Carolina, just waiting for a parts house to open to go buy another meter. I will probably be contacting Corvette Clinic in the AM.
New symptom, with car running if i turn on the lights I get the warning alarm. Going to check G201 ground.

nobodyunknown

Check the relays located behind the passenger front wheel well for loose wires.

Ky_Vette

Thanks, got a meter, checked the fuses and the 10A guage fuse was the problem. I owe you a beer or 12. :party:

SeanSullivan

Glad you were able to fix it.. keep Dave in mind if you do have a problem you can't solve..he is GOOD.. and FAIR on his prices..

LaVidaLoca

:iagree:

He found an intermittant ground on my ECM then checked timing and fuel pressure, because he had not used up his one hour minimum. Just charged me for an hour of labor.

Wish we had seen your post yesterday. We have a group of Corvette owners that get together in Norman every Sat Night. I had my scanner and could have brought a meter with me.


[Modified by LaVidaLoca, 6:38 PM 8/24/2003]

Bruthish

Glad to see you are fixed up...so head back home! :lol:

Ky_Vette

Well I'm here till the end of October, maybe I can get with you guys one week end, and I still have to figure out what's causing the fuse to blow.

Ky_Vette

Not so, I'm out here till the end of October, plenty of time a little playing.

LaVidaLoca

We usually meet at Taco Cabana just off Main Street at I35 around 8:15. Just an informal group, no club, no dues, no organization. We occassionally go on runs for the day. Stop by and visit. I won't be there on this Sat. but will be the following.

PKAR

Did a search for David Pearn and came up with this post. I just heard yesterday that David died of a stroke after he had his heart attack a few months back. I was really troubled by this news and still in a funk over him passing. Thought there would be something in the memorial posts but nothing. David Pearn would be my go-to guy when I was stumped and couldn't deal, he was a Corvette genius and had seen it all. He built more national record holders at Thunder Valley in his day and was truly gifted by the Chevy Gods. He 'tweaked' my L82 and renewed its life right before he fell ill and it runs like a scalded dog! Rest in Peace, David Pearn, I will miss chatting with you and your expertise you graciously shared with all.

PKAR

Did a search for David Pearn and came up with this post. I just heard yesterday that David died of a stroke after he had his heart attack a few months back. I was really troubled by this news and still in a funk over him passing. Thought there would be something in the memorial posts but nothing. David Pearn would be my go-to guy when I was stumped and couldn't deal, he was a Corvette genius and had seen it all. He built more national record holders at Thunder Valley in his day and was truly gifted by the Chevy Gods. He 'tweaked' my L82 and renewed its life right before he fell ill and it runs like a scalded dog! Rest in Peace, David Pearn, I will miss chatting with you and your expertise you graciously shared with all.