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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 09:22 AM
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I was replacing the Tachometer's circuit board and was in the process of checking the terminals in the dash. All 3 prongs worked. There was a ground, battery, and voltage from the Dizzy. My volt gauge was working fine as well.

During my inspection, I accidently shorted the circuit. No sparks, smoke, etc. but the volt gauge went to zero - the GEN light came on - I lost voltage from the battery prong - and I get the buzzer when I turn on the headlights.

Did i fry the volt gauge and/or one of those circuit boards?

thanks for the info.

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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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i would check the gauges fuse first.

http://www.corvetteforum.net/c3/tune.../index18.shtml
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 10:22 AM
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check the gauges fuse first.
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i checked the following day and found the blown fuse. easy fix!

thanks for the info. cheers

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Originally Posted by ramseygarza
i checked the following day and found the blown fuse. easy fix!

thanks for the info. cheers
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