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Removed steering column and gauges after reinstallation the car has no power at gauges I bought a wiring diagram but I cant find plug with red and red/white wires, does anyone know where it attaches. I'm hoping this is what's keeping electrical system from working properly, thanks, Tony.
This plug has a short lead, maybe 4 inches it will not reach fuse box, it has to plug in nearby or another plug coming to it. When I turn the key on I have power on the red wire not the red/white. Thanks, Tony.
When you say "no power at the gauges".........are you referring to illumination lighting on the gauges......
OR....
are you referring to the individual gauges not working?
Use a voltmeter to make sure the fuses in the fuse block are receiving 12-13 volts on EACH SIDE of each fuse when the ignition key is turned to the ON position.
I also had a loose ground wire on the metal case that the gauges attach to.
Looks to be for the wiper service AKA "override" switch- if you have a 69 w/ AC
I looked up the override switch and it definetely shows the red and red/white wires. I have to look for the actual switch now that I know what to look for.
When you say "no power at the gauges".........are you referring to illumination lighting on the gauges......
OR....
are you referring to the individual gauges not working?
Use a voltmeter to make sure the fuses in the fuse block are receiving 12-13 volts on EACH SIDE of each fuse when the ignition key is turned to the ON position.
I also had a loose ground wire on the metal case that the gauges attach to.
There's power coming out of ignition switch, in the fuse box and a lot of different areas, when I turn the key on the gauges do not respond, as if no power goes to them, when I turn the key to start I get power at neutral switch, jumped it and does not turn over. It is a manual car.
Jumped neutral switch again and was able to start car, that's one less issue.
Can't find wiper override switch, it could be missing, I'm a new owner and never looked for it.
Still getting no power at ammeter, will work on that next.