new VetAid guages
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new VetAid guages
I installed a new VetAid instrument set on my 89. Everything works except the cruise. It worked prior to installing the new gauges.Everything was hooked as per the instructions. any one have any ideas?
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Look on the right side of the page. Did you get that adapter with your kit ? Or did you buy the gauges before it was available
http://vettaid.com/c4-gauge-packages/
http://vettaid.com/c4-gauge-packages/
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dozerman1 (09-26-2018)
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You lose cruise as mentioned above without the adapter. I did the same thing but eliminated the cruise with the miniram conversion. I had troubles with mine over time. Such as lights going out on the water temp and the very bright blue hi beam light that would blind you.
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Look on the right side of the page. Did you get that adapter with your kit ? Or did you buy the gauges before it was available
http://vettaid.com/c4-gauge-packages/
http://vettaid.com/c4-gauge-packages/
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Time to give them a call and ask how to go about trouble shooting the system to see if you got a bad component. Depending on how they respond, you might have to go as far as using your phone to document it not working with their stuff (and the hookups of such) and then put the old back in and document it working.
Please relay how they respond to you as I am interested in their package that will go in a '96.
Please relay how they respond to you as I am interested in their package that will go in a '96.
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Time to give them a call and ask how to go about trouble shooting the system to see if you got a bad component. Depending on how they respond, you might have to go as far as using your phone to document it not working with their stuff (and the hookups of such) and then put the old back in and document it working.
Please relay how they respond to you as I am interested in their package that will go in a '96.
Please relay how they respond to you as I am interested in their package that will go in a '96.
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Time to give them a call and ask how to go about trouble shooting the system to see if you got a bad component. Depending on how they respond, you might have to go as far as using your phone to document it not working with their stuff (and the hookups of such) and then put the old back in and document it working.
Please relay how they respond to you as I am interested in their package that will go in a '96.
Please relay how they respond to you as I am interested in their package that will go in a '96.
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You lose cruise as mentioned above without the adapter. I did the same thing but eliminated the cruise with the miniram conversion. I had troubles with mine over time. Such as lights going out on the water temp and the very bright blue hi beam light that would blind you.
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It's too bad you trashed the old panel.
There are circuitry diagrams out on batee dot com, as well as problem solving tips.
Also if you do some google searching about 1989 cruise control, you will run into a page that shows where and how to test the electrical connections to see if you are even getting power.
The later Vettes don't have the cruise circuitry built into the panel
There are circuitry diagrams out on batee dot com, as well as problem solving tips.
Also if you do some google searching about 1989 cruise control, you will run into a page that shows where and how to test the electrical connections to see if you are even getting power.
The later Vettes don't have the cruise circuitry built into the panel
Last edited by drcook; 09-26-2018 at 06:02 AM.
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dozerman1 (09-26-2018)
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Interesting. I loved the dash, but it certainly was not factory or OEM quality. I had lights going out, shorts, and interior heat caused some shorts in the electrical system causing the gauges to go dead until you “pushed “ on the cluster. I know it wasn’t Auto Meter’s problem since they sent me new gauges. Still had the same problem. My speedo was erratic at low speeds up until about 45 mpg....both speedos they gave me did the same thing.
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use this as a search argument
1989 corvette cruise control
make sure to follow links and references in the posts here on C4 CF. I should have kept the page, but there is one that has pictures of where to test for voltage, vacuum, etc
1989 corvette cruise control
make sure to follow links and references in the posts here on C4 CF. I should have kept the page, but there is one that has pictures of where to test for voltage, vacuum, etc
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Interesting. I loved the dash, but it certainly was not factory or OEM quality. I had lights going out, shorts, and interior heat caused some shorts in the electrical system causing the gauges to go dead until you “pushed “ on the cluster. I know it wasn’t Auto Meter’s problem since they sent me new gauges. Still had the same problem. My speedo was erratic at low speeds up until about 45 mpg....both speedos they gave me did the same thing.
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So you don't like the Star Wars dash? honest question. I didn't like it at first, but I have to admit it really grew on me. They can be a huge pain when not working, but when you've got it working nice they look cool I think.
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Eventually I would like the one for the later cars. It really looks reminiscent of the dash that was in the '65 I had. Before you throw in the towel, take the time to investigate where you are not getting power at.
Last edited by drcook; 09-26-2018 at 02:00 PM.
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I've had the vetteaid gauges in my 86 for at least five years and I like them. It was a simple plug and play install. The only problem I've had with the cruise control was with the brake and clutch switches. A mity-vac on the vacuum hose going to the pedals will tell you if the switches are holding vacuum or not.
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I've had the vetteaid gauges in my 86 for at least five years and I like them. It was a simple plug and play install. The only problem I've had with the cruise control was with the brake and clutch switches. A mity-vac on the vacuum hose going to the pedals will tell you if the switches are holding vacuum or not.