[V6-12v] Instrument cluster dead: update and help

[Nitz Karl-GKN001]

Damien,

I would first make sure that ALL the fuses are the correct amp rating for
their locations.  Check against the owner's manual or the description panel
(usually a sticker on the fuse box cover).  Also, check all your light bulbs
to ensure they are the proper size/wattage for the application (reverse,
brake, turn, interior, trunk).  This information should also be in the
owner's manual or available at a local autoparts store.

Fuses blow when something shorts.  Check any points where wiring is stressed
(door or trunk hinges) to make sure that there are no cracked wires.

Hope this helps.

Karl
'92 Audi 100S, 107k miles
'97 Chrysler Sebring LXi, 60k miles
'84 VW Jetta Diesel, 184k miles, The Project...anyone have a spare cyl.
head??
'85 Honda VF500F and '84 Honda VF1100S

-----Original Message-----
From: Damien Gaboury [mailto:damien_gaboury at uqac.uquebec.ca]
Sent: Friday, September 29, 2000 12:13 PM
To: Damien Gaboury; v6-12v at audifans.com
Cc: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: [V6-12v] Instrument cluster dead: update and help


Car: 90SQ 1993, V6-12V 2.8L

Going to work this morning, I looked at my instrument cluster (dash) and
discovered that it was dead. All instruments were dead. During the lunch
time, I have performed some checks and bought some new fuses. Effectively,
it was the fuse. I replaced it, and it burned out again. Looking at the
situation as a scientist, I realized that the fuse burn out when and only
when I engage the reserve speed (manual). Ouf...

That a good observation, because, as every bodies known, resolving
electrical problems on Audi  is commonly expensive in time and money.

I have to mention again that I don't have yet the Bentley manual for this
car 90 1993 (it will be available soon). Anyway, any gurus have some tips
for me ? As a way to look up, I know that I have open-circuit problems with
a wire harness in my truck (plate light fuse burned, central looking doors
operate erratically when I open the truck.). That sounds good considering
that the reverse lights use that wire set. However, I have problem to figure
out the electrical link with the instrument cluster and the reverse lights.

Any help please before the week-end. At the point, I try to use only forward
speed.

Damien Gaboury, PhD
Scientifique de recherche
Consortium de Recherche en Exploration Minérale (CONSOREM)
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
555 Boul. de l'Université, Chicoutimi, Qc, Canada, G7H 2B1
e-mail: damien_gaboury at uqac.uquebec.ca
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