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

[Damien Gaboury]

Thank Karl,

Since have not changed any bulb and that all fuses are of correct amp, there
is for sure some shorts somewhere. As mentionned, I will start by looking at
the harness in the truck and at the reserve light wiring.

Regards

Damien Gaboury, PhD
Scientifique de recherche
Consortium de Recherche en Exploration Minérale (CONSOREM)
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
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----- Original Message -----
From: Nitz Karl-GKN001 <Karl.Nitz at motorola.com>
To: <v6-12v at audifans.com>
Cc: 'quattro List' <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Friday, September 29, 2000 2:06 PM
Subject: RE: [V6-12v] Instrument cluster dead: update and help


> 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
> Visitez notre site web: http://depcom.uqac.uquebec.ca/consorem
>
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