[s-cars] Replaced Ignition Switch and now Autocheck system is freaking out

[Tom Winter]

On 5/10/07 10:00 AM, "s-car-list-request at audifans.com"
<s-car-list-request at audifans.com> wrote:

> Tom:  I think your problem is you didn't get one of the instrument
> cluster connector plugs back into the cluster properly (there are some
> clips to lock them in to the cluster).  You need to go back in and check
> all the plugs.
> 
Yes, that was my initial thought, bad connections due to plugs not put in
correctly, seated well, etc.

However, I played with the plugs, taking them in and out then turning the
car back on after each "experiment". There was no change, other than I'd get
a "bulb out" on the autocheck instead of "oil" when the small black
connector (second connection from the left) was left unconnected.

I just went and got some dialectric (sp?!) grease and will try re-connecting
everything with that. Some of my dash bulbs were burned out, so I'm going to
replace those while I'm at it.

Does anyone know which instrumentation each connector powers (from left to
right facing the front of the car)? I think it would be helpful to narrow
down the connection in question.

Obviously for the ignition switch repair, I only disconnected the two on the
left of the cluster. I've yet to fool with the other ones. They seemed
tight, but maybe one is loose. . .

Tom
'95 S6 Avant w/ disco lights a flashin'