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Instrument Cluster Faulty
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 2:26 pm
by doctor_b
I seemed to have stopped my speedo from working! I took the instrument cluster out to change some bulbs, in the process, I un plugged the mileage display, but just plugged it back in again. I put it all back together, but now when I start the ignition the car "bleeps" at me and I get a message saying "Er" on the heater display and the speedo doesn't work! I am not aware I have broken anything, I didn't drop it or anything and was very careful with it. All the other gauges work, the car starts drives, etc, everything is normal except the speedo doesn't work! I've checked all the plugs to make sure it is all plugged in fully, etc! I wonder is there something I need to do to reset it perhaps? I tried disconnecting the battery for a few mins, but it still not working. Any ideas?
Re: Instrument Cluster Faulty
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 2:50 pm
by 6sabre
Well if all the connections are correct, i.e. I dont know if its possible to connect any wrong way up, battery disconnect would be my first step
Re: Instrument Cluster Faulty
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 4:31 pm
by doctor_b
tried disconnecting the battery for a few mins, but it still not working
Re: Instrument Cluster Faulty
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:25 pm
by Popsjag
Never come across this problem, but this link to an old topic may be of some help:
viewtopic.php?t=2167
Re: Instrument Cluster Faulty
Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:09 pm
by 6sabre
If a battery disconnect didnt help. I think you will need to remove again and make sure non of the contact/connections are wrong or damaged.
Re: Instrument Cluster Faulty
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 6:28 pm
by doctor_b
I think it is a loose wire in one of the plugs at the back, as I've been trying different things and had the speedo working twice, but when I the fitted the cluster back in the dash it stopped again, so probably a loose wire! How do I find out what ones are the speedo wires and fix loose wires?
Re: Instrument Cluster Faulty
Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 10:16 am
by 6sabre
Generally speaking when a wire becomes 'loose' after taking a plug off, its because the pin itself has come out of the connector.
They usually have a small 'barb' to keep them in th plug. You may need to lift that and push it back into the connector plug. (noddy drawing attached)
Re: Instrument Cluster Faulty
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2018 1:46 pm
by doctor_b
OK thanks I'll take a look at that and give it a try!