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It started and ran great, but none of the gauges record their intended readings. Gauge lights work, but they don't register the gauge readings. Any thoughts/suggestions for a cure. Is the basic gauge set, "16009 - 289 style GPS Gauges (mph)" that comes with the 289 kit. Please advise.
Thanks - Fred
michael everson
09-24-2024, 03:18 PM
Do they react when your cycle the key? If not they are not getting power or ground. Check connections at the dash plug as well as the fuse.
Mike
hmmmm. I will check tomorrow. I figured because they lit up they had power and ground, but I'll do a diagnostics check tomorrow. Thanks for the suggestion Mike.
Fred
Problem solved. I had mistakenly hooked up the wrong brown wire to the ignition switch. Should have been the ACC IGN FEED wire. I think that's how it's referenced. Anyway gauges react now and I will do a start up this afternoon to test beyond that. Onward.