gauges

circleburner12 · Post by **circleburner12** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 2:31 pm

im having trouble with my temp, fuel, oil gauges. my amp gage works. ive tested everthing to the best of my knowledge and still nothing.

if anyone can help me out and take some time out of there day and to make sure im testing the gauges and sending units right, please pm /me with phone # and i'll give you a call. thanks for the help

MODIFIED · Post by **MODIFIED** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 5:21 pm

First, I'd check to make sure you have good ground. That is to say, a secure/clean contact from:
-rear gauge retaining bracket to gauge panel contact upon all gauges
-the gauge panel to the dash via "dzus" fasteners.
-the dash panel to the cowl mounting of the tub.

circleburner12 · Post by **circleburner12** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 5:51 pm

dont know if it makes a different's, but i took a test lead and grounded each gage and still nothing??. thxs

jimm · Post by **jimm** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 7:20 pm

Have you worked through the troubleshooting process described here: http://willysmjeeps.com/downloads/instruments.pdf ? That info is as good or better than somebody trying to help you over the phone.

circleburner12 · Post by **circleburner12** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 10:02 am

Post by **wesk** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 11:13 am

It's extremely odd for an answer to your question not to be found by following that test regimen to a "T". Are you sure you followed it completely step by step?

circleburner12 · Post by **circleburner12** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 11:28 am

best to my knowledge wesk, and if i understand correctly!

Post by **wesk** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 11:39 am

Then there's not much more anyone can add to that complete troubleshooting guide. You have probably not covered every step correctly and the only way to sort that out is to go thru the checklist one item at a time in order with you. This would work best with you and a friend familiar with the systems and the check list being together at your jeep.

Or you could post one step at a time here and explain how you performed that step and what result you attained.

circleburner12 · Post by **circleburner12** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 6:12 pm

ok guys i think the problem is fixed, to make a long story short i purchase a ign switch from a mv vendor and did what he told me to do when i installed the switch. well i should have done different.

thxs for all the help!

Post by **wesk** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 9:26 pm

Since this is a "Help each other learn" kinda web site, we should also share the resolution to our problem with the group.

I will take an educated stab at what your solution was. No power to the gauges on wire #27. The first clue was the problem only effected the three electric gauges powered by wire #27. The amp meter is powered by wires 8 & 9. So I will guess the vendor sold you a very late model ignition switch with the 4 rubber Packard connectors on it and failed to direct you to the proper connections for each of the 4 terminals?

circleburner12 · Post by **circleburner12** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 3:54 pm

yes, you are correct!