90 Gauge cluster not working (I searched)

[93_tsi_fwd]

Okay, I searched through the 7 pages of "cluster not working" results.

I just bought a 90 eclipse GST, It was knocking cause the timing jumped 5, 6 teeth. Got that fixed.

The only thing left for me to fix is the gauge cluster. The RPM, GAS, TEMP, OiL PRESSURE, and all the lights on the bottom are not working at all. Ive checked all fuses, relays, changed the actual cluster it self(from my 93) and still nothing. It had an aftermarket alarm but I took out everything and connected every single wire that has been spliced/cut.Even when the alarm was still in there, it wasnt working.

Any help would be great.

 

[luv2rallye]

Your dimmer switch is probably bad. If you ground the dimmer switch's black/yellow wire and the dash lights up full, then your dimmer is bad.

 

[93_tsi_fwd]

The dimmer switch is working. The back light for the gauges lite up once the headlights are turned on. Its the gauges that doent work and all the warning lights. (check engine, coolant, oil, brake, high light, battery...)

 

[silver bullit]

So you used a 93 cluster in a 90? Wont work wiring is different you have to switch the dash harness out and convert the engine harness to 91+

 

[93_tsi_fwd]

Anyone?

i got another 90 cluster from the junk yard and it still wont work. ive checked all fuses and all wiring harness. i even took out the dash board to replace the clutch pedal assembly, put everything back and still nothing.

anyone got an idea?

 

[HIGHPSI4]

Check to see if these lights are actually getting power.

 

[93_tsi_fwd]

the back light are getting power and lighting up, excpt the gauges and warning lights.

Could it be a bad alternator? ECU?.....

 

[DSM1G90]

Did you check the fuses in the box by the right shock tower - for this contains the fuses for the panel. Should be marked on the cover.

 

[93_tsi_fwd]

yes, i checked all fuses inside and the outside. even changed the dimmer switch.

only thing i can think of left is the alternator cause it dies when i remove the baterry.

 

[DSM1G90]

It should die. ALT's need the battery to operate correctly-they work together. Hope you didn't knock out the regulator when doing that...

 

[whiteflash]

I'm having the same problem right now with my 95'...

 

[93_tsi_fwd]

Swapped alternator with an good working one and still doesnt work.