dash electrical 224

[TSMART]

A few times in the last week my 224 (400 hours)...gages went dead. Only thing that works is the amp meter.....

No fuses blown.

Then the gages come back. This has now happened 3 times. Should I suspect the (original equipment) ignition switch here? Or is this a ground issue? Please educate me.

 

[Diamondpilot]

I would check the grounds. Does it start fine using the key? Check all plugs under the dash also. I think you will find a loose connection in a plug or on a ground.

While you are at it check the battery connections. Don't just look at them. Take them apart and clean. Even the connection of the main ground wire to the frame and the connections at the starter. The connections at the starter power the fuse panel and inturn all the gauges.

Chris

 

[TSMART]

Yes, it always starts fine using the key. Thanks.

 

[greg_g]

A few times in the last week my 224 (400 hours)...gages went dead. Only thing that works is the amp meter.....

Cluster panel? or individual gauges?

//greg//

 

[TSMART]

Cluster panel. It is an '05.

 

[greg_g]

Ok. Not sure about your specific cluster, but mine have 3 connector plugs pig-tailed off the back. One is the ammeter and ground wire. The other two are for gauges and indicators. So first thing I'd do is pull the cluster, then inspect and reseat the connectors.

//greg//

 

[TSMART]

Thanks, Greg. Wasn't there a link a while back on how to pull cluster?

 

[Affordable]

There are 4-wing nuts,and 2-c-type clamps that hold it in,you will have to reach in on top of the fuel tank,you can prob.get it out without unplugging all the wires,check all the pins inside of the plug ins,you prob. have one that is loose.If all connections are good you might end up getting a new instrument panel

Tommy
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[TSMART]

Thanks for that!

 

[curthibbert]

Hi - you should look carefully at the fuses if you have the original fusebox. If it it is similar my Kama, the gauges are powered from the switched hot from the ignition switch through a fuse then to the gauge cluster. I ended up changing out my fusebox with a Buss unit that takes an ATC type fuse. Same one that Rob used on his Kama. He wrote a thread about it. In my case, I haven't had a bit of trouble since then. But, they acted the same as you are saying before I did the change.
regards
Curt