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89 messages,  Last post on Oct 20, 2008 at 9:36 PM

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#80 of 89
2001 Alero Light Panel by ladeedriver
Nov 15, 2007 (3:41 pm)
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I had problems with my car starting this morning unfortuanately and did not make it to work. It was not the security passlock issue but I did neet a new fuel pump and now it cranks right up. But the new issue is the panel lights wont go off, (brake, trac off, service engine soon lights). Does anyone know how to reset this panel or will i have to take it to the dealer and have them turn them off. They were not an issue before my cousin changed "only" the fuel pump with is located in the rear of the car. thanks for any help. Tried the reset button for resetting when oil light and tire pressure light come on, but that did not work.
#81 of 89
Re: Accord Red Dashboard Lights [mrphillies] by emgomez
Feb 16, 2008 (12:40 am)
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Replying to: mrphillies (Sep 19, 2005 8:47 am)

Hello, did the issues get solved on your accord? I currently have the same problem and I am not sure if it is the third brake light and or the after market jdm tail lights. Please contact me if you solved your problem. Thanks, Edward edwardmgomezhotmail.com
#82 of 89
2005 Grand Prix - Odometer back at ZERO ? by baklassen
Mar 17, 2008 (10:19 am)
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Currently own a 2005 grand prix with an odometer problem - it started back at zero and is now stuck at 26 kms.
 
Has anyone had any sucess at fixing the cluster?
 
Any pointers?
#83 of 89
Panel Light Panels by ter123
Mar 19, 2008 (9:08 am)
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I have a 2002 Cabrio - and the Airbag and brake light remain on - I have checked the brake fluid and the brake pads, but this light remains on when car is running. What could it be. Anyone out there can give me some suggestions.
 
thanks in advance
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'89 volvo speedometer and odometer by yeti_herd
Jun 21, 2008 (8:46 am)
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I've got an '89 Volvo in which, about two weeks ago the speedometer started flickering around wildly and then up and quit within a few hours. The odometer and trip odometer also went out simultaneously. I have removed the instrument cluster from the dash to check the connections and they all seemed fine with no corrosion. Put the dash back in, still nothing (didn't really expect much).
 
Other weird symptom/evidence: when it is raining out or the road surface is otherwise very wet, the speedometer and odometer will come on and work perfectly, until it dries out again. This suggests to me that there is an exposed connection somewhere that water will improve electrical connectivity on enough to make it work briefly. I don't really know anything about how the car is wired, though, and I have some wiring charts that I got from an online database but they are confusing and difficult to read.
 
Anyone have any thoughts or similar experiences?
#85 of 89
Re: '89 volvo speedometer and odometer [yeti_herd] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jun 21, 2008 (8:59 am)
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Replying to: yeti_herd (Jun 21, 2008 8:46 am)

The speedo sensor is on the back axle. Since you didn't post a model, I'll give you the various possibilities:
 
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Speedometer sensor, replacement
Rigid back axle.


 
    * Cut and remove seal of lead.
    * Unplug connector.
    * Unscrew sensor.
    * Remove casing over fuel filler pipe on 4-door models, or the cover on the left hand side behind the wheel arch on 5-door models.
    * Break open the leaded box and unplug connector.
    * Remove the sensor lead, rubber sleeve, and clamps.
    * Clean the area around the sensor and unscrew it.
    * Replace sensor.
    * Fit new sensor.
 

 
    * Thread leaded wire through connector lid
    * Fit connector to sensor.
 

 
    * Pass the leaded wire through the lock on the connector and catch on the sensor.
    * Thread on a new lead weight and press together with pliers.
    * Fit the new leaded box and attach lid firmly.
    * Test.
 
Speedometer sensor, replacement T2
760/780 1988-, Multi-link back axle
960


The sensors are placed differently for varying versions of differential.
 
    * Remove casing over fuel filler pipe or the cover on the left hand side behind the wheel arch.
    * Break open the leaded box and unplug connector. Remove lead to sensor, rubber sleeve, and clamps.
    * Clean the area around sensor and unscrew it.
 

 
    * Reassemble in reverse order. Oil new 0-ring before fitting.
 
When fitting sensor, tighten to torque: 8 - 12 Nm (5.9 - 8.9 ft lb) .

 
    * Fit new leaded box and put on lid firmly
    * Test.
#86 of 89
2003 taurus-intermittent dash lights. by ohgeez
Sep 11, 2008 (6:22 pm)
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Dash lights go out, perhaps drive on rough road and come on again (about 4 times), dashboard lights work for few weeks and go out again. This time dash lights after about a week will not turn on. It's only the instrument cluster lights, radio and idiot lights work. On the Taurus/Sable thread read about 6 members that have the same exact problem. I would think there would a Technical Bulletin or recall on this for a 4-5 year old car. If this is one of those $5 part and $1,000 fix it issue, I'm dumping ford for ever. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: 2003 taurus-intermittent dash lights by carswipe
Sep 16, 2008 (11:14 pm)
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Maybe it's the fuse that causes the problem or the electrical wiring. I think it would help if you can see the diagram of the electrical wiring in your car
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Saturn Vue 2004 by jeanphilippe
Oct 20, 2008 (9:36 pm)
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I just bought a saturn vue 2004, the background of the dasboard is lit but not the indicators needle what the he... could that be ???

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