Dash Problems

89Rotary · 05-08-2009, 07:34 PM

Intrument Cluster won't work. Tach, Fuel Level, Amp, Temp, Check Engine, all those Guages won't work. Checked Fuses under dash and far as i can tell they are fine. Any Places i should start before tearing the Dash apart????

Also the Passenger Seat belt doesn't work no more, moved down when i open'd the door, but won't go back up.
also the Clock up in the Warning Clutser IS on, but nothing else. i do know that my Ignition switch is messed up. bein as i can take the keys out while driving, or start/stop with ANYTHING thats flat lol. you think maybe the Dash isn't reading the Switch is on, but the motor is??? i dunno tryin to get ideas..... Mazda wants 280.00 for one and they are the cheapest.

Max777 · 05-09-2009, 02:01 AM

I am not sure if the ignition switch is directly causing this problem, but you know it is broken and needs to be fixed. I would start there,buying the part you know is broken, and installing it. If it still does not fix the instrument cluster, then at least you fixed something else that needed attention and can go from there. One thing you could try is to purchase a used "Steering column" with another switch+key on it, this will probably be cheaper than just getting the switch new. you can upgrade to tilt steering at the same time.

RETed · 05-09-2009, 02:41 AM

Instrument cluster not working is usually due to some idiot mucking up the wiring under there - if you're running an alarm or aftermarket stereo, this is not a surprise.

Automatic seatbelts?
Take it to the Mazda dealer - there is a recall on them.

Warning cluster not working?
Common problem - cold solder joints needs to be redone.

-Ted

89Rotary · 05-09-2009, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RETed

Instrument cluster not working is usually due to some idiot mucking up the wiring under there - if you're running an alarm or aftermarket stereo, this is not a surprise.

Automatic seatbelts?
Take it to the Mazda dealer - there is a recall on them.

Warning cluster not working?
Common problem - cold solder joints needs to be redone.

-Ted

so i can take the Car to mazda and they'll fix my seatbelts? wow driver side has never worked lol....

i do have an aftermarket stereo, but i used one of the "plug into factory harness" and wire from there.

My5ABaby · 05-09-2009, 11:11 AM

Check your "Meter" fuse. Even if it looks good it may not be good. Test it with a DMM (on Ohms). You could also replace the fuse and see what happens if you don't have a DMM (which I would hope you have one).

89Rotary · 05-09-2009, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by My5ABaby

Check your "Meter" fuse. Even if it looks good it may not be good. Test it with a DMM (on Ohms). You could also replace the fuse and see what happens if you don't have a DMM (which I would hope you have one).

Is this fuse under the dash? or the Hood? cause under the dash, i have no cover so i don't know which fuse is which.....

89Rotary · 05-09-2009, 09:02 PM

Found the Problem......... a fuse, and i think its grounding out somewhere, but at least i know the problem.

Also i'm running a 15a fuse rather than a 10a fuse. problems??

My5ABaby · 05-10-2009, 04:54 PM

The Meter fuse is under the dash.

Here's diagrams if you don't have the cover. Taken from RX7club.com

First attachment is S4, second is S5.

89Rotary · 05-10-2009, 06:04 PM

the meter fuse is definatly the one thats gettin blown, and its now blown up to a 20a fuse, so its gotta be groundin out. tryin to figure out common places that wires ground out, or wear down.

05-08-2009, 07:34 PM	#1
89Rotary GTUs 6 Port Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Avondale, AZ iTrader: (0) Posts: 47 Rep Power: 0	Dash Problems Intrument Cluster won't work. Tach, Fuel Level, Amp, Temp, Check Engine, all those Guages won't work. Checked Fuses under dash and far as i can tell they are fine. Any Places i should start before tearing the Dash apart???? Also the Passenger Seat belt doesn't work no more, moved down when i open'd the door, but won't go back up. also the Clock up in the Warning Clutser IS on, but nothing else. i do know that my Ignition switch is messed up. bein as i can take the keys out while driving, or start/stop with ANYTHING thats flat lol. you think maybe the Dash isn't reading the Switch is on, but the motor is??? i dunno tryin to get ideas..... Mazda wants 280.00 for one and they are the cheapest. __________________ Jake B "Built NEVER Bought" 1989 Mazda FC3S GTUs *TII Swap In Progress* "Days Of Spoken Legend Has Come To An End, The Curtain Of The New Rotary Era Has Been Raised"

05-09-2009, 02:01 AM	#2
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL iTrader: (5) Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 18	I am not sure if the ignition switch is directly causing this problem, but you know it is broken and needs to be fixed. I would start there,buying the part you know is broken, and installing it. If it still does not fix the instrument cluster, then at least you fixed something else that needed attention and can go from there. One thing you could try is to purchase a used "Steering column" with another switch+key on it, this will probably be cheaper than just getting the switch new. you can upgrade to tilt steering at the same time. __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated! Last edited by Max777; 05-09-2009 at 02:15 AM..

05-09-2009, 11:11 AM	#5
My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,377 Rep Power: 19	Check your "Meter" fuse. Even if it looks good it may not be good. Test it with a DMM (on Ohms). You could also replace the fuse and see what happens if you don't have a DMM (which I would hope you have one). __________________ 1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present."

05-09-2009, 09:02 PM	#7
89Rotary GTUs 6 Port Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Avondale, AZ iTrader: (0) Posts: 47 Rep Power: 0	Found the Problem......... a fuse, and i think its grounding out somewhere, but at least i know the problem. Also i'm running a 15a fuse rather than a 10a fuse. problems?? __________________ Jake B "Built NEVER Bought" 1989 Mazda FC3S GTUs *TII Swap In Progress* "Days Of Spoken Legend Has Come To An End, The Curtain Of The New Rotary Era Has Been Raised"

05-10-2009, 06:04 PM	#9
89Rotary GTUs 6 Port Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Avondale, AZ iTrader: (0) Posts: 47 Rep Power: 0	the meter fuse is definatly the one thats gettin blown, and its now blown up to a 20a fuse, so its gotta be groundin out. tryin to figure out common places that wires ground out, or wear down. __________________ Jake B "Built NEVER Bought" 1989 Mazda FC3S GTUs *TII Swap In Progress* "Days Of Spoken Legend Has Come To An End, The Curtain Of The New Rotary Era Has Been Raised"