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#1
10-21-2007, 03:33 PM
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I broke my speedometer when I pulled the dashboard
I changed out my bad heater core this weekend with a used one (thanks again benebob/hocrest)
This requires removing the dashboard, console, dropping the steering column, and pulling the steering support beam back. Yes, it sucked. Got it all back together, blew out the air bubbles, and I have heat again! But - I no longer have a speedometer reading Feeling stupid, I went through the whole process of removing everything and checked to find out what I left unplugged, pinched, or otherwise screwed up. Didn't find anything. Wiggled all the connections I had played with just to make sure. Put it all back together and still no speedo. The rest of the instrument cluster seems to work. Not sure on the gas gauge - time will tell with that. Cruise control no longer works either. Just feeling stupid. I guess a used cluster will be my first (maybe cheapest) line of troubleshooting. I hate to lose my mileage count (245k) 
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P. 
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#2
10-21-2007, 03:46 PM
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Try to check the speedo part of the dash... maybe something is stuck or cut in the wirings.. check the back of the speedo and its related pins in the dash.
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Danny 1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon)  1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration  2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection. 
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#3
10-21-2007, 03:51 PM
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I pulled the speedo cluster about 5 times and drove around each time. I even tried leaving the screws loose and wiggling it a little while driving. No luck. I took a good look at the wire tape and couldn't see any that were broken or anything. I also checked all the tabs on the sockets that it plugs into and they were all in good shape and bent out far enough to make good contact.
It was pretty frustrating. And all I have left in the fridge is corona light and a few lagers. And it's no beer sales sunday in SC 
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P.
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10-21-2007, 04:05 PM
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 That's a crime!
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Chris 92 Ebony Mica LS-L "A Rolling Restoration": 223,250 KM - Sleeping 2007 STi 6MT, Stance GR+ coilovers, PWR Rad, JDM hood badge, svxfiles 6000K HIDs, JDM Clear Corners, $15/15 min mod, $20/20 min mod, Energy Swaybar Bushings, Hella Supertones horns, Gold STi BBS rims, Group A lightweight crank pulley, A/C system removed, Custom header-back exhaust, Hybrid carbon/metal rear sway bar, restored headlights with CCFL halos 2008 Subaru Legacy Spec B - Diamond Grey Metallic - Sold 2020 Ram 1500 Longhorn - Red Pearl
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#5
10-21-2007, 05:02 PM
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Don't panic.
It is very likely that fuse No. 15 is blown, as this fuse covers both the speedometer and fuel gauge circuits.  P.S. You are very lucky that I checked your thread, because the heading in no way describes the problem and it should be within the technical section.  Refer sticky covering this issue!
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Trevor, New Zealand. As a child, on cold mornings I gladly stood in cowpats to warm my bare feet, but I detest bull$hit! 
Last edited by Trevor; 10-21-2007 at 05:11 PM. Reason: P.S. Added
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#6
10-21-2007, 06:24 PM
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I checked all of the fuses quickly earlier today. I'll go out now and pull each one again to double check. (I blew up my test light a while ago) Since this thread is turning more to tech help than just me drowning in my sorrow I'll go ahead and move it a and re-title it.
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P.
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10-21-2007, 06:28 PM
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Drinking it now.
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P.
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#8
10-21-2007, 06:40 PM
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Checked all the fuses - they all are complete.
I really need a test light to verify they are all getting power though. I don't see one labeled as anything related to speedo (maybe meter?) and can't figure out which is # 15 on this diagram but I checked each one for a break. All of the fuses under the hood are complete also. 
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P.
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