HELP! Electronic functions failing since gauge install

suba03ru · 09-13-2010, 11:42 PM

Hey guys,
I began a gauge install about a week ago. I had to pause due to a shady pod that didnt fit right, but the following is what happened in the time since. I removed the factory boost gauge from steering column by snipping yellow and black wires. I removed the factory clock snipping the factory white clock wiring clip. Nothing else was touched, the boost gauge was installed and powered up and functions just fine but the following problems arose in the car; no turn signals, no dome light, no radio unit power, trip odomoeter resets every time car is off, and finally my keyless entry no longer works. PLEASE offer any and all info.

Thanks, Ian

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boardinshorty81 · 09-14-2010, 02:46 AM

Did you disconnect the battery before cutting those wire you describe? Maybe you shorted something out.

Did you start checking fuses? You can also grab a volt meter(set correctly) and check the battery and different systems of the car.

Mulder · 09-14-2010, 06:11 AM

When you cut the clock harness (presumably by cutting across all the wires simultaneously) you blew a fuse. Check both fuse boxes (under dash and engine compartment) and you'll find it.

suba03ru · 09-14-2010, 09:21 PM

Thanks for the help. I'll try fuses. Any other ideas?

Mulder · 09-14-2010, 10:29 PM

You won't need any other ideas once you find the blown fuse.

suba03ru · 09-16-2010, 02:42 PM

Replaced clock wiring harness fuse and everything is working again but my turn signals. Checked turn signal fuse and its all good, any ideas?

Mulder · 09-16-2010, 02:50 PM

Did you unplug the hazard switch while doing the gauges? That will kill the turn signals if left unplugged.

suba03ru · 09-17-2010, 07:17 PM

Got everything squared away agian. thanks for the input mulder

Mulder · 09-17-2010, 07:20 PM

So what was it?

09-13-2010, 11:42 PM	#1
suba03ru Scooby Newbie Member#: 214982 Join Date: Jun 2009	HELP! Electronic functions failing since gauge install Hey guys, I began a gauge install about a week ago. I had to pause due to a shady pod that didnt fit right, but the following is what happened in the time since. I removed the factory boost gauge from steering column by snipping yellow and black wires. I removed the factory clock snipping the factory white clock wiring clip. Nothing else was touched, the boost gauge was installed and powered up and functions just fine but the following problems arose in the car; no turn signals, no dome light, no radio unit power, trip odomoeter resets every time car is off, and finally my keyless entry no longer works. PLEASE offer any and all info. Thanks, Ian * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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09-14-2010, 02:46 AM	#2
boardinshorty81 Scooby Newbie Member#: 174965 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Annapolis, Maryland Vehicle: 07 WRX VF43 OBP	Did you disconnect the battery before cutting those wire you describe? Maybe you shorted something out. Did you start checking fuses? You can also grab a volt meter(set correctly) and check the battery and different systems of the car.

09-14-2010, 06:11 AM	#3
Mulder Trust no one Moderator Member#: 11170 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NYC Vehicle: 02 WRX 05 GTO/11 Sonata(!)	When you cut the clock harness (presumably by cutting across all the wires simultaneously) you blew a fuse. Check both fuse boxes (under dash and engine compartment) and you'll find it.

09-14-2010, 09:21 PM	#4
suba03ru Scooby Newbie Member#: 214982 Join Date: Jun 2009	Thanks for the help. I'll try fuses. Any other ideas?

09-14-2010, 10:29 PM	#5
Mulder Trust no one Moderator Member#: 11170 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NYC Vehicle: 02 WRX 05 GTO/11 Sonata(!)	You won't need any other ideas once you find the blown fuse.

09-16-2010, 02:42 PM	#6
suba03ru Scooby Newbie Member#: 214982 Join Date: Jun 2009	Replaced clock wiring harness fuse and everything is working again but my turn signals. Checked turn signal fuse and its all good, any ideas?

09-16-2010, 02:50 PM	#7
Mulder Trust no one Moderator Member#: 11170 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NYC Vehicle: 02 WRX 05 GTO/11 Sonata(!)	Did you unplug the hazard switch while doing the gauges? That will kill the turn signals if left unplugged.

09-17-2010, 07:17 PM	#8
suba03ru Scooby Newbie Member#: 214982 Join Date: Jun 2009	Got everything squared away agian. thanks for the input mulder

09-17-2010, 07:20 PM	#9
Mulder Trust no one Moderator Member#: 11170 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NYC Vehicle: 02 WRX 05 GTO/11 Sonata(!)	So what was it?