need some help

[irelandmoss]

A 1998 Porsche Boxter. Tach, speedo, ect. does not work. I was told that it could be either the instruments or the ignition switch. Both were replaced and the problem persists. Is there a relay for the instrument cluster, if so, where would it be? This is really getting to be a PITA. Please help.

[chrismmm]

i just pulled my gauges yesterday, removed the red background and replaced it. When i was putting it back into the dash, there was a connector loose. its the only one for the gauges. I pulled it again. reseated the connector. all ok. By the way. I dont not have to fully put it back together before I knew it was working. After reseating the gauges.. all gauge lights came on while i was still holding it in my hand. good look. removing the gauges piece is not that hard. perhaps you can find a diy article on pelican parts. Good lucjk

[irelandmoss]

No connectors loose. Replaced dash and ignition switch. I was thinking it might be a relay. All fuses are good. Was told it could be the ignition switch but with a new one installed I still have this problem. I don't, unless I need to, want to take it to a Porsche dealer. Just don't have that kind of $$.

[rocartfe2]

Did you check the ground connection for the electronics. I looked at the wiring don't see any relays. You checked both b1 and b10 fuses.

[chrismmm]

Originally Posted by chrismmm

i just pulled my gauges yesterday, removed the red background and replaced it. When i was putting it back into the dash, there was a connector loose. its the only one for the gauges. I pulled it again. reseated the connector. all ok. By the way. I dont not have to fully put it back together before I knew it was working. After reseating the gauges.. all gauge lights came on while i was still holding it in my hand. good look. removing the gauges piece is not that hard. perhaps you can find a diy article on pelican parts. Good lucjk

You said no loose connector. I understand. Look in the male portion of the pins. Are any crushed down or missing? You said it was working before correct?

[healthservices]

Originally Posted by irelandmoss

A 1998 Porsche Boxter. Tach, speedo, ect...

Specifically... what is ect?

Ask yourself, what is common with all of these gauges?

Power?

Ground?

Then go from there.

[irelandmoss]

etc. no fuel gauge working, no digital readout

[irelandmoss]

Told by a porsche dealer that there is no relay for the cluster. He said they had problems with the cluster in later model boxters. But there is a fuse. Will be checking that when the weather gets better.

[Steve Tinker]

I thought you said in post #3 that all the fuses were good.....now I am confused.

Note: relays are usually only used when the electrical load is high - as in lights, fan motors, A/C etc. Interior dash lights are a small load and are electrically operated directly by the on/off switch.