Speedometer and RPM & Orher Gauges

Z Spec · 10-13-2014, 07:47 AM

The pointer on my speedometer, RPM, Oil, and other gauges doesn't light up. Any ideas on what the problem is?
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AdamRacer · 10-13-2014, 07:53 AM

That's odd I haven't seen that before but since your Z is a 2013 shouldn't it be under warranty?

Z Spec · 10-13-2014, 08:03 AM

Yeah it is, I'm just trying to figure out the problem first because I just got my headlights done with demon and halos so I don't want them telling me that the modification on my headlights is the source of the problem.

scottIN · 10-13-2014, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z Spec

Yeah it is, I'm just trying to figure out the problem first because I just got my headlights done with demon and halos so I don't want them telling me that the modification on my headlights is the source of the problem.

That would be my guess if they were fine before the install & didn't work afterwards. Something got bumped, unplugged, blown or otherwise mangled.

Now if you told me you had a flat tire after a headlight install, I'd say they're unrelated. But gauge lights....I'm gonna bet it's not coincidence.

Z Spec · 10-13-2014, 08:33 AM

Ugh, also the clock and the odometer for A and B keeps resetting, could that result in my headlight modification as well?

OldFart · 10-13-2014, 09:29 AM

Just a thought - disconnect the battery for a few minutes and let the system reset itself? From what I've read these cars do some weird stuff when messing with electronics...

AdamRacer · 10-13-2014, 09:51 AM

In that case maybe a fuse could have blown with the headlight install? Probably check the ones near the driver floor panel/foot rest area.

SouthArk370Z · 10-13-2014, 10:05 AM

Unless you had a switch installed in the dash (or the dash removed) for the new lights, the new install shouldn't be the problem. All the headlight wiring can be done under the hood.

If the dash was messed with for the lighting install, check all wiring connectors, fuses, &c.

PS: You may be able to get an idea of what's going on with the gauge needle lights by looking through the FSM. or one of the DIYs for changing LEDs in the dash.

Z Spec · 10-13-2014, 04:15 PM

From what I've read here,

2013 Tach and Speedo Needles not Illuminated

It seems like that person had a fuse blocker, so I assume my fuse has been blown. What would the fuse be called for the dash that illuminates the needle?

ElwoodBlues · 10-13-2014, 04:41 PM

Check the fuses as well as the extended storage switch (in the fuse block)

Read through this thread:
http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...ge-switch.html

Z Spec · 10-15-2014, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElwoodBlues

Check the fuses as well as the extended storage switch (in the fuse block)

Read through this thread:

http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...ge-switch.html

Thanks! That actually worked. Everything is back to normal including the illuminated needle and as well as the clock and trip odometer.

10-13-2014, 07:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Z Spec Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 80 Drives: PW 370Z Rep Power: 10	Speedometer and RPM & Other Gauges The pointer on my speedometer, RPM, Oil, and other gauges doesn't light up. Any ideas on what the problem is? ImageUploadedByTapatalk1413204449.591173.jpg Last edited by Z Spec; 10-13-2014 at 09:15 AM.

10-13-2014, 10:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Unless you had a switch installed in the dash (or the dash removed) for the new lights, the new install shouldn't be the problem. All the headlight wiring can be done under the hood. If the dash was messed with for the lighting install, check all wiring connectors, fuses, &c. PS: You may be able to get an idea of what's going on with the gauge needle lights by looking through the FSM. or one of the DIYs for changing LEDs in the dash. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

10-13-2014, 04:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
ElwoodBlues Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 108 Drives: 17 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	Check the fuses as well as the extended storage switch (in the fuse block) Read through this thread: http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...ge-switch.html cooltoy and Z Spec like this.

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10-13-2014, 07:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
AdamRacer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Florida Posts: 316 Drives: '12 MBlue 370z 6sp Rep Power: 13	That's odd I haven't seen that before but since your Z is a 2013 shouldn't it be under warranty?

10-13-2014, 08:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Z Spec Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 80 Drives: PW 370Z Rep Power: 10	Yeah it is, I'm just trying to figure out the problem first because I just got my headlights done with demon and halos so I don't want them telling me that the modification on my headlights is the source of the problem.

10-13-2014, 08:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Z Spec Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 80 Drives: PW 370Z Rep Power: 10	Ugh, also the clock and the odometer for A and B keeps resetting, could that result in my headlight modification as well?

10-13-2014, 09:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
OldFart Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Carlisle, PA Age: 61 Posts: 682 Drives: 2011 Wannabe Nismo Rep Power: 959	Just a thought - disconnect the battery for a few minutes and let the system reset itself? From what I've read these cars do some weird stuff when messing with electronics...

10-13-2014, 09:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
AdamRacer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Florida Posts: 316 Drives: '12 MBlue 370z 6sp Rep Power: 13	In that case maybe a fuse could have blown with the headlight install? Probably check the ones near the driver floor panel/foot rest area.

10-13-2014, 04:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Z Spec Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 80 Drives: PW 370Z Rep Power: 10	From what I've read here, 2013 Tach and Speedo Needles not Illuminated It seems like that person had a fuse blocker, so I assume my fuse has been blown. What would the fuse be called for the dash that illuminates the needle?