Question re: replacing gauges on 3rd gen
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Question re: replacing gauges on 3rd gen
Over the past couple weeks, I've been experiencing a number of wiring/electrical issues. Most recently, the fuse keeps popping on my parking lamps. Consequently, I don't have any dash lights. I've practically torn apart the whole truck trying to track down the short to no avail. Several weeks ago I lost my tachometer for no apparent reason. The revs still register on my S-AFC, but my tach is dead. Checked the connections - nothing wrong. So, now I'm thinking of replacing the entire gauge cluster with a combination of gauges (autometer or the like) in a custom mount. This would allow me to run speedo, tach, fuel, and temp, but I could also relocate my air/fuel meter, and possible run another gauge. My question is this: If a wire is disconnected from behind the gauge cluster, will it affect the way the vehicle runs? For example, if I don't connect the battery light or O/D light or ECT light, will the vehicle stop running?
Thanks! And, as always, any input or suggestions are grealy appreciated!
Thanks! And, as always, any input or suggestions are grealy appreciated!
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If your going to replace the entire dash, I ran across this one on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-...QQcmdZViewItem
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If your going to replace the entire dash, I ran across this one on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-...QQcmdZViewItem
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