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YOUR RESEARCHGauge cluster warning light and backlighting questions
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I replaced the original white and gray gauge cluster with black cluster here that has black faces.
Gauge cluster warning light and backlighting questions
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So you went from a 2000 C4 gauge cluster (that worked correctly) to a 1999 C2 gauge cluster.
I swapped in a new cluster and it shows a brake fluid warning Light. The previous cluster did not. Also, the brake fluid, of course, is in normal range. Is this a connection problem or some other malfunction?
When you say "new", does that mean brand new, or is it just "new" to your car. Looks like some 80K miles on the cluster. What was wrong with the old cluster?
Correction, new to me. That's part of my transition toward Sports purpose dark themed interior. I replaced the original white and gray gauge cluster with black cluster here that has black faces. It is from a 99 C2 if that makes a difference in my 2000 C4. My understanding is that the gas gauge may be less accurate however that is not an issue for me.
So you went from a 2000 C4 gauge cluster (that worked correctly) to a 1999 C2 gauge cluster. To me, two options, (1) trace back all the wiring differences on both gauge clusters and circuits boards, figure out what those differences are and resolder joints and connections; (2) pull the bulb on the brake fluid light and motor on.
Hmm, what if the brake fluid light is burned out on the original cluster and the new one is correct?
Try disconnecting or shorting the wires on the brake fluid cap to see if there's any change in the IP light.
Yes, it's a bit of a diagnostic puzzle. Ha ha, the easiest solution is indeed to remove the bulb. I'm not that worried about my brake fluid level since I see it every time I open the hood but there may be a solution. It would not be surprise if the 2000 cluster is similar to the 1999 but I didn't find anything after a limited search so I threw it out for the forum. The stuff some guys know amazes me.
Maybe all the circuits were revised but I didn't find that in my searches. Does the cluster have any processing of signals from inputs? Does a warning light come on when a connection is bad, (open), or when it is shorted? Can a fault be cleared with a durametric or other?
I'm no expert compared to you guys so I may be way out of line because my 72 has Webers and no expert there either. So it's whole different world here but it's all good.
BTW, the concerns about fuel level have not been a problem but I did swap with a full tank as has been implied.
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