Inop Dash Gauges-Running Lights


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tim.mckee
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Inop Dash Gauges-Running Lights

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I have a 1999 GL 1500 Aspencade. After a ride last week, I noticed that the temperature and fuel gauges, as well as the running lights, were not working. I checked all of the fuses and didn't see any that were blown.
Could this be a relay that has gone bad?
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Re: Inop Dash Gauges-Running Lights

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Check ground connections. To lose everything on one ride indicates a common point of failure, and this usually means a loose/lost ground screw.
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Re: Inop Dash Gauges-Running Lights

Post by MikeB »

Check relay number 3.
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Re: Inop Dash Gauges-Running Lights

Post by tim.mckee »

Thanks, guys. I will check the ground, but I am also replacing all of the relays. To my knowledge, none of them have ever been replaced. In other words, it can't hurt.

Thank you for your suggestions. I appreciate you both.

Tim
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Re: Inop Dash Gauges-Running Lights

Post by tim.mckee »

Good news. I replaced all of the relays and now the gauges work.
Thanks for your assistance and recommendations. You both ROCK!!!
Tim


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