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[GMCnet] lost gauges [message #323947] Sun, 17 September 2017 10:10 Go to next message
Eric Myketyn is currently offline  Eric Myketyn   United States
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Mornin' all, recently purchased 1973 Coach (not sure of the model, has been redone) from my neighbour in Calgary, Alberta. Prepping for a 5 day run into British Columbia and yesterday seem to have lost all of the dash gauges. Not the greatest when it comes to electrical. Other than fuses, any suggestions where to start looking?

Eric
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Re: [GMCnet] lost gauges [message #323948 is a reply to message #323947] Sun, 17 September 2017 11:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
richshoop is currently offline  richshoop   United States
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On my coach, all of the dash gages have a common ground connection, I would start off by looking for that loose connections. If there has been added electrical work done and the PO used 'Scotchlok' connectors, check that as well.

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Mornin' all, recently purchased 1973 Coach (not sure of the model, has been redone) from my neighbour in Calgary, Alberta. Prepping for a 5 day run into British Columbia and yesterday seem to have lost all of the dash gauges. Not the greatest when it comes to electrical. Other than fuses, any suggestions where to start looking?

Eric
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Re: [GMCnet] lost gauges [message #323966 is a reply to message #323947] Sun, 17 September 2017 21:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Jerry Sitzlar is currently offline  Jerry Sitzlar   United States
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Eric,

I am assuming you checked your 10A fuse in your glove compartment for the guages. I very recently had the same problem which turned out to be that fuse blowing (twice!). It turned out to be the ignition switch. I sprayed inside the switch with electrical contact cleaner, let it dry then sprayed inside with silicone lubricant and let it stand overnight. No more fuse blowing. It could be a common ground. The fuel transfer solenoid is also on that circuit.

Jerry


Jerry Sitzlar..... 77 Eleganza II, Twin bed, dry bath...... Lenoir City, TN (near Knoxville)
Re: [GMCnet] lost gauges [message #323978 is a reply to message #323947] Mon, 18 September 2017 10:41 Go to previous message
shaunone is currently offline  shaunone   Canada
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Which route are you taking? 1, 16, or 3?

Shaun


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