Originally Posted by Charly

Hey Diesel Paul,

The spark plugs are NGK.

Unsure about the fuel filter

Agreed the gauge may not be accurate.

TODAY suddenly ALL the dash meters are OFF:
No gas, no rpm, no speedometer, no heat sensor et al.

All these work fine:
Car starts, runs, Alpine radio/cd, sunroof, power locks and all windows, indicators, all variations of headlights, wipers .... HEAT and AC at all levels fine

Neither the antenna or rear sun visor will move up/down - apparently did so at beginning but not now.

Could any of this be fuse related?


The PO gave me his diagnostics report from December 2013:

1. His mechanic confirmed it starts hard (manual says to prime before turning key)

2. tested Fuel pressure - at spec of 80 psi at rest is 45 psi overnight dropped to 37 psi - all w/i spec

3. Coolant sensor, micro switches and Eha valve all at spec.

4. Test powers and main starting voltage is ZERO at Eha Valve. Test load reduction relay and is open circuit. Bypass and engine runs and starts normally.

5. Req a load reduction relay due to corrosion. Veh has new battery possible during boost it blew the corroded fuse in the relay. (he replaced Over Voltage Protection Relay)

6. Inspect state of tune, spark plugs new but wires don't hold on tips of plugs (I changed wires early August 2014).

7. Dist Cap is oil soaked and plug wells have oil in them, rotor is pitted, causing misfire, requires cap rotor wires and proper set up

8. Numerous oil leaks visible from top. Valve cover, timing chain covers, recommend shampoo and dye test for leaks (I changed valve cover and shampooed engine early August 2014 - no oil or other stains on ground under car after 3 days driving).

9. Says heater issues may be related to possible stereo installer knocking off a vac hose or power wire. Check Control Heads by removal of centre console (August 20, 2014 had med temp heat on low only - had a radiator co poke and prod + mechanic - said it could be air pockets &/or gummed up, flaps function fine. Suddenly came on full at all levels and had to turn it down it was blowing so hot, need to check floor flow)

So that's the history that I'm aware of - would any of this affect the dash meters?

TIA.