Technical Problem: Dash Gauges Do Not Work Among Other Issues - my6thgen.org

jblack76 · 06-01-2011, 12:12 PM

I searched and haven't been able to locate my specific problem. I need help.

When I start my car my dash gauges do not work, no speedo, no fuel, no oil temp, no tach, AC doesn't function, steering wheel doesn't automatically go into place. The radio works, the blinkers work on the outside but do not blink on the dash, same with hazard. The wipers work, the radio controls on the steering wheel works. I have no idea what is going on. The low fuel light works and is on because the fuel gauge doesn't work, I know I have gas.

So basically it's specific to dash gauges (not dash lights), auto steering wheel going into place, Heat/AC not coming on, interior blinkers not blinking in dash.

I'm thinking it's a fuse but I cannot locate the fuse that controls the dash gauges. I checked the boxes on drivers side, near battery and under left panel near washer fluid tank and can't see to figure out which one controls the dash based on the abbreviation on the panel.

QMaxx · 06-01-2011, 12:18 PM

The same thing happened to me a while back. Its a fuse, I can't remember which one but I basically checked all of them until I found it. You should get a test light.

Thundershott · 06-01-2011, 12:23 PM

I am sure you will get some answers in a few minutes. It will probably be helpful if you provide more information about your Maxima. Starting with the year and model and whether you have done any specific Mods to your dash such as LED light conversion.

Good LUck

jblack76 · 06-01-2011, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by QMaxx

The same thing happened to me a while back. Its a fuse, I can't remember which one but I basically checked all of them until I found it. You should get a test light.

Do you happen to remember which panel you found it in, there are three different fuse boxes I believe.

I have a 2004 Nissan Maxima SE no electrical modifications other than changing interior lights (dome, rear plate and floor) to superwhite LED's about 2 years ago.

QMaxx · 06-01-2011, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by jblack76

Do you happen to remember which panel you found it in, there are three different fuse boxes I believe.

I have a 2004 Nissan Maxima SE no electrical modifications other than changing interior lights (dome, rear plate and floor) to superwhite LED's about 2 years ago.

I believe it was in the one by the battery, but Im not sure as it was about 2 years ago when it happened.

jblack76 · 06-01-2011, 02:40 PM

Ok cool, thanks for the heads up. I'm gonna get a light tester and give it a try. I'm sure I'll come across it.

**1hawaii50** · 06-01-2011, 10:29 PM

Did you check the fuses under the steering column?

**K-Ryder** · 06-01-2011, 10:31 PM

Electrical Accessories Fuse

georgelv1999 · 06-02-2011, 04:18 AM

If you are not sure just check all the fuses under the dash, but I think K is right.

Teazy120 · 01-18-2013, 12:08 AM

what was the outcome after this? i'm having the same issues.

**BurntOrangeAppeal** · 01-18-2013, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by Teazy120

what was the outcome after this? i'm having the same issues.

Fuse.

Teazy120 · 01-22-2013, 02:49 AM

Originally Posted by BurntOrangeAppeal

Fuse.

I found out a penny fell into one of the modules which caused it to fry

**BurntOrangeAppeal** · 01-22-2013, 03:10 AM

Originally Posted by Teazy120

I found out a penny fell into one of the modules which caused it to fry

Thats no bueno. How much did they skin you for the new unified meter and A/C amp?

Teazy120 · 01-22-2013, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by BurntOrangeAppeal

Thats no bueno. How much did they skin you for the new unified meter and A/C amp?

1200 with modules and labor. The module that controls the horn and airbag was done too.. i'm getting the max back tmrw. i feel like i'm going to barf when i pay.

indo-chef · 01-22-2013, 11:46 PM

My gas gauge is stop working since I jump the battery a year ago any thoughts?

**06BlckMax** · 01-22-2013, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by indo-chef

My gas gauge is stop working since I jump the battery a year ago any thoughts?

Might have spun around and is now on the wrong side of the stopper thing

indo-chef · 01-23-2013, 12:05 AM

Originally Posted by 06BlckMax

Might have spun around and is now on the wrong side of the stopper thing

How can fix it

**06BlckMax** · 01-23-2013, 12:06 AM

Originally Posted by indo-chef

How can fix it

Pull the gauge apart and pop the needle off

indo-chef · 01-23-2013, 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by 06BlckMax

Pull the gauge apart and pop the needle off

Is that the only way????

**06BlckMax** · 01-23-2013, 12:09 AM

Originally Posted by indo-chef

Is that the only way????

That I know of yes

indo-chef · 01-23-2013, 12:10 AM

I was hoping theres an easier way

**officerfrasher** · 01-23-2013, 12:54 AM

Originally Posted by 06BlckMax

Pull the gauge apart and pop the needle off

Originally Posted by indo-chef

Is that the only way????

Mine did this a couple of weeks ago. You don't need to pull the needle off just spin it back around the other way and it should be good.

The cluster comes off the dash with just a few screws and the front comes off the cluster with just a few clips. Not really hard at all.

indo-chef · 01-23-2013, 01:13 AM

Originally Posted by officerfrasher

Mine did this a couple of weeks ago. You don't need to pull the needle off just spin it back around the other way and it should be good.

The cluster comes off the dash with just a few screws and the front comes off the cluster with just a few clips. Not really hard at all.

Thanks bro.. I'll try that.

Bustah_Max_RR · 11-07-2014, 05:04 PM

Kinda late but, it happened to me a few months back, you need ceramic disk magnets from Lowe's . Just Position the magnets over the fuel gauge and it will come back over.

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