electrical issues
09-16-2021, 04:51 AM
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electrical issues
Few things I need to tackle.
ABS, air bag light came on, and Speedo stopped working.
now I thing the ABS and air bag and (!) came on after I accidentally let the battery cable touch the body just below the windshield (oops)
I don't remember if the speedo stopped at that time or later.
Other issue is the left headlight stopped working, but the fuse is still good (bulb is good)
I checked all the fuses they are all good.
appreciate tips on where to start.
ABS, air bag light came on, and Speedo stopped working.
now I thing the ABS and air bag and (!) came on after I accidentally let the battery cable touch the body just below the windshield (oops)
I don't remember if the speedo stopped at that time or later.
Other issue is the left headlight stopped working, but the fuse is still good (bulb is good)
I checked all the fuses they are all good.
appreciate tips on where to start.
09-16-2021, 01:18 PM
#2
No cheap fix to reset air bag light. I bought the Durametric Tool. Worked great.
I think speedo runs off front left ABS wheel sensor.
If you meant odometer, that is mechanical from tranny cable - gears in instrument cluster frequently break.
No idea on head light.
Good luck let us know what you find.
I think speedo runs off front left ABS wheel sensor.
If you meant odometer, that is mechanical from tranny cable - gears in instrument cluster frequently break.
No idea on head light.
Good luck let us know what you find.
09-16-2021, 02:52 PM
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No cheap fix to reset air bag light. I bought the Durametric Tool. Worked great.
I think speedo runs off front left ABS wheel sensor.
If you meant odometer, that is mechanical from tranny cable - gears in instrument cluster frequently break.
No idea on head light.
Good luck let us know what you find.
I think speedo runs off front left ABS wheel sensor.
If you meant odometer, that is mechanical from tranny cable - gears in instrument cluster frequently break.
No idea on head light.
Good luck let us know what you find.
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Yogii (09-16-2021)
09-17-2021, 06:55 PM
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There are cheaper options than the hammer. this...
https://www.bergvillfx.com/products/obd-adapter-19-pin
....plus you will need the OBD to USB dongle to reset the bag light.
https://www.bergvillfx.com/products/obd-adapter-19-pin
....plus you will need the OBD to USB dongle to reset the bag light.
09-18-2021, 11:00 AM
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The circular to OBD converter cable (from Berville or anyone else) only lets you hook up a modern OBD reader. You'll still need some way to reset the air bag light. That requires a Hammer or Durametric or ...
The Durametric version I bought logs the VIN and only allows use on three VINS. I have 3 Porsches so I can't loan my tool out to anyone. (By the way, fi you sell a car and exceed the 3 VINS, Durametric will reset the device I'm told , but I haven't needed to try this yet)
The Durametric version I bought logs the VIN and only allows use on three VINS. I have 3 Porsches so I can't loan my tool out to anyone. (By the way, fi you sell a car and exceed the 3 VINS, Durametric will reset the device I'm told , but I haven't needed to try this yet)
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royalschwarz (09-18-2021)
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09-25-2021, 02:18 PM
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headlight comes up but doesn't illuminate? I would check the ground first.
968 speedo gears are easier that the 44s. I pull the cluster and inspect the teeth.
If you need to use my cable, hollar.
968 speedo gears are easier that the 44s. I pull the cluster and inspect the teeth.
If you need to use my cable, hollar.
09-25-2021, 10:03 PM
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Don't think its the gears, the speedometer is not showing speed.
09-27-2021, 07:31 PM
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Ok looks like the abs/speedo was just a fuse,
and the headlight was a loose wire. I rewired for LED bulbs, and one of the wires came loose.
and the headlight was a loose wire. I rewired for LED bulbs, and one of the wires came loose.