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Blown Gauge Fuse Posted By: 99W68Firebird On: 03-15-2010 @ 01:09:02 Reply | Edit Ok sounds stupid, but anyways my friend blew my 10A gauge fuse today trying to hardwire my GPS to fuse box, and he put a 25A fuse in there cuz don't have a 10A around, and the lights on the gauge still don't work, jus wondering if I need the 10A fuse or if something else is screwed up now -- 99' W68 Firebird - SLP Ram air kit, Whisper Air Lid, k&n, Air Temp Module, 180 degree thermo, 8mm Taylor Wires, 245/50R16 Bridgestone Potenza RE950, BMR Red Lower Control Arms, Pacesetter Headers,3" Magnaflow catalytic converter, and 2.75" Flowmaster catback Best 1/4 15.32@ 87.71, Best 1/8 9.761, Best 60' 2.162 http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/501008  Posted By: Jeremiah On: 02-17-2008 @ 10:42:47 Reply | Top | Edit  sounds like something else is wrong now...maybe the gauge bulbs-- **FOR SALE** 2005 GMC 1500HD 6.0L, dumped true duals - Flowmaster 50 series - 16.43@85.29 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix - 3.8L - not for sale 
"if there was a way to internet punch u i would" - SilverRS96 on AIM(Misfits503) Posted By: Storn On: 02-17-2008 @ 10:53:45 Reply | Top | Edit yeah, im not sure but there has to be something else in that circuit other than just the gauge bulbs, maybe not, but if there is and that works with the fuse in, then you've blown your bulbs... --  
2001 V6 5speed 180* thermostat, whisper lid, magnaflow high flow cat and cat-back, 2 kicker comp vrs, 4 infinity reference 6012's with amps for each... Posted By: 99W68Firebird On: 02-17-2008 @ 12:19:27 Reply | Top | Edit And replacing Bulbs.. means doing what and how much?!?!! ps. Imma kill him -- 99' W68 Firebird - SLP Ram air kit, Whisper Air Lid, k&n, Air Temp Module, 180 degree thermo, 8mm Taylor Wires, 245/50R16 Bridgestone Potenza RE950, BMR Red Lower Control Arms, Pacesetter Headers,3" Magnaflow catalytic converter, and 2.75" Flowmaster catback Best 1/4 15.32@ 87.71, Best 1/8 9.761, Best 60' 2.162 http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/501008 Posted By: Storn On: 02-17-2008 @ 12:32:38 Reply | Top | Edit im not sure, never taken the gauge cluster out of my car before, prolly a PITA... --
2001 V6 5speed 180* thermostat, whisper lid, magnaflow high flow cat and cat-back, 2 kicker comp vrs, 4 infinity reference 6012's with amps for each... Posted By: 99W68Firebird On: 02-17-2008 @ 13:22:28 Reply | Top | Edit Well I just bought a 10A fuse and put it in there, guages work now, but the backlights are still out, Fog lights are out, when headlights are on and keys arent in ignition that beeping noise isnt on.. Is there another fuse somewhere thats blown or something else thats F'd up now? -- 99' W68 Firebird - SLP Ram air kit, Whisper Air Lid, k&n, Air Temp Module, 180 degree thermo, 8mm Taylor Wires, 245/50R16 Bridgestone Potenza RE950, BMR Red Lower Control Arms, Pacesetter Headers,3" Magnaflow catalytic converter, and 2.75" Flowmaster catback Best 1/4 15.32@ 87.71, Best 1/8 9.761, Best 60' 2.162 http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/501008 Posted By: 99W68Firebird On: 02-17-2008 @ 14:25:52 Reply | Top | Edit Ok, found that Tail Lamps fuse was blown too. Dunno why gauge lights on there but anyways, now its all good, thanks guys. -- 99' W68 Firebird - SLP Ram air kit, Whisper Air Lid, k&n, Air Temp Module, 180 degree thermo, 8mm Taylor Wires, 245/50R16 Bridgestone Potenza RE950, BMR Red Lower Control Arms, Pacesetter Headers,3" Magnaflow catalytic converter, and 2.75" Flowmaster catback Best 1/4 15.32@ 87.71, Best 1/8 9.761, Best 60' 2.162 http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/501008 Posted By: Jeremiah On: 02-17-2008 @ 22:49:24 Reply | Top | Edit damn, fuses blown all over -- **FOR SALE** 2005 GMC 1500HD 6.0L, dumped true duals - Flowmaster 50 series - 16.43@85.29 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix - 3.8L - not for sale
"if there was a way to internet punch u i would" - SilverRS96 on AIM(Misfits503) Posted By: firebirdswoape On: 02-23-2008 @ 21:46:39 Reply | Top | Edit its not too bad, you have to kinda work the plastic bezel out without scratching the gauge lens. thats the hardest part other than changing bulbs, i havent done that yet. but it shouldn't be too bad. -- 2000 Navy Blue Met. Firebird, Harwood WS6 Hood, ZO6 Rims, Nexen Tires, APC Racing Seats, Blue Cloth Interior, Blue Gauge set, 3.8L V6, FTRA Kit, K&N Filters, MSD Coil Packs No Cat, Flowmaster w/ Dual Exits, ProStop Slotted Rotors/Hawk Semi Metallic Pads. Monsoon Sound System, plus a Pro-box, and RF P2 10" Sub w/500w Bazooka amp.
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