Electrical issues... confused

[ezlnh8u]

Ok, so were do i start, first, my starter whent out, i had it replaced, when i got the car back, my windows and ac blower didnt work, somone told me to take out fuse #10, i did and that fixed the issues with my windows working and ac as well, but now, my cluster is acting up, my temp does not read accurately, and my fuel as well, when i lower the parking break the temp and mpg reader instantly all move to the left, i am confued if the maybe they installed my starter incorrect? all the conections seem as they go, im stummped.

[ezlnh8u]

ok, if anyone can shed some light, im starting to notice more symptoms, as soon as i put my hand brake down, my temp and my fuel gauge all go down to the left, and my reverse lights now dont work, anyone?

[DaveSmed]

Put fuse 10 back, and take the car back to whoever installed the starter and tell them to reinstall ALL of the wires that came off the old one.

[ezlnh8u]

I had took before and afeter picutres of the starter conection, and they are identicle, looks like they conected everything correct, any other sugestions?

[jlevie]

Taking fuse 10 out disables relay K7 (one of the unloader relays). That fuse also affects the backup lights, instrument cluster, check control, and seat belt warning. The unloader relays controls HVAC, windows, mirrors, etc.

Either the new starter's unloader switch connection is missing or the unloader switch in the starter is bad. The first check should be to see if there are three connections to the starter. The power connection will be the large black power cable and a smaller red cable. The solenoid control wire will be a small black/yellow wire and the unloader control will be a small black/green wire. If those wires are connected, the unloader switch in the starter isn't working. A bad unloader switch in a replacement starter is not unusual in a generic reman starter.

If the problem is in the starter, you can restore normal operation until you can have a good starter installed by removing the black/green wire from the starter and grounding it (and re-installing fuse 10).