Cluster and Blower motor problems

[!AjHoWzA!]

Today while driving to work I noticed that my tack, fuel guage, and temperture guage stopped working. This morning when I went out to go jet skiing everything was fine and working.

Having this happen I checked everything else and my blower motor stopped working as well.

I checked all the fuses and fuse number 10 had been blown. Put a new fuse in and turned the ignition. A little flicker of life and then nothing from the same guages. Checked the new fuse and it had blown again.

So I have a short somewhere and right now I'm trying to figure out what is the best way to fix this.

Your input would be much appreciated. Thanks guys.

[bmwm42]

Ignition switch

[!AjHoWzA!]

This would affect the cluster and the blower motor?

Thanks

[bmwm42]

Yup it can create alot of issue same thing as if you have a bad ground somewhere

[AbeSonic]

Muffler bearings.

[shifty]

Just had mine lubed.

Stealth Mode: Enabled

[e30austin]

Reminds me, I need to change my muffler bearings...maybe I'll get poly bushings instead. Might make my car quieter...

[!AjHoWzA!]

Sweet, ok thanks guys. I'll be sure to check it out!

[dahows]

Just updating this old thread as it may help someone else in the future.

!AjHoWzA!'s car was sitting while he was in boot and A school so I did a little troubleshooting before he got home. With fuse 10 blowing on start being the key indicator (and previously changing the ignition switch) I traced the short to the backup light wire where it comes in through the shift boot. The wire got pinched between the rubber boot and the opening in the transmission tunnel and caused a short. Since fuse 10 powers the K7 unloader relay tied to the blower, this caused the blower to cease function as well as the tach & temp gauge.

[e30austin]

Definitely went through the exact same issue on the euro car. I had the same issue. Good info here!