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01-20-2014, 08:51 PM
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J.T.
Drives: Camaro 2SS w/RS package, Imp. Blue Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Sarasota, FL
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Had the "snot" scared out of me today...
So, today I am driving across town to an appointment, and as I obsessively do with my ride, I glance at the four pack of gauges expecting to see the usual.
However, when I look down, I see the oil pressure is practically ZERO, and I am pretty sure my blood pressure was the opposite at that point. I quickly checked the engine temp gauge, and thankfully it was at about a third, so no immediate danger. Luckily, I was near my dealer, so I was able to pull into the service bay within five minutes. Shut her down, popped the hood, pulled the dipstick-- a bit of vapor/smoke here, and my heart still going faster than the car usually does. The service manager is a friend, so he came out and had me start her up, and... the gauge pack was completely dead. There, thankfully, was plenty of Mobil One in the engine and no danger there, but the gauge cluster is kaput. I kind of felt a bit the fool at this point, but like many here, I love my ride, so no regrets. To get to the point... (Sorry), does anyone have the fuse location for the cluster or another idea why it could fail?  I like to be prepared when I bring her in, and my searches here haven't been fruitful.Thanks to all,  Jason
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Mods done: 1LE replica wheels, black tail light bezels, LED driving lights (spliced to running lights), VMax CNC ported TB, No tune Vararam, and Rx catch can Mods planned: heritage grille, 1LE splitter, led signals, tune, and possibly LT Headers Love this car! |
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01-20-2014, 08:56 PM
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I don't know. But I can only imagine your relief when you figured out it was some minor electrical issue. Whew.
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01-20-2014, 09:03 PM
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J.T.
Drives: Camaro 2SS w/RS package, Imp. Blue Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Sarasota, FL
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 Seriously so. The idea of that amazing 6.2 seizing is a nightmare I never wish to see.
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2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99
Mods done: 1LE replica wheels, black tail light bezels, LED driving lights (spliced to running lights), VMax CNC ported TB, No tune Vararam, and Rx catch can Mods planned: heritage grille, 1LE splitter, led signals, tune, and possibly LT Headers Love this car! |
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01-20-2014, 09:10 PM
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Helping Build America
Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Freeport LPG Export
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There should also be an indicator (idiot) light in the dash as well. I don't trust the gauge cluster so I check fluids regularly.
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01-20-2014, 11:04 PM
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Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Cut Throat, NY
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not sure what date you purchased the car or mileage, but shouldnt this be covered by the warantee?
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01-21-2014, 04:11 AM
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J.T.
Drives: Camaro 2SS w/RS package, Imp. Blue Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Sarasota, FL
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Thanks, Jason
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2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99
Mods done: 1LE replica wheels, black tail light bezels, LED driving lights (spliced to running lights), VMax CNC ported TB, No tune Vararam, and Rx catch can Mods planned: heritage grille, 1LE splitter, led signals, tune, and possibly LT Headers Love this car! |
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01-21-2014, 05:46 AM
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Drives: 2011 2SS 6.2L W/RS package Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Colorado
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The Manuel is your friend, just pull the fuse and put it back in. Happen to me not long after I bought it, when I got home I located the fuse, pulled it put it back in haven't had an issue since..
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01-21-2014, 07:00 AM
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Drives: 02 Hyundai Santa Fe and 13 300 Join Date: Aug 2012
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I think he asked where it was located.
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01-21-2014, 07:29 AM
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Good thing it was only the snot scared out of you and not the ****.
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01-21-2014, 08:47 AM
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It's in the hole!
Drives: '11 2SS L99 SGM, '18 2SS, M6, HWSE Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Kentucky
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I would have been in full panic mode and shut it down immediately. Glad you don't have a serious issue!
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01-21-2014, 09:44 AM
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Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Crestline, CA
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01-21-2014, 09:46 PM
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Mine stopped responding once. Un-plugged it, started the car, then turned it off. Plugged it back in, started the car again and it fired right back up. Pop the whole cluster up starting near the cup holder and slowly work your way back, theres one harness under it.
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