Instrument Cluster doesn't work?

[tazjamin]

Hi i am working on my 82 cutlass my speedo works and my car started overheating and no light kicked on so i decieded to find a cluster with the tach and temp gauges so i plugged that in and i can still only get the speedo to work the tach i know there is a wire i have to find and connect im not worried about that yet but need to know how to connect it soon but i really need to figure why i get no lights on cluster and no gauges please help me thanks.

[Oldsie]

I've had some problems with my instrument cluster too...read some of my posts. Here's a link with some good information:

http://tech.oldsgmail.com/eint_rallye_swap.php

Read the electrical section of this forum...gives you more great info. Also, try to find a Chassis Service Manual...not hard to find, and not very expensive. Try Factory Auto Manuals, for one.

[88hurstolds]

Wiring scheme and sensors are different.

[tazjamin]

yep i confirmed that i will start switching the wires tomorrow the left blinker is on all the time and when you turn the left turn signal the light turn on and off. i was reading the reference manual about the coolant sensor im going to buy a new one but if that doesn't work can i just run a wire strait to the cluster

[88hurstolds]

Make sure you get a sender not a sensor, some parts stores will mess up...
Correct part number is 25036628, it's a two blade connector with one blade for the idiot light (green/white wire) and the other for the gauge (green wire)
You'll need the proper connector as well.
If you can't find the sender and connector I have a new sender and used connector lead available for $35 shipped

[tazjamin]

i may take u up on that sensor i cant seem to find it with the connector

[Curless]

If you go to NAPA and get a decent sales person they can get all of the stuff you need.