So I just finished installing the Stewart Warner boost gauge and voltmeter. disconnected the battery, finished the install. reconnected the battery, everything seemed to work. the driver side window works, however, the rest of the toggle switches no longer seem to work (locks, traction control, passenger window)

the windows and locks work from the key however. any ideas? has anybody else used these gauges?

I also am only registering vacuum on the gauge... but I'm pretty sure I know where I went wrong there. the switch panel is my bigger concern.

any help is appreciated.


2005 MCS

 

well I'm out on a limb here cuz I have no experience with this install and have no idea what you accessed to do it.

But I believe the toggle row is serviced by one long multi-connector and the first thing I'd be checking is if that is still seated firmly. Sounds plausable that one end has been pulled away.

 

it's possible that the connector for the switches came loose or is just not plugged in anymore for whatever reason

 

Hard to imagine that the plug came loose. I put the Auto up window gadget in my Goss and it seems to me that it would be all or nothing on the switches. It's an IDE ribbon cable type connector. When you put the boost gauge in, where did you mount it? Where did you get the power for the light? Did you tap into the switch panel for anything? Is it possible that you are drawing too many amps from that source?
Like Capt.BJ, it's hard to assist when there are so few details.

 

I can think of two things.
1. If you had the switch panel out for some reason, did you make sure to lock the connector back in place when you reinstalled the connector on the switch panel. The connector has a lever that locks the connector. If not the connector could be loose and only making partial contact.
2. What wires do you connect to for power? As hockeyman suggested, you might be pulling too many amps. I know when I was adding an accessory I first used one power wire that caused other things not to work but never blew a fuse.

 

Thanks for the help guys. crisis averted.

ripped everything back out and checked the connections. that seemed to fix it, though I'm not sure how since everything semmed snapped in correctly.


I was concerned it was a bigger problem especially considering only one window would work, and it would only work when the lights were off...

regardless, all is well!

fixed the gauge too the same afternoon! (after being driven around all day looking for a suitable way to connect the incorrect hose I cut, and of course everything was closed on sunday... learning experience)