So I am driving to work today and notice my dashboard goes out...( no digital mile counter, no tach, no speedo, no anything )

Then it looks like it tries to boot up ( like when you start the car and all the lights come on and tach rises a little ) and it works then it goes out, then boots back on again.

Does anyone know what could be wrong or where to check for a fuse?

It's like it's trying to get power but can't it all works then stops working then works in different short intervals. When I look closely and the milage counter, I see a little flickering like there is power when it's out, it's very dull and hard to see if I look close enough.

Damn this sucks ;(

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Chris Anderson
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Black 99SS M6 all SLP Options
Mods - Cutout, Direct-Flo Lid, GMS MAF, Hurst Shifter with Chrome Handle, Bridgestone Potenza RE730 Tires.
Best ET 13.60 @ 104.31
Best MPH 13.92 @ 108.81

[This message has been edited by Chrisdude (edited August 15, 2002).]

 

Your car is a 99. There's a Technical Service Bulletin on flickering dashboards/gauges.

www.nhtsa.gov and look for vehicle TSBs. If your car is still under warranty, the dealership will fix it for free.

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1998 BG Chameleon Firebird Formula A4 - 2.73s, lid, filter, cutout
314 rwhp, 327 rwtq / 13.24@106.45, full weight and a 2.05 60'

President & Webmaster, Central Ohio F-Body Association: www.cofba.org

 

Thanks for the reply, it figures my car is not under warranty

I wonder what they will charge to fix the problem, I searched for the TSB's but couldn't find anything other than the SES code one and the Odometer resetting back to zero.

I wish I knew what needs to be replaced.

 

There's another thing my brother has. It's a GM database on CD-ROM that has all 1980-2001 TSBs and recalls. I'll lookmfor the actual GM number.
I'll post back here, but it'll be tonight probably.

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1998 BG Chameleon Firebird Formula A4 - ATI P-1SC, 3.73s, cutout, BMR suspension
314 rwhp, 328 rwtq(lid, cutout, filter)
12.96@108.36, full weight and a 1.97 60'(CAI, cutout, 3.73s)
No times or dyno with the boost...

President & Webmaster, Central Ohio F-Body Association: www.cofba.org