[SanDiego928]

Last year I fixed the starter problem and replaced the intermediate steering shaft (cracked) and all bearings. I put the pod back in and gauges are not working properly and it is extremely hard to start.

I unplugged each one of the 3 connectors (1 at a time) and with each removal the car started more easily and ran better. Starts immediately with the 3 connectors not connected. I plan on trouble shooting by using just the cluster and plugging each connector in 1 at a time and see what is happening.

Is there something in these connections that would cause the hard to start condition?

Any suggestions for trouble shooting the non-working gauges and hard start condition? A person told me that the top connector excites the alternator so unconnected the battery will drain while driving, any truth to that one?

I would like to get this working and pass smog so I can enjoy the 928 experience once again.

Thanks, Mark

1981 5 speed

This is an auto to manual conversion by a Indy Porsche shop owner here in town. Just an FYI