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Originally Posted by stepson
Mark,
Check that the 3 connections on the back of the pod are connected to the correct 3 plugs. IIRC, the car will not start if they are inadvertently swapped.
IIRC, the plugs are marked. Even if they aren't, you can look at the wiring diagram and find out which one plugs into which socket by wire color and function.
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Hi John - The instrument clusters 3 conn. are connected to the plugs as I found them. The wires are semi-permanently routed due to age (wire stiffness shows they are correct) but they could be mixed up from way before I got the car. The car always had been hard to start but ran good before removing the pod and all gauges worked very well.
Last week I was able to start the car with much cranking of the starter and I mean a lot of cranking and engine ran badly for about 15 seconds with all 3 connectors connected to the instr. cluster.
After unplugging the 3 connectors the car started immediately on first turn of the starter and ran much better and even sitting for a few days. The flexible ribbon circuit is in need of some repair and maybe shorting somewhere perhaps. Ill take some pics later to share.
I will take notice of the printed names on the ribbon circuit and will check the connectors for any markings so I can match them up, thanks for pointing that out.
I may need a wiring diagram for a 1981. The instrument cluster is for a manual and the car was an auto if that makes any difference.
Mark