Fuel gauge, temp gauge, tach, signals, not working. SOLVED: Short in reverse switch.

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Fuel gauge, temp gauge, tach, signals, not working

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I took out the switch. the wires are sketchy as ^&%$#@. They're about to break off.
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But wait! I tested for continuity again and there is continuity between the blue red wire and ground with and without the lapse connected so therefore I have to find the ground a short between the bullet connecters and the rear lamps
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Well the wires are now broken off the reverse switch so I put it back in and will order new reverse switch. The wiring harness seems clean all the way through so I don't know where that short is. So we have to figure out another time
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PROBLEM SOLVED Installed new reverse switch. Everything works, doesn't short when I shift in to reverse.
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Fuel gauge, temp gauge, tach, signals, not working. SOLVED: Short in reverse switch.

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Win! :-) Sorry I didn't help more with the frustrating diagnosis bit- I was on vacation.
Nothing says "poor workmanship" more than wrinkles in the duct tape.
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Fuel gauge, temp gauge, tach, signals, not working. SOLVED: Short in reverse switch.

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No worries Growlerbearnz, your help was illuminating.
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