240 wont run batery dies

[mckmnstr]

so my old cluster had gotten broken and so i bought one on ebay no scratches looks legit i plug it in all the blinker works and clock but i get no rpm's and i dont dare try and move for the mph cause the battery dies off. idk if its alternator or some kind of ground fault. but its pissin me off. i just dont want it to be my alternator

[nightsauce]

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Wow, you're stressing over something like this?

Take off your alternator and get it checked at your local auto parts store. Alternators are pretty cheap.

[Razi]

What AZ89 said.

Also, your RPM gauge isn't moving since your engine is off, and your MPH gauge isn't moving because your car is not moving.

[mckmnstr]

engine was on i was reving, wouldnt move, as for removing alt i dont have the tools or time or even the money. i know the spedo dont work because of the last cluster had the same problem cluster is dead and so is my car untill i can solve this issue

[PyR0NiAk]

You trying to use a single cam cluster on a dual cam engine, or maybe a dual cam cluster on a single cam engine? If so, then the tach won't read the signal from the ECU.

[mckmnstr]

as for you saying stressing i have every damn right to stress because originally the problem was thought to be in the cluster having a scratched up circuit overlay, that was 3 weeks ago. i live in montana. out here it gets real f***ing cold real fast. not to mention snow. i dont have any other mode of transport than a ninja 600r so if you enjoy riding a crotch rocket in the snow be my guest. or f*** it, if you like riding it in 20 degree weather at 3:30 in the morning to make it to work you go right ahead, im turning to nico because i ran out of ideas for a simple fix, im pretty sure its my alternator because its not the first time its gone out, but since my clusters are all messed up i resort to blaming them first and then continuing. the main thing im using nico for is because some one some where should know how to fix this problem and more than likely that person has an account on nico. and according to you its the alt. but did you know that without a cluster the alternator will not receive a signal and then what do you get... NO WHERE just like this discussion so lets move on and find out a new fix to the problem im having so i can thank all the godly knowledgeable people who helped me and get back to our marry lil repetitious lives of work sleep and s***. with a lil bit a f*** on the side if it fits in the schedule, maybe in a to-go baggie

[mckmnstr]

never did a swap its dohc and the spec for the new one is supposed to be for a 95' 240sx dohc

[mckmnstr]

actually this makes me think.... i disconnected the ecu a few weeks back to take out my dash for some un-related issues. but the car ran fine for about 3 days then i drove at night and seen that my dash only lit up half way.... then progressed to the problem it is now

[Kyuusei]

as for you saying stressing i have every damn right to stress because originally the problem was thought to be in the cluster having a scratched up circuit overlay, that was 3 weeks ago. i live in montana. out here it gets real f***ing cold real fast. not to mention snow. i dont have any other mode of transport than a ninja 600r so if you enjoy riding a crotch rocket in the snow be my guest. or f*** it, if you like riding it in 20 degree weather at 3:30 in the morning to make it to work you go right ahead, im turning to nico because i ran out of ideas for a simple fix, im pretty sure its my alternator because its not the first time its gone out, but since my clusters are all messed up i resort to blaming them first and then continuing. the main thing im using nico for is because some one some where should know how to fix this problem and more than likely that person has an account on nico. and according to you its the alt. but did you know that without a cluster the alternator will not receive a signal and then what do you get... NO WHERE just like this discussion so lets move on and find out a new fix to the problem im having so i can thank all the godly knowledgeable people who helped me and get back to our marry lil repetitious lives of work sleep and s***. with a lil bit a f*** on the side if it fits in the schedule, maybe in a to-go baggie

I like how you're demanding other people to help solve your problem and to do so so boldy without appreciating the fact that others are trying to help you.

Bravo.

[mckmnstr]

why thank you i take a lil bit of pride in being straight forward and you sir have topped that. i dont see where exactly i said help me or die. i simply said i turned to nico so that people can help me. and when people say things like this it slows the process of helping others. i help others on this site too and i come across a few ***holes who are fed up with their very bad day. like mine today is bad i know you had one before and you treat quite a few ppl poorly when you shouldn't. so right here i would like to say i am sorry for previous and future events in this discussion where i have and may have offended someone. id like to continue on and stop being a d!ck. im going to go have a cigarette since i havent smoked in a day and a half im very stressed out. again sorry i didnt mean much disrespect just an online dispute towards a point that didnt need to be made by either party really

[Dazzla]

i think its your alternator

[PyR0NiAk]

What year is your 240?? 95 is OBD1.. If you have a 96-98 you are OBDII. Might POSSIBLY be your issue. Also, the alternator is a definite must to get checked.. Takes like 10 minutes to remove it.

[Shusaka]

The alternator should be fine, i just replaced right before i sold him the car, i agree with the OBDI vs II, i say try to create one working cluster out of the two you have mike, good luck

[AZ89two4Tsx]

If you don't have the tools to remove an alternator, how do you expect to get anything done on your car? It's basic hand tools.

Do you think the problem is a loose wire or something?

[Nali]

If you don't have the tools to remove an alternator, how do you expect to get anything done on your car?

This.

OP get some frikkin basic tools for your SX, you will never survive without basic tools, if you can afford it get the biggest tool box you can find, youll thank yourself later when you have an obscure problem like your alternator going out or your fuel pump decided life isnt worth living without the KA to pump fuel too.

How did you last this long without basic tools...or has your 240 been a perfect runner since you bought/got it?

[sebazztard]

go to walmart man and get a cheap set of sockets and a ratchet, and get to work. i vote multp issues my friend, tach failure is not as uncommon as you think with these s14 zenki clusters. as far as half the lights working, replace the bulbs when you find another cluster, because this one is junk too.

[Shusaka]

The 240 has run beautifully, he got it june of 2008, i got it august 08, i replaced the alternator in apr of 09 and he got it back september 09, other than that all has been well on the S14, i put 15000 miles on it from aug 08-july 09 and it always ran good for myself

[LoserCard]

Can you please use capital letters on your sentences if your going to write in some on going paragraph? It's kind of hard to read OP.

Anyways, back to the point.

Charge your battery separately, and check the voltage with a voltage reader. If it keeps dropping then your have a faulty battery... if not continue...

Plug your battery back in and start the car, read the voltage readout and if it continues to drop, you have a faulty alternator... if not continue...

If your car is off and your battery is dying, read the voltage and start pulling fuses until it stops. Then diagnose.

Also about the instrument gauges. I am guessing your might have broken a wire when putting your dash back in. If not, I dunno. You screwed!

[Shusaka]

bump to 1st page, maybe more help