Testing info gauge on 98' gsx

[JKSTI&R1]

Hey guys,

So I have a info gauge that i need to test and just want to know your guys thoughts on how and the best way. I just need to see if it turns on and if the number and what not light up. I am parting it out, so I cant plug it in and test it.............. Thanks guys :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[Dr Honda]

You have to put power on it. Simple as that.

 

[JKSTI&R1]

Ok, I thought that might do it but didnt want to try it and fry something if thats not a smart way to do so..... Thanks for the help.... Im off to test .......

 

[JKSTI&R1]

Does anyone know what wire the ground it? I see the purple and black are power/ ign but cant find the ground wire....... I guess I could just prob them all....lol

 

[sittin sidewayz]

Did you find out which was the ground?

 

[Mekanix]

What year and model did it come from? You can trace it on the wiring diagram.

 

[sittin sidewayz]

The ground was the black wire. I got 11ish volts on the purple and black wires. Nothing on the screen.
That means the info center is shot then huh?

 

[sittin sidewayz]

also mine is a 96

 

[Robj]

Does anyone know which wire is power and ground?

 

[JKSTI&R1]

No cant find the ground and the wiring specs are hard to read. It says the power is black and purple. I tried all the wires and even the purple and yellow and still nothing. I even tried the speedometer and cant get it to jump, so either both are bad or im not getting the ground wire. im off to try again. Its a 98' gsx.............

 

[sittin sidewayz]

Ground is black. Positive purple. Only gets power when the ignition is hit or the engine is on.

 

[JKSTI&R1]

Well I tried again and nothing. So I pulled the plugs from my 98' gtx and plugged in the gauges and still got no power up on it, so I guess its bad. Strange thing is I cant get the speedo to jump at all when I put power to it. How often do the speedometers go out? Its in perfect condition but I cant see the insides of it.......... Uggghhhhhh