accord2civic2prelude

heres the deal. i moved my external tach from driver side pillar and put it on the center console like 2 inches behind the shifter. after doing this, i tried to turn the a/c on and nothing. so i tried the heater and nothing. non of the panel lights come on there. i check the fuses and none are burnt out. not sure is somewhere wires are touching, but just tring to see if this is a common problem or not. Also, since my car was stolen a while back, i installed toggle switches and a push button instead of replacing the ignition. could that be a problem?

Former User

How are the ignition switch wires hooked up to your button and toggles? Sounds like the IG2 terminal of the ignition switch may be disconnected or faulty.

3rdgen3

Do you have a test light? It will help you big time in wiring problems like this.

Also what good is a tach 2 inches BEHIND your shifter???

accord2civic2prelude

Basically i connected it to the ignition on the other side of where the key is. Not sure of what its called. I have the correct wires relayed and it works perfect. the a/c and heater just went out when i moved the tach recently. what is the IG2 switch and where is it located?

3rdgen3

The ignition switch is the white plastic cylinder that the Key cylinder goes into, its in the steering column.

You should know this if you bypassed it with a toggle switch already because those are the wires that you would've had to tap into.

As for your HVAC power, you probably knocked a ground wire loose. Trace back all your steps and re-check all your wiring.

accord2civic2prelude

Yeah sorry bout that. Mind is off, been at work for 14 hours. But yeah all the wires are connected and relayes placed.

{{Also what good is a tach 2 inches BEHIND your shifter???}}

Actually, it works out for me. I like it. Im short and for some reason i sit some what in the back seat i should say. For looks too i guess!!!!

Former User

The IG2 terminal/wire from the ignition switch powers the heater fan and A/C. Perhaps it has been disconnected.

accord2civic2prelude

can you tell me exactly which one or what it lookis like?

accord2civic2prelude

disregard last...its the yellow one right?

Former User

What year Civic?

accord2civic2prelude

94 dx

Former User

Yes, the yellow wire.

accord2civic2prelude

ok..i will trace that and see if thats the problem. hope it is. thanks for the help. pretty sure i will have more ?'s later...lol

accord2civic2prelude

check the IG2 terminal and thats just fine. nothing irregular about it. traced it, no crimps or splits. would there be anything else? the lights on the climate control panel come on now, but neither work. trying to see if its an easy fix because im not trying to take it to honda here in hawaii...toooooo high, prices are ridiculous.