the original issues (codes) came at once along with the catalytic converter efficiency issues (cat codes solved when plugging a loose vacuum tube and replacing the pre cat o2). The faulty coolant level sensor came a couple weeks after and then the cluster problems are most recent.

So looking at the cluster below (example). The trip and mileage odometer and temp are no longer displayed (completely dark). The check control ("BWTNR:8381810") is completely out initially but every so often the check coolant level triggers it and it illuminates at full brightness...and the brightness from it shines thru the odometer and temp LED and I barely make out their readings however they are working and accurate, just not illuminating.



My X is a manual and the RPM dont ever wave or falter at all. It idles above what it should idle at which is what is strange (see picture below, not identical but close enough). So it idles slightly above the idle line (between 0 and 1) but doesnt really go down all the way to the line even when idling for awhile. There is no unusual sound, like the engine straining when idling.



Ill give the paper test a go...next I guess I could gauge the pressure of the Cat by drilling into the line before and after the cat and use a pressure gauge to find out if there is any unusual pressure. Will report later tonight...

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