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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 09:51 AM
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Question: Is there a simple test that can be done to see if my gauges work if I have the instrument cluster removed and unhooked from the dash wiring?
 
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That is actually the hardest scenario for figuring out gauge problems.

The dash gauges operate at reduced voltage, something around 5.5 volts.

Incoming (reduced) power leads to a gauge (say, water temperature) which then leads to a sending unit on the engine which then provides variable resistance to ground.
 
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