All gauges dont work
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All gauges dont work
I just bought a 74 ford f100 everything works besides the gauges. The speedometer, the gas gauge, temp gauge. Nothing lights up or moves. What could be a solution for the problem? All new gauges or could it be a wiring issue
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Is the instrument cluster electrical connector plugged in? Look for one main elec connector on the bottom edge of the cluster, you should be able to see it without removing the cluster. Just get a flashlight and look up under the dash. It should be to the right of the steering column just a bit.
Is the speedometer cable plugged in? Same for the speedo, look for it or get a hand up in there and feel around.
Also did you turn the headlight switch **** fully counter clockwise to turn you dash lights up to full bright. The is a notch that the **** will go by, that turns on you dome light with the doors closed.
That is step one IMO.
Is the instrument cluster electrical connector plugged in? Look for one main elec connector on the bottom edge of the cluster, you should be able to see it without removing the cluster. Just get a flashlight and look up under the dash. It should be to the right of the steering column just a bit.
Is the speedometer cable plugged in? Same for the speedo, look for it or get a hand up in there and feel around.
Also did you turn the headlight switch **** fully counter clockwise to turn you dash lights up to full bright. The is a notch that the **** will go by, that turns on you dome light with the doors closed.
That is step one IMO.
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