Gauges stopped working
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Gauges stopped working
Hello all, The gauges on the dash all stopped working. Everything else is working. Fuses are good and batteries charged. Truck runs well.
2000 Super duty F-250 7.3.. DP live tunes. 195,000 miles.
I tried to search for threads, but my computer skills are poor. Any help will be appreciated.
2000 Super duty F-250 7.3.. DP live tunes. 195,000 miles.
I tried to search for threads, but my computer skills are poor. Any help will be appreciated.
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From: Lake Hartwell, GA
Hello all, The gauges on the dash all stopped working. Everything else is working. Fuses are good and batteries charged. Truck runs well.
2000 Super duty F-250 7.3.. DP live tunes. 195,000 miles.
I tried to search for threads, but my computer skills are poor. Any help will be appreciated.
2000 Super duty F-250 7.3.. DP live tunes. 195,000 miles.
I tried to search for threads, but my computer skills are poor. Any help will be appreciated.
By "everything", do you mean the warning and indicator lights? Do you mean the dome light and headlights? Do you mean the alternator and starter? If you are referring to all of the other lights in the instrument cluster working, please verify this by double checking the high beam indicator, the WTS indicator, the turn signal indicator, etc...
Come back to us with more details and we will get you sorted.
Also, Paul is asking if the O/D button which turns overdrive on/off works and if it does, is the light in the instrument cluster illuminated.
The button is at the end of the shift lever that you use to go from P, D, N, R, etc to another gear. If you have a ZF6 manual transmission, disregard...
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Let's dig deeper into the gauges not working...
Are you referring to the speedometer and tachometer only, or are you saying the smaller gauges like battery voltage and oil are not working either? Which gauges specifically are not working?
Also, you are welcome. This is a very helpful, friendly and encouraging community.
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All the smaller gauges in the half circle window directly behind the steering wheel do not work including speedometer and tach. Also the WTS indicator and the 4WD indicator aren't working. When the headlights are on, that window area lights up, but gauges are all pegged to off position.
The DP Tuner status indicator, pyrometer boost gauge and trans oil temp. all work.
Thanks for staying with me.
The DP Tuner status indicator, pyrometer boost gauge and trans oil temp. all work.
Thanks for staying with me.
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Clarification, when the engine is running, all those gauges are pegged to the off position like when the ignition is off.
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Hello all, and thank you. It was fuse position 19 with a 10 amp broken fuse I was focusing on position 16. Bought a new test light and in the daylight to see better was able to fix and to enjoy my truck again.
I am embarrassed and thankful to the FTE community.
I am embarrassed and thankful to the FTE community.
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Gauges went out
Hi folks, having the same issues as this thread except fuses didn't fix it. Checked every fuse in cab and under hood all look good (and replaced 16 and 19 just to be sure) Lights on the cluster work (abs, battery etc) but none of the needles move. All are in the off position. Drives fine other than seems like I have low power but think thats a separate issue. Was working this morning then went out all at once. Still driving the same as before just no gauges. Mine is the 7.3 with the manual trans.
edit: its a 2001 f350
edit: its a 2001 f350
Last edited by Braden12; Jan 3, 2026 at 01:52 PM.
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Hi folks, having the same issues as this thread except fuses didn't fix it. Checked every fuse in cab and under hood all look good (and replaced 16 and 19 just to be sure) Lights on the cluster work (abs, battery etc) but none of the needles move. All are in the off position. Drives fine other than seems like I have low power but think thats a separate issue. Was working this morning then went out all at once. Still driving the same as before just no gauges. Mine is the 7.3 with the manual trans.
edit: its a 2001 f350
edit: its a 2001 f350
I woulda hoped the fuses did the trick.
But at least here's a bump to the top for you.
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2001 f350 gauges not working
I have similar issue with my 2001 f350. Gauge cluster lights work (wait to start, door ajar, etc.) however my actual gauges do not work at all. I checked all of the fuses and replaced them even. Did not do the trick to fix my problem. When I have to key on and smack the dash the speedometer and rpm needles appear to try and work. However the small gauges (fuel, voltage, 2 temp gauges) do not try to move at all. My O/D button works and lights up. My headlights, turn signals, hazards, and radio also works fine. What should I try next?
