Bench Testing the Instrument Cluster

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Oct 29, 2004 | 08:35 PM

Gards

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Bench Testing the Instrument Cluster

Does anyone know how to bench test the whole instrument cluster or possibly individual gauges? Will a dealer charge me out the wazoo to find out whats wrong with it? Thanks

Oct 29, 2004 | 08:53 PM

RoyalFord

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What is the instrument cluster doing wrong?

I do not know how to bench test it. I would probably look at the circuit board first.

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Oct 29, 2004 | 11:50 PM

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I'll see if I can round up some more help here for you.

I'm not sure if it works on a 97, I kinda dont think so, but on a 99 you can self test the HEC ( Hybrid Instrument Cluster).
To enter the HEC Dealer Test Mode, depress and hold the instrument cluster SELECT/RESET button and then turn the ignition switch to the RUN position. Continue pressing the SELECT/RESET button (five seconds) until tESt is displayed in the odometer. The SELECT/RESET button must be released within three seconds of the odometer displaying tESt to begin the dealer test mode. Depress the SELECT/RESET button to advance through the following steps until dtc is displayed. Depressing the SELECT/RESET button will display any continuous DTCs stored before proceeding to the next step.

If that works let me know and I can post what the results mean.