So my gauges were working intermittently, so I looked up the common fix and decided to pull the gauge cluster out. I pulled them out and put them back together, now the gauges don't work at all. The weird part is the radio doesn't work either anymore. I checked the fuses, and they were all good, so I don't know what I should do next to fix this. I did the gauge check and all the lights work, but the needles won't move. Is this an actual cluster fail? Should I get a new one? And why isn't the radio working now?

Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!

 

Assume by common fix you mean cleaning the cluster electrical connector?

Doubtful you need a whole new cluster.

 

Yeah, that's what I meant. I cleaned the connectors and put dialectic grease on the connectors.

 

Sounds kinda like a broken wire or there's one shorting out somewhere back there. It'd be a good idea to check, even if you're sure there isn't. I found one on mine with the wires exposed, but luckily it wasn't touching anything.

 

ERROR!

 

What fuses? Where?

There are two fuses that feed the instrument cluster. One in the Power Distribution Center (IOD Fuse) and one in the Junction Block (passenger foot well), fuse #9. #9 is the 6th fuse up from the bottom on the front bank of fuses, 10 Amp. Check #9.

 

Well I double checked the fuses, including fuse #9, they are all good. I'm going to check some of the wiring like twoxjs suggested. Any other ideas would be helpful.

 

Well, I feel silly. Today I double checked the fuses in the engine compartment, and there was a blown 15a fuses that I missed the other day. I replaced it and it was good to go. Now all my gauges, interior lights, and radio work again. We'll see if this comes back, but I'm happy for now.

 

That's the IOD (Ignition Off Draw) fuse that I mentioned above.