Instrument cluster not working

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2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
51,000 MILES

Instrument cluster won't come on. Car runs, lights function. Haven't found a bad fuse. Radio functions. I have a 290 mile trip over snoqualmie pass to get home today (sunday). Need this working.

Sunday, January 27th, 2013 AT 8:11 PM

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KEN L

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There are two fuses the run the instrument cluster that I would check first. If okay make sure the cluster is getting power and ground. Here are two guides to help you run the tests.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

If the fuse and connections seem okay it will be the cluster itself that needs replacement which is common. Here is a video of the job being done so you can see what it will be like. (video below)

https://youtu.be/_HEC44xENxw

Here are the fuse panel and instrument cluster wiring diagrams to help you see what's going on. (Below)

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken

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Thursday, November 9th, 2017 AT 2:01 PM

NICKDGX

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2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
97,000 MILES

What fuse do I check if my gauges are not working? I reset my oil life and the next time started the vehicle my gauges did not work on my dash!

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Thursday, November 9th, 2017 AT 2:02 PM (Merged)

HMAC300

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Check the fuse box but should be fuse #18 on dash fuse box. If okay you need a new cluster here is a video showing he job being done on a similar car.

https://youtu.be/_HEC44xENxw

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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