After replacing dash (cluster) the gauges are not working

Tiny
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I replaced my dash and I put back in the cluster now the gauges are not working. Is there a ground wire that I'm missing?
Friday, December 11th, 2020 AT 3:34 PM

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Tiny
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If the entire cluster is not working then you are on the right path but I don't think it is a ground. The ground for this is G100 which is on the fender on the driver side. So you would not have taken that off if you did the dash.

The most likely cause is one of three things. First the connectors on the cluster are not fully seated so you should double check them. Second, one of the fuses blew. Third, the cluster got damaged when you had it out.

Here is a guide that will help with testing the fuses if needed:

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

I attached the wiring and fuse information. Let's check these things and go from there. Thanks
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Friday, December 11th, 2020 AT 5:37 PM
Tiny
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Thank you it was in fact one of them. The connectors were put back in upside down. I'm so glad it was an easy fix and back to working. Thanks so much.
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Saturday, December 12th, 2020 AT 10:43 PM
Tiny
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That is awesome and thanks for updating us. I am sure that will help others in the future if they have a similar situation.

Thanks and come back to 2CarPros next time.
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Sunday, December 13th, 2020 AT 4:24 PM

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