Dash gauges completely not working

1996 FORD EXPLORER
250,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MUDDMANTAYLOR
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The gauges stopped working. the dome lights, radio, and headlights all work. just no gauges.
Dec 26, 2020 at 8:51 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I attached a video for you below to remove the gauge cluster. You need to verify powers to the cluster. From the sounds of it, the cluster is the issue.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFn5SrV-5EU

I also attached a wiring diagram for you to view as well. It shows the fuses that control power to the gauges.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

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

Roy
Dec 27, 2020 at 5:52 AM
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