1996 Dodge Ram Instrument Cluster

TELEESAM

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1996 DODGE RAM
V8
4WD
MANUAL
265,000 MILES

Removed the instrument cluster & replace a bulb. Now the the cluster will only partially work. The fuel gauge and oil pressure gauge works fine but all other gauges do not work.

Friday, July 23rd, 2010 AT 9:18 PM

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BLUELIGHTNIN6

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When replacing the bulb and removing the cluster, you may have accidentally caused a fuse to blow. That would be the first thing to check, the fuses. If they are OK then you may need to remove the cluster again and ensure everything was hooked back up tight and in correct spots.

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Friday, July 23rd, 2010 AT 9:49 PM

TELEESAM

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I have checked the fuse box on the door jam and the fuse box by the battery. All these fuses are OK. Is there any place where I can check. I have already removed the cluster again and checked the connections and everything seems fine. Basically the side of the cluster toward the drivers door is working (including warning lights) and the other side and the middle of the cluster is not working.

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Friday, July 23rd, 2010 AT 10:43 PM

BLUELIGHTNIN6

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Specifically, check fuse #12 (15 amp) in the fuse block located on the extreme left side of the instrument panel. If it is good and wiring is good then the cluster may have simply went bad or a solder spot on the circuit board of the cluster may have burnt out and needs resoldered.

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Friday, July 23rd, 2010 AT 10:47 PM