Instrument cluster issue after replacing module and battery saver relay?

2000 FORD RANGER

1,500,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL

STACIE JOHNSTON

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So, we replaced the GEM, the battery saver relay, and all fuses. When we then turned the key in, no fuses blew, but the instrument cluster did nothing at all. So, I'm thinking when the battery first arced and shorted things out, the whole instrument cluster got fried? Do I need to replace it, or is there something else we should check first? Thank you for any help at all.

Sep 13, 2022 at 7:37 AM

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Let's begin by checking fuse # 11, #26, #15 and #33 in the fuse panel behind the left side of the dash. here is an instrument cluster wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works and the fuse locations in the images below. Please let us know what happens.

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

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what you find.

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Sep 13, 2022 at 9:38 AM