Instrument cluster not working

2005 MAZDA 6
123,450 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • MANUAL
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BLAKE BUCHHOLZ
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Complete instrument cluster not working, all my dash lights come on but no gauges respond, fuel does not work, nor does speedometer, tachometer, engine temperature gauge.
Aug 27, 2018 at 1:29 PM
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Hello,

There is a "room" and "meter fuse that need to be checked. Here is a guide to help you and the fuse location along with the instrument cluster wiring diagrams:

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

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 29, 2018 at 11:32 AM
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BLAKE BUCHHOLZ
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Yes, I have checked all of my fuses and they are all just fine. I am not sure what else to check, I have looked at all my plugs and wires. I put gas in it so now the gas gauge works and the LED's, nothing else though.
Sep 2, 2018 at 7:20 AM
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If the cluster has power and ground it sounds like the cluster has gone bad. Here is a video of the job being done on a different car but the procedure is the similar:

https://youtu.be/_HEC44xENxw

You will need to have it rebuilt or you can try a used one. I would try removing the electrical connector and checking it for corrosion and then reconnect it which can help a bad connection issue.

Check out the diagrams (below). Please run this test and get back to us.

Cheers, Ken
Sep 3, 2018 at 12:54 PM