Instrument cluster gauges stopped working after replacing the battery

2000 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
149,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AutoZone put in new battery because old one was past warranty. after new battery, all instrument gauges; gas,speedometer, tachometer and heat were wiped out. not working. Working fine before battery swap.
Jan 30, 2021 at 9:15 AM
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It sounds like you had a voltage spike which happens and blew the instrument cluster fuse. this guide can help us fix it with the fuse location in the diagrams below:

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

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Jan 31, 2021 at 11:17 AM
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