Speedometer instrument cluster gauges not working?

2008 HONDA CIVIC
140,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVE GERARD
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On my car my coolant, fuel gauge and speedometer all come on the fuel gauge reads empty. The coolant reads nothing, and the speedometer stays at zero every once in a while when I hit a bump the fuel gauge will move and so that it's full. But the orange indicator light for empty still shows on. what could that be?
Sep 24, 2024 at 8:14 AM
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It sounds like the cluster is bad, but I would remove the cluster and unplug it and then plug it in again in case there is a bad connection. This can help fix it, also keep an eye out for corrosion. You might want to try a hard system reboot as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/step-by-step-guide-performing-a-hard-system-reboot-for-your-vehicles-electronics-systems

Here is how to remove the cluster, if these suggestions do not work, I would send the cluster in for testing. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with. You can find a rebuilder by searching google or eBay, you can try a used unit as well.
Sep 24, 2024 at 3:56 PM
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