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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 03:31 PM
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Gage cluster not working

Ok at first I thought it was just the fuel not working because it was stuck. Well today I noticed my temp and spedo gauges also aren't working. The light comes on if I turn my headlights on but gauges still wont budge.1988 4wd 3.0 truck
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 04:43 PM
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The temp gauge could be the wires/connectors, the gauge, or the sender.

The speedo is driven by a cable on an 88. The cable might not be the problem though. Does the odometer still work? Check for trouble codes, if there aren't any then the cable isn't busted.

I have the same problem with the fuel gauge sticking sometimes too on my 88.

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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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odometer still works to the best of my knowledge ( havent driven the truck besides in my drive way) but it looks like it has moved. Is there some type of fuse that controls the dash?
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Cptchunky
Is there some type of fuse that controls the dash?
These 4 fuses are for the gauge cluster according to the 88 FSM:

1. TAIL 15A
2. ENGINE 15A
3. IGN 7.5A

Those are in the fusebox in the driver's side kick panel(lid for it below).


4. CHARGE 7.5A(fusebox below)

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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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Thanks thats actually a huge help! I was looking for something like that! Much appreciated!!! If this will work idk but I needed this any way
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