I just replaced my instrument cluster lights and when i put everything back together, my gauges weren't working. Did I skip a step? I put all 3 connectors back in the back of the panel but still nothing. The lights and turn signal indicators work, but gauges don't budge =[

 

you pushed the needles on too tight....

pull the cluster, take your knife or fork and loosen them up a little bit. you should be good to go. at least, that's my first guess.

 

that's weird because i didn't even touch the needles?

hmm i'll give it a shot be right back

 

also check your fuses...

 

nope, didn't do anything. NONE of the needles work

 

hmmm.....check fuses, plug it in, start truck up, and still nothing? never heard of this issue before. There is a fuse for the cluster.

 

you got it!
sorry i posted that before i read your post
that did it!
thanks man, i appreciate it

 

fuse? lol. Your welcome.

 

I recently pulled my cluster out and it didn't work. I swapped a different cluster i had and it worked.

My problem was corrosion on the cluster contacts. For those that pull these check them. If you see green spots clean them up with a fine grit sand paper or scotch brite.

 

and make sure to check those fuses =P