Gauge Cluster Quit

[hardcore420]

My gauge cluster stopped working (just noticed), including the speedo, temp gauge and fuel gauge. Nothing moves at all.

All the warning lights still work

Also seems strange when I turn on the headlights the arrows for the signals stay lit up, but the signals still work

Is there a fuse for just the cluster and if so where is it located, checked under dash didnt find a fuse for the gauges.

could this need a replacement cluster or would it more likely be a wiring issue

[deeznutts77]

Originally Posted by hardcore420

All the warning lights still work

Also seems strange when I turn on the headlights the arrows for the signals stay lit up, but the signals still work

sounds like a short. if u need parts i have a 96-98 cluster im pickin apart.

[hardcore420]

I have a spare parts kick, do you think the short is in the cluster (can I change the cluster) or will the short be in the wiring behind the cluster

do you know if there is a fuse for the cluster

[aquanaut20]

Might be an idea to check the cluster ground circuit for an open, not a short.

[Bex]

FMS indicates cluster harness that is seen after removing dash by steering wheel (4 screws). Maybe you should check that. I had a harness short (but in engine compartment) from one rusty bit rubbing against harness for who knows how long. Insulation on some wires had rubbed off, was fairly easy fix - just electrical tape.

[randy h]

Agreeing with aquanaut20, I would definitely suspect loss of ground. Anytime you have stray lights illuminating when non related components are turned on, its an indication of lost ground.

If nobody else provides it, I can look in my 95 (may be different than yours though) FSM and see where the cluster gets its ground from. I can do that later this evening if needed.

randy h

[hardcore420]

okay thank you ... On payday I will pick up a service manual but in the meantme I appreactiate the help

[randy h]

Factory Service Manual for 95 tracker Vin6, says Instrument cluster grounds are at G108, 200, and 402. These are located:

G108 : on bulkhead behind distributor.
G200 : behind left side of Instrument panel above fuse box.
G402 : Behind left had rear wheel housing.

From manual Troubleshooting hints:
Check for open in black wire between inst panel cluster and G200
blk/yellow wire between inst panel cluster and G200

randy h

[randy h]

I have read in these forums that the, G402 : Behind left hand rear wheel housing, ground point will very often get rusty and fail. I THINK you access it by removing the tail lamp.

randy

[Bex]

This rusty connection behind the rear tail lamp apparently covers a multitude of problems. I was looking for info on grounds in my 91 FSM but couldn't find anything. What section of your '95 did you find this info??