cluster problems

I would assume you already have, but a fuse or relay would be the first place i would look.

 

Most modern clusters are feed data electronically, not electrically. There may be a problem with the data going to the cluster. With these modern clusters, most of them do a start up test by sweeping the gauges. If you turn on the key and absolutely nothing happens it could be a loss of ignition power to the cluster- check all your fuses and relays like kwforage mentioned. If the gauges do sweep or have some motion at key-on I would guess there is an issue with the data link to the cluster. Could also be a failed cluster, I doubt you have a spare to try to swap out to test it. Unfortunately, sounds like you have a trip to the FRTLNR dealer in your future.

 

You'll need to look closely at all your fuses.

There are either 2 or 3 interconnected fuses for the Columbia dash cluster, if either is blown, nothing works.

They're all clearly marked though. Just pay real close attention that you check them all. If that fails... like the others said, dealer time.

I had the same thing happen to me, 2 hours later, and kicking myself in the ###, I found another "dash" fuse that was blown.

 

do the guages sweep when first turning the key on? check fuses in the front fuse panal and the one in the b-piller behind drivers seat, check for moisture in b-piller too..

 

Every now and then I'll drive through a big puddle and mine will stop working for like 2 minutes, and then you'll hear it chime like you've just started it and then everything's fine again. Price you gotta pay for driving the economy cars of Class 8 trucks.

 

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