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rchearty
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all gauges went out

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all of the dash lights operate, but none of the gauges are operational. the only thing i did was tuck up some wiring under the kick panel on the driver side. i have nowhere to begin!
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I would remove the lower panel and trace those wires you tucked away. Note there are a couple wires that connect to the panel, one for heater cabin temp sensor (+ vacuum hose) and the other for the window lock out switch. Sounds like may be in need of a wiring tidy up to make sure everything's properly secured and out of the way.
Check fuses 10 and 21 are both good - both 7.5 amp for the instruments
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Yep check the fuses but would be good to also pull the cluster and check the plugs.
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Thanks for the tips guys I got everything sorted
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