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65 stang dash light problem

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I just bought a 65 mustang finally and am in the process of making her shine once again, but i ran into an annoying snag. All the instrument panels worked fine, but it looked like only 1 or 2 of the actual dash lights were on. (the amp and oil light, high beam and blinker light worked ok) So i took off the cluster and changed all the bulbs with the new( i think they're 1895 or something) 12 v ones. But now when i turn on the lights none come on, and also the gas and temp gauge spike all the way up. I dont think i snapped any wires but am i missing a ground somewhere?? Also when i turn the lights on they get about 11.85 volts to them, but no lights come on. Please help!
 

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Do that fuel and temp gauge spike all the way up when the key is on or when the lights are on?
 
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the fuel gauge and temp gauge both spike when the key is actually on... any ideas? I just put on a new voltage regulator a few weeks back and everything worked fine, is it possible that maybe somehow it got fried during the dash removal?
 

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the ICVR is grounding out to the wrong place causing your gauges to pin.

remove the cluster and do a thorough inspection.
 
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I found it thanks! They all work great now!
 
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