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96 Mustang Instrument Cluster Issue

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  • Start date Start date Aug 13, 2012

smoothiebun

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Let me start out by saying I bought the mustang with this issue. No the car does not overheat. Every gauge in the panel works but the temp and tach. I don't want any after market gauges. I checked the wiring and its all connected. My mph gauge works, so out of the whole cluster only 2 aren't working. Should I go ahead and get another one?
 

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If this were my car, I would confirm the cluster ground. There are several black wires and black wires with a white stripe. The cluster is grounded behind the center console. The ground is shared by many devices including the radio. This ground is frequently messed up during a radio install.

Measure the resistance of the ground wires back to battery negative. Post.

A set of wiring diagram will make this work easier. PM if interested in getting a set for yourself.
 
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