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Old Apr 22, 2026 | 05:46 PM
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My dash gauges quit working and my radio does not have power to it. All the fuses checked good so I'm at a loss where to start looking. Thanks for any help you can give me.
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Old Apr 23, 2026 | 06:15 AM
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I found the problem and fixed it.
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Originally Posted by sharp801
I found the problem and fixed it.
Don't leave us hanging. What was it?
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Test fuses with a light, not your eyes. If good, the ignition switch or a shared power splice under the dash is dead. Wiggle the key if the gauges flicker, replace the switch.
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