Alright, my jeep has the no bus error on the odometer... All gauges are dead (except oil which moves just a hair)


When I turn the key it runs for about 3 seconds and dies....

The dash around the steering column is already torn apart, I just don't know what to do from here... I know the cluster may have a bad connection... But I've tried to fix them and they don't seem to be helping


Please help me! Thanks!

 

I know the first thing everybody always suggests is checking the grounds, but this is one of those times where it would actually be the first thing to check.
If you don't have a multi-meter you should borrow one. Check continuity/resistance to a bare metal chassis ground.

 

I have a multimeter, but I don't know what to set it to and where the grounds are and what they look like... Ima amateur at cars and electrical stuff

 

Google is your friend dude search;

how to use a multimeter
basic auto electrical

Never be afraid to learn.

ETA: + you can fix all your friends stuff & charge them.

 

There will be a setting called Ohms. (the symbol looks like a horse shoe)
Check the plugs for the leads on the multi-meter. On some meters you need to plug the lead into a different hole to read resistance.