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  1. JESFromASC

    JESFromASC New Member

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    Car will not operate unless speedo cluster and/or tach cluster are plugged in.
    Sometimes I hate "new" cars.
     
  2. MCS02

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    Well we were a big help!:D
     
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  3. JESFromASC

    JESFromASC New Member

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    Yeah - All the under the hood ones look just fine.
    I don't see any related to the battery/power in the inside panel in the passenger footwell.
    I haven't pulled every one of them out but with a good light I don't see any indicating they have blown.
    Negative ground cable is solid.
    Positive cables are all good.
    I mean all I did was take the battery out and put it back in...
    I could almost understand if it was throwing codes, or the battery was low and giving me click-click-click but it as if the battery isn't even connected to the car.
    The fusible links next to the battery are suspect but I don't know how to test them and I don't see them offered as a replacement part anywhere.
     
  4. JESFromASC

    JESFromASC New Member

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    Car will not operate unless speedo cluster and/or tach cluster are plugged in.
    I had them out because the car is gutted to the firewall for a cage install.
    I had the climate control cluster in for the power windows, the starter/key fob in but not the two others.
     
  5. Crashton

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    Have you checked all the under hood fuses, also the ones inside? I know that isn't much help, but it's a start.
     
  6. Crashton

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    Yes new cars can be a royal pain. So that was your issue?
     
  7. 00Mini

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    Glad you were able to find the problem and thanks for informing us of the solution.