Installing a new radio and I accidently hit the hot lead and the instrument cluster that contols the speedo, fuel gauge, oil temp etc and info screen went out.

Checked fuse #8 which is tied to the instrument cluster and the 30 amp fuse is fine.

Is there another fuse that is behind the dash I need to check?

Obviously, with the speedo not working my truck won't be able to get into OD.

Any help would be appreciated.

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check fuse 1 in your BeCM. under the pass seat.


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My bad Rover, I said fuse #8 above but it was actually fuse #1 that I checked and is fine. Fuse #8 (climate control, cigarette lighter, etc) did blow and Iput in a new one.

Not sure why fuse #1 is fine but the instrument cluster still won't work.

 

i have done exactly as you, and have same symptom. i blew fuse 1, changing my radio, wire fell down and earthed etc. lost cluster gauges, replaced fuse 1 10 amp. and now just a pulsing flicker of life every two seconds, and nothing. car drives without gauges. but problem with lpg backfiring now. how did you clear yours please. 1997 p38 4.0 p.s.