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Old 07-17-2012, 04:34 PM
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Default Gas and temp. gauge not working.

Ive got a problem with my gas and temp gauge not working on my 97 Mazda B2300. I dont know if its the cluster or something else can someone shine the light on what the problem might be?

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Old 07-17-2012, 04:45 PM
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Check your fuses and wires.
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Old 07-17-2012, 05:25 PM
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Default Re: Gas and temp. gauge not working.

Any idea to which fuse it may be?
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Old 07-17-2012, 05:31 PM
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The manual that cam with the truck will tell you.

If not, take each fuse out and check if its bad or not
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Old 07-17-2012, 06:49 PM
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Default Re: Gas and temp. gauge not working.

And if it isnt the fuse, what would it be the cluster?
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Old 07-17-2012, 07:59 PM
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Default Re: Gas and temp. gauge not working.

Maybe you should put some gas in your truck so it can warm up..

I was just looking at the wiring diagrams. The fuel gauge input and the temp gauge input are on the same connector. Maybe that connectors is working loose?
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Old 07-17-2012, 08:34 PM
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Maybe you should put some gas in your truck so it can warm up..

I was just looking at the wiring diagrams. The fuel gauge input and the temp gauge input are on the same connector. Maybe that connectors is working loose?
Lol maybe that is the problem. haha

Hmmm thanks for that info i will surely take a look behind there :thumbsup:
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Old 07-17-2012, 09:05 PM
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Lol maybe that is the problem. haha

Hmmm thanks for that info i will surely take a look behind there :thumbsup:
I am going to be listing a cluster with tachometer soon if you are interested. PM me if you want more info!
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Old 07-17-2012, 09:11 PM
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I am going to be listing a cluster with tachometer soon if you are interested. PM me if you want more info!
Most def. will man im gonna look at it thursday and if it the problem ill hit you up for sure.
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Old 07-17-2012, 09:13 PM
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Default Re: Gas and temp. gauge not working.

Install a known good cluster in it's place and see if they work. That would tell you if it's in your truck or in the gauges.

I'll sell you a known good tested cluster for 15.00 + shipping. You can search on the forum and get the same instuctions that I used to remove the gauges from my truck.
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Old 07-17-2012, 09:25 PM
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Install a known good cluster in it's place and see if they work. That would tell you if it's in your truck or in the gauges.

I'll sell you a known good tested cluster for 15.00 + shipping. You can search on the forum and get the same instuctions that I used to remove the gauges from my truck.
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Is it a 97? And let me do some research to find the problem for sure.
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Old 07-17-2012, 09:28 PM
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Is it a 97? And let me do some research to find the problem for sure.
For sure. They clusters are from 2003 xlts. I just installed one in my 1996. Very simple changes to make them work.
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Old 07-17-2012, 09:42 PM
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Default Re: Gas and temp. gauge not working.

But, if it isnt in the cluster or fuses what else may it be?
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Old 07-18-2012, 08:15 AM
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But, if it isnt in the cluster or fuses what else may it be?
It's gotta be the cluster or the wiring to the cluster. I dont see how the fuel and temp sending units could both fail at the same time.
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Old 07-21-2012, 07:23 AM
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Replaced the cluster, didnt fix the problem. :/
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