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Old 04-16-2015, 01:29 PM
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just bought a 05 mustang 4.0, the temp and fuel gauge do not work, so i was hoping its a easy fix, ive read things about it possibly being a sender, but i dont think that would make the temp fail to

hoping this is a easy fix cause i dont wanna pay $350 for a new cluster
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Old 04-16-2015, 03:13 PM
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stepper motors that control the needles probably went bad. search "stepper motor" and youll see what I mean. not that hard to fix if you can solder. good luck
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If I buy a new cluster will the computer remember my mileage
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Old 04-16-2015, 06:18 PM
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There is a fuse in the black box on the passenger's side that does control those gauges. Did you check the fuse first?
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You can also use the search box in this forum for some great info....here's one example;

https://mustangforums.com/forum/4-6l...reprogram.html
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Not sure, I believe I did, haven't had it for a week yet so still tinkering
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