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Old 09-18-2008, 09:45 PM
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well first off i new to mustangs, i bought a 93 lx auto with the 5.0 its in ok shape but has some issues for instance none of the guages work! the tach, water temp, oil pressure, fuel sender, nothing the speedo works but its mechanical... so i need to be pointed in the right direction here im very capable of fixing this with your help! thanks for the help
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Old 09-18-2008, 10:17 PM
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Check the fuse for the gauges
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Old 09-18-2008, 10:20 PM
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which one is that? i checked all the fuses and they all were good i found one that was bad it was the gauge lights replaced that and still nothing! is there a different set of fuses besides the ones on the driver side?
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Old 09-18-2008, 10:23 PM
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Nope, sounds like it's time for a diagram
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Old 09-18-2008, 10:36 PM
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could have a bad ground to the cluster...like PRO says...you'll need a diagram
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Old 09-18-2008, 10:44 PM
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that is what i was thinking does anybody make a aftermarket bezel that i could buy gauges and put in to fit the stock location
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Old 09-19-2008, 01:26 PM
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Im not 100% but there is a voltage regulator on the backside of the instrument cluster that might be the cause of your problem. Also there is an aftermarket company that sells a cluster that fits in the stock location and you fit your own gauges in from there but its not cheap.
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Old 09-19-2008, 05:08 PM
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well ive been reading and reading and following wires so i got new gauges today and going to do a custom install tonight hopefully ill post pics tommorrow
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