I read the article about the Instrument Cluster Regulator being the cause of temp and fuel gauge reading zero (wich is the proplem I'm having) I bought a new one but nothing..is it because i didn't push it in flush with the circuit? or is something else wrong?

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I like the cars that go VROOOOOM

not the new ones that go wrrrrr -.-;

Your instrument cluster may have an inadequate ground, or the old regulator may have stuck in the "on" position, sending 12V to the gauges and frying them both

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nice... any way to check for eitheir? and dose the regulator need to be flush against the insturment cluster, or dose it stick out some?

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I like the cars that go VROOOOOM

not the new ones that go wrrrrr -.-;

The regulator may stick out slightly from the rear of the circuit board. To check for ground, remove the instrument cluster, find one of its ground points (trace the copper paths on the circuit board until you find the ones that all come together and go to one of the mounting screws, for instance) and run a test wire from that point to a known-good ground. See if the gauges work when you turn on the ignition key.

To check for fried gauges, you can put an ohmmeter across the fuel and then across the temp gauge prongs. If you show no continuity (infinite resistance) they're fried. If you show some resistance, they're probably good but could still be heat-damaged.

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Too many people who were born on third base actually believe they've hit a triple.

ok dumb question
how do i remove the insterment panel ? I removed all the scews on the front, and it comes out some, but something is holding it in.

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I like the cars that go VROOOOOM

not the new ones that go wrrrrr -.-;

What're we working on? (year, model)

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Too many people who were born on third base actually believe they've hit a triple.

1968 dodge dart, not a bad car just needs work..

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I like the cars that go VROOOOOM

not the new ones that go wrrrrr -.-;

Steering column has to be lowered slightly. Also, you've probably got wiring connected to switches (wiper, lights) holding it in.

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Too many people who were born on third base actually believe they've hit a triple.

how do i lower the steering columb?

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I like the cars that go VROOOOOM

not the new ones that go wrrrrr -.-;

There are mounting bolts under the black plastic cover on the bottom of the column where the dash and column meet. Take out the four phillips head screws and you should see three main bolts/nuts holding the column up, I think they are 1/2 or 7/16, pull those out or loosen them as needed, I've always had to take mine out, you might get lucky. there are also three bolts that hold the column to the firewall, you may need to remove them also. Careful as you pull the cluster out, the wires will be a little forgiving but the speedo cable will more then likely be brittle, it's a slip fit with a locking tab, push the tab down and pull straight back on the cable, it'll be tough, but it'll come off. Try not to wiggle the cable to much or you'll break the connector.

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70 Dart, 360, 727

Be sure to disconnect the battery first!

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David Kight
'62 Valiant Signet, White
'98 Dodge Dakota
'06 Jeep Liberty

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Just as he said. There are two multi pin "connectors," the speedo cable, and the ammeter nuts you have to remove to pull it out. I've always had to remove the bolts at the firewall in order to drop the column in my car.

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'68 Dodge Dart 4dr Sedan