2nd Gen Ram Pickups

[davidwyby]

I winched out the bronco, the F150 winched me out.

 

[Loony661]

Great pics @davidwyby ! The flex on that is really impressive - what was your suspension setup?

 

[Woodslasher]

Ive got a few ideas to check already, but any thoughts on why my Ram would lose the instrument cluster after hitting a bump in the road? I confirmed the gauges still work using the procedure in the dodge service book and the warning light all come on, but it's like nothing in the truck is communicating with the IC.

 

[Loony661]

Spent the better part of today replacing both right and left parking brake cables as well as the equalizer. Then replaced the failing hydraulics for the clutch.

 

[Loony661]

Ive got a few ideas to check already, but any thoughts on why my Ram would lose the instrument cluster after hitting a bump in the road? I confirmed the gauges still work using the procedure in the dodge service book and the warning light all come on, but it's like nothing in the truck is communicating with the IC.

Mine sometimes loses the center illumination bulb, and the cruise light only works occasionally..

 

[davidwyby]

Ive got a few ideas to check already, but any thoughts on why my Ram would lose the instrument cluster after hitting a bump in the road? I confirmed the gauges still work using the procedure in the dodge service book and the warning light all come on, but it's like nothing in the truck is communicating with the IC.

I wanna say headlight switch…that’s an Achilles heel

 

[davidwyby]

Great pics @davidwyby ! The flex on that is really impressive - what was your suspension setup?

Long 64” or whatever they are 3/4 ton Chevy rear springs on all 4 corners. ‘79 ford 60 front

 

[Hoser]

Check grounds and the connections to the cluster. If the truck still runs/drives as normal that already helps narrow the issue down. I’ve even seen another whack on the dash bring ‘em back

 

[davidwyby]

Check grounds and the connections to the cluster. If the truck still runs/drives as normal that already helps narrow the issue down. I’ve even seen another whack on the dash bring ‘em back

*dash turns to dust*

 

[Hoser]

Better to have a cracked dash, makes doing the heater core go faster when you don’t have to be gentle

 

[Woodslasher]

Check grounds and the connections to the cluster. If the truck still runs/drives as normal that already helps narrow the issue down. I’ve even seen another whack on the dash bring ‘em back

Liberal cursing and whacks have been applied, cluster plugs were checked, truck runs, goes in gear, and drives but I'm not sure if the tranny will actually shift through the gears.

 

[Lnk]

Liberal cursing and whacks have been applied, cluster plugs were checked, truck runs, goes in gear, and drives but I'm not sure if the tranny will actually shift through the gears.

Sounds like a bad ground somewhere. I don't know dodge's, but it makes sense electrically.

 

[Hoser]

If it’s a 12 valve it only needs a battery to run. Ecm/ess only run accessories. I’m thinking it’s a ground or even more fun a wire rubbed somewhere

 

[Hoser]

1994 Dodge Cummins Wiring Maps

1994 Dodge Ram Wiring Map ABS Brake Wiring (4 Wheel) Airbag Wiring Warning Buzzer Wiring Charging System Wiring Instrument Cluster Lighting Wiring Instrument Cluster Wiring Courtesy Lighting Wiring Cruise Control Wiring Data Link Wiring Engine Wiring(Page 1) Engine Wiring(Page 2) Exterior Lightin...

mopar1973man.com

This is an excellent source
By my reading check fuse 12 while you’re at it

 

[Woodslasher]

If it’s a 12 valve it only needs a battery to run. Ecm/ess only run accessories. I’m thinking it’s a ground or even more fun a wire rubbed somewhere

24V, I have the factory wiring diagrams and service manual in a pdf form on my phone.

 

[davidwyby]

Aftermarket stereo illum wiring short

 

[Woodslasher]

Aftermarket stereo illum wiring short

Eh, my a/m radio still works beautifully. But, it'll sometimes chime after it's turned up and sometimes not, and ditto for the i/c. Mebbe I'll hunt that ground down 1st.

 

[Hoser]

No error codes when you did the gauge check?

 

[davidwyby]

My $ is still on the HL switch

 

[Woodslasher]

No error codes when you did the gauge check?

All the error codes flashed so I kinda discounted their accuracy. I'm hoping on Saturday I'll get enough time to work on it.