Half instrument cluster (half means all the gauges like temperature, speedometer, tachometer, fuel and odometer are not working

USMAN2018

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2001 HONDA CIVIC
2WD
MANUAL
200,000 MILES

Hello, my half instrument cluster (half means all the gauges like temperature, speedometer, tachometer, fuel and odometer are not working. But sometimes it turned back on automatically. Last time when it turned on then I run the self diagnostic test and it is going fine. All gauges go up and down all the instrument lights are working no any kind off error. But today it went out again. So I decide to run OBD test and after the test, result is fine, no fault code. I also go to two car electricians and they said may be it is instrument cluster or may be is something else. I do not know what is the problem. Can you please help me?

Sunday, March 18th, 2018 AT 9:45 AM

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KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
54,137 POSTS

Yep it is the instrument cluster having a cold soldier joint which causes the problem you are describing. Here is guide to help you see what you are in for when doing the job.

You may be able to open it up and find the joint and soldier it to fix the problem if not get a rebuild or used cluster.

Check out the diagrams (Below)

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

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