After replacing the engine, the instrument cluster stopped working?

JET1

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2000 DODGE DAKOTA
4.7L
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
200,000 MILES

Just had the engine replaced. Started it up and all the gauges registered but the oil pressure was reading a little high. Then the whole cluster turned off. All gauges including odometer stopped working. I checked the fuse, and it was good. I let it sit for a few days and now it seems the battery is drained.

Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 AT 3:53 PM

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KEN L

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I have seen the cluster go out and drain the battery down. So, I would charge the battery back up and then unplug the cluster to see if the battery stays charged. If so, replace the cluster with a rebuilt unit.

This guide may help us:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-dead-overnight

You can get a preprogrammed unit by searching Google or Ebay. Here is how to remove the cluster in the images below. Please let us know what happens.

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Thursday, April 27th, 2023 AT 3:36 PM

JET1

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Thanks for the info. Also, I noticed that the fuse labeled console/purge is missing out of the fuse box. Purge solenoid? The truck was running, and I put the fuse in and the truck immediately died. Pulled the fuse back out and it started right back up. Guessing this fuse is not something that I need? I'm not sure if that fuse has ever been there and I've had the truck since 2004.

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Friday, April 28th, 2023 AT 4:23 PM

KEN L