Gauges not working and right blinker solid when lights are on.

[Muncher]

So my gauges aren't working  and right blinker solid when lights are on. The only gauge that works is the rpms. How would I fix this?

[Comanche chief 87]

Same problem same model 

[jdog]

have you done cruisers tips?

the solid turn signal is a bad ground, most likely in the front end. when you say gsuges don't work, which gauges? which cluster? have you check the fuse? hows the fuse box?

[ghetdjc320]

Check each one of you indicator lights and sockets. 90% of the time that’s where the problem is

[Muncher]

3 hours ago, jdog said:

have you done cruisers tips?

the solid turn signal is a bad ground, most likely in the front end. when you say gsuges don't work, which gauges? which cluster? have you check the fuse? hows the fuse box?

All the gauges except the rpm don't work

[jdog]

which style? blue face or grey? could be bad senders, could be bad connections at c101, bulkhead, sensor or even the cluster.

checked the fuse yet?

[Muncher]

1 hour ago, jdog said:

which style? blue face or grey? could be bad senders, could be bad connections at c101, bulkhead, sensor or even the cluster.

checked the fuse yet?

Its blue i think? Its an 87 I'm going to check the ground for the cluster it self in the morning 

[Muncher]

1 hour ago, jdog said:

which style? blue face or grey? could be bad senders, could be bad connections at c101, bulkhead, sensor or even the cluster.

checked the fuse yet?

C101 should be good because I cleaned it out good as something to see if it would make the truck run before it did

[Muncher]

So I cleaned my ground for my gauges like someone said to do to try to fix them not working. Once I did that and started it they all moved a little bit but still only the rpm gauge worked. What else should I try?

[jdog]

Unplug and check the connector on the back of the cluster, it looks like a bad connection or a bad sender for the oil

[Muncher]

2 minutes ago, jdog said:

Unplug and check the connector on the back of the cluster, it looks like a bad connection or a bad sender for the oil

Unplug it and clean it out I'm guessing?

[eaglescout526]

Sure. Brass wire brush to the cluster connector if they are corroded. Also wouldn’t hurt to the give the engine a bath if there’s some resistance going on. 

[jdog]

Yep

[ghetdjc320]

Have you checked your bulbs and sockets? Seriously, try it...

[Muncher]

8 minutes ago, ghetdjc320 said:

Have you checked your bulbs and sockets? Seriously, try it...

For the blinker?

[Muncher]

4 hours ago, eaglescout526 said:

Sure. Brass wire brush to the cluster connector if they are corroded. Also wouldn’t hurt to the give the engine a bath if there’s some resistance going on. 

I actually did give the engine a little bath a couple of days ago. I'll have to try to clean the connection tommrow

 

[ghetdjc320]

4 minutes ago, Muncher said:

For the blinker?

Yes, pull all of your indicator and parking light bulbs and clean out all the sockets. Check the bulbs very carefully and replace if in any doubt. Use dialectic grease when installing also. I had a tail light bulb go out and cause the blinker to stay lit every time the lights where on. The filament in the bulb was shorting from the parking light to the turn/brake signal side.

[Muncher]

1 minute ago, ghetdjc320 said:

Yes, pull all of your indicator and parking light bulbs and clean out all the sockets. Check the bulbs very carefully and replace if in any doubt. Use dialectic grease when installing also. 

Alright ill do that.  Any tips of what to look for what a bad socket would look like

[eaglescout526]

The ground tip in the front sockets if still the original plastic ones will be rusted or possibly not there at all. It is advised to upgrade to the newer XJ style sockets for longevity and better contact.