97 ford f-150 gauges on instument panel dont work

[x1957x]

Any idea what is wrong with my instument cluster. Speedometer, heat, oil,etc. gauges quit and the lights work but nothing else? Thanks

[Scott K]

Check all fuses, if you dont find a bad one, remove the IC, and unplug the connector, then plug it back in.

[x1957x]

What is a IC and where is it located? What does it do? Maybe that is answered in the first question though. Thanks 57..... Oh, and I did check the 5 amp fuse and OK but still put in a new one. Thanks 4wanderingeyes!!

[Scott K]

IC= Instrument Cluster.

Fuse 2, and fuse 29, both are 5amp fuses.

Another good sign of a bad IC is if the digital mileage display just reads dashes, if it doesnt have dashes, that doesnt mean its good, but if it does, that is a very good idea that it is bad. Fuse 2, is actually the one that runs the logic board in the IC

[x1957x]

Thanks 4wanderingeyes. It was a fuse. just looking in the wrong spot..

[Scott K]

Cheap and easy fixes, got to love them