replaced cluster.working.all bulbs.now no dash lights.or speedo or tach.any help

Well first thing I would check the connections to the cluster. Also would help to know year make and model.

recheked everything.99 outback limited edition.automatic.2.5

do all 4 screws have to be in .like ground.

the good cluster is from a 97 outback.same plug -in.everything the same

now seems to be battery and alt.to cold to mess with it anymore dam junk

If the charge light circuit in the cluster isn't connected that can cause your alternator to not charge. The only thing I can think would cause an issue like this is a burnt out cluster or dirty connections.

 

do all 4 screws have to be in .like ground.

I beleive so.

Possible its a fuse, but I would think everything would be dead. Couldn't hurt to check your fuses though

seems to be missing a larger piece for the center connection?

Can you get a picture of it? That sounds like your problem.

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I'm not 100% sure, but I do not think the 99 cluster is the same as the 97 cluster. I seem to remember 99 being a one year only.

i have both here.the 97 and 99 both are the same where the plugs are and front

still no luck.getting cluster to.work.checked all fuses.and relays.even put in old cluster.back in.the tach worked before.but nothing now.any help

99 cluster is different.  the speedometer plug is different.  99 is a one year only cluster

 

99 cluster is different. the speedometer plug is different. 99 is a one year only cluster

Thus doesn't explain why the original cluster isn't working. I have a feeling something else is wrong. Have you checked all the fuses?

 

Edit. Just reread, sounds like your plug is where the problem is. Was it damaged while pulling the old cluster? Did it click back in completely when reinserted.

Edited December 24, 201510 yr by mikaleda

yes all fuses

seems like the 97 and 99 are the same.on the back side.but the plug from car seems to small or needs another piece

the fuel gauge reeds full and temp gauge works

does anyone have pic of 98 cluster.of back side where plugs go into

cluster

can not show pic.mine could be 99 not 98