1994 Alternator/Instrument Cluster problems... - Ford Forums

jenn1399 · 05-27-2009, 20:20

We recently had the instrument cluster taken out of our 1994 Mustang to have it rebuilt (it seems the gear drive on the odometer was broken) Driving it home from the shop without the cluster, I noticed some power issues (radio, clock type things) & now, it has no power what-so-ever. The battery was replaced 3k miles ago, so that shouldn't be the problem.
It seems like the alternator isn't working. Can the missing instrument cluster cause this? I've googled, but haven't had any luck on this topic. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Jenn

1ATony · 05-28-2009, 13:28

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Originally Posted by jenn1399

We recently had the instrument cluster taken out of our 1994 Mustang to have it rebuilt (it seems the gear drive on the odometer was broken) Driving it home from the shop without the cluster, I noticed some power issues (radio, clock type things) & now, it has no power what-so-ever. The battery was replaced 3k miles ago, so that shouldn't be the problem.
It seems like the alternator isn't working. Can the missing instrument cluster cause this? I've googled, but haven't had any luck on this topic. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Jenn

HI Jenn,

If you take the alternator to Autozone or Pep Boys they can test it for you. If you need a new one we have NEW not rebuilt ones on the site.

I'm not sure if taking the cluster out would cause that issue.

Here's a link to them on our site.
Ford Mustangs Alternator