Instrument cluster stopped working, why?

2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
177,890 MILES • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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MISTYSELVIDGE4279
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Was driving the car was fine, I parked it for about an hour and got back in heater didn't work, speedometer and gas gauge wasn't working. nothing on dash. Is it the fuse or is there something else going on now?
Mar 21, 2023 at 8:17 AM
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Yes, there is a fuse called IPC/HVAC BATT which is 10 amp (red) in the fuse panel behind the left side of the dash that has gone out.

Here is a guide to help you test it and the fuse location as well in the images below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Mar 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM
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It still isn't working I have taken a tester to every fuse, and it says that they're all good but still there's no odometer no gas gauge there's no power to my windows sunroof power locks or heater but my cig lighter works, this is crazy. What else would it be?
Mar 21, 2023 at 4:15 PM
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The fuse called IPC/HVAC BATT does it have power on both sides?
Mar 22, 2023 at 4:51 PM
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Okay. well, I fixed the cluster problem, it was just the ignition. I just jiggled it and came on. the problem is now everything else is working just not the RPMs and I don't think my fans working either.
Mar 23, 2023 at 12:29 PM
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I didn't mean to tickle I meant jiggled
Mar 23, 2023 at 2:23 PM
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Okay. So, now that all my gauges but my RPM is not working, and I don't think the fan is working either my radiator fan. So, what can I do to fix that?
Mar 23, 2023 at 3:53 PM
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Please start a new question for this issue also I would replace the ignition switch because the problem may come back.
Mar 24, 2023 at 6:52 PM