here's the deal:

04 STi's cluster is dead. no speedo/tach/gas/temp. all needles are dead. cluster dont lit up the bright red.

also dead is HVAC's dash lights. so driving at nite, the entire dash is dark...

BUT... all idiot lights work. all functions (wiper/horn/HVACs) work.

i checked all fuses (specifically #13 and #12) from the under dash location.

even checked the main lighting fused under the hood.

ALL fuses check out okay. i even bought one of those fuse checkers that lights up when fuse is okay. i swapped out numerous fuses for #13 and #12.

still dead cluster gauge.

is there like a fusible link hidden somewhere? a fuse that missed? i RTFM'ed and that's all the fuses mentioned for dash lighting or cluster...

 

not sure but my lighter is doing the same thing. the light turns on around it but nothing i plug into it seems to work. also all my fuses are ok

 

edit: nevermind, I missed the part about the dead gauges.

 

edit: see below

 

Did you installed any new electronics lately?...such as amps, aftermarket HU, or gauges?

 

no, i was just wiping down down the cluster face since it was a little dusty when everything went dark...

 

Check the cigarette lighter socket....maybe the connections are corroded or dirty.

 

Did you use any liquids to clean the cluster?

 

no, a dry micro fiber cloth thingee...

 

Remove the cluster and make sure that all the connectors are properly connected. If your vehicle is still under factory warranty, bring it to the dealer and let them deal with it.

 

isn't there an illumination control module something or other? check that to make sure its not bad. check the illumination relay as well. i could be wrong...someone correct me?

 

fuse #12 is for the "illum something".

does anyone have the STi PDF or wiring guide right now?

 

what i'm asking you to check isn't a fuse...check the actual module. also check and see if your illumination wire is touching any metal. it might be shorting it out.

 

if u want the wiring diagrams pm me ur email addy.