89 VETTE. ALL GAUGES IN DASH NOT WORKING . THE DASH LIGHTS DO WORK . RADIO HAS NO SOUND . INTENA DOES GO UP AND DOWN . SPEDO GAUGE NOT WORKING , FUEL GAUGE NOT WORKING , TACK NOT ...
Do you know that all this stuff was working when it was parked? Lets assume it was. Most of this stuff works with the key on or in the acc. position. You are going to need something to check for voltage. At least a test light better yet, multimeter. The dash lights however, come off the headlight switch. Start by checking for power at the fuse for the gauges it's marked "inst" for instruments it protects all the gauges including the tach and speedo. With the key on you should have power on both sides of the fuse. The antenna won't come up until you get the radio to come on. If you have power at the fuse, Your going to have to start taking the dash apart to see where the "open" in the circuit. If you have no power at the fuse, it comes from the ignition switch, it's down low on the steering column. ( I hope you're skinny)
As for the brakes, since it's been sitting that long I would be pulling the wheels off and looking for a seized caliper.
If your going to do your on work on this car I recommend investing in a good manual, try to find a factory book on ebay. or Craig's list.
This is a way cool car, have fun with it!!!
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