Instrument panel dead

[Blackwater_Red]

Greetings,
This is my first post, so please bear with me. I own a 1995 Ford Bronco XLT with a 5.8-liter engine. I recently installed a new aftermarket radio, and since then, the instrument panel has been completely dead. No gauges work, no 4WD switches work, and the transmission shifts extremely rough. I've checked the fuse panel, and they all show continuity. I would appreciate some wisdom to guide me through troubleshooting and resolving this issue.
Thanks in advance,

Red

 

[Tiha]

There is 2 fuse boxes, one in cab and one under hood. Did you check both?

Does the radio work? What happens if you unplug it?

 

[Blackwater_Red]

I checked the fuses in both locations. The radio works, but I haven't unplugged it. I'll give it a try.

 

[Tiha]

Do things like the air bag light, or brake light, or other warning lights in the dash light up while cranking?

Looking at the diagram below you need to check the cluster to see if you have power with key on at connector A, pin 14 Connector C Pin 1 and Pin3

Could be broken wire, loose connector, maybe you accidently knocked the plug loose when playing with the radio.

There are 3 big connectors on the back of the instrument cluster.

 

[Blackwater_Red]

No lights at all show up at startup or when pushing 4WD buttons. I'll check out the plug and loose wires. Thanks

 

[johnnyreb]

No lights at all show up at startup or when pushing 4WD buttons. I'll check out the plug and loose wires. Thanks

Maybe the light switch got unplugged from the wiring harness. It happened on my vehicle the other day. Good luck and keep us posted. Welcome to the club. You find some nice people hear to help you.