Dash not turning on during start up

[harbiison]

so lately i’ve discovered that when i turn my jeep over the dash won’t turn on. this occurs about every 2-3 starts and it will turn on after a good whack with a fist or after 5-10 mins of driving. i haven’t touched anything inside my dash that could relate to any cables being loose. anyone have any ideas?

 

[Chris]

The connections on the back of your gauge cluster are most likely loose. Remove the gauge cluster and inspect.

 

[CharlesHS]

As Chris stated it could be loose BUSS connectors or oxidized pins/clips behind the instrument cluster; do an inspection of the ignition switch wiring looking for a loose connection or signs of overheating and check the grounding wires that are at the kick panels and under the retaining screws for the in dash speakers.

 

[harbiison]

just went through everything and every seemed to be connected fine besides the right side pin which i ended up cleaning both sides and called it a day cycled the ignition and everything seemed fine