Problems with Dash Guages Not Working

[rodney25]

Hi, I'm having a strange problem. I have a 1975 convertible and removed my dash console gauges about 3 months ago to restore and replace some gauges. Replaced the Fuel gauge, clock and replaced all the light bulbs. When I put the dash in the car (not bolted down yet) plug all gauges and lights in only the clock and battery gauges work. all others just sit there. If you move the dash console the gauges fuse blows. This is driving me nuts is there a special combination to reinstall the terminals of the gauges and the gauges to the console? All gauges worked before I removed from the car. What am I doing wrong.
Please help.

 

[Peer81]

Are you sure all the terminals are connected the right way. I noticed on mine some + lines are very close to the ground lines and when the come loose from the plastic they almost thought each other. Also it could be the print connections move when you put the wiring harness connector in. Maybe that is where the problem is? I would say, take the console out and check everything with a multimeter.

Greetings Peter