I found the problem: after taking the cluster out for inspection, I found EVERY ONE of the 7 panel lamp plastic carriers with at least 1, if not 2 broken index/lock tabs - proper contact was not being made from the carrier contact to the circuit board. Does anyone know where I can get 7 panel lamp plastic carriers?? I'd love to have them before I put the cluster back in place!!!! Oh well - I needed to remove the cluster to replace the LH defroster vent anyway!!!!!! Thanks for all the help - I learned A LOT about the cluster wiring!!!
