hey im new to the group, ive got an issue. i took apart the interior of my dart, including the instrument cluster, and the radio. i want to restore the interior. having them out and having been away from the car for 2 weeks, i got back to the car to start the engine after a new radiator and thermostat i put in and i had no battery power. i charged the battery, put it back in and still no power no headlight power, interior light power. nothing. why did this happen? could it be the instrument cluster being taken out? its too dark out now to mess with anything so tomarrow is another day. i just wanted to know if anyone had a similar experience. if anyone has any tips on what to try if the instrument cluster is it. any help is appreciated. thank you. -travis

71 dodge dart swinger, 2 door, 225 slant, 904 auto

 

you might need to splice the ammeter wires together.