I had the same problem with my 1998 Dodge Ram 1500. I reseated the instrument cluster and it started working. The whole thing took me 15 minutes and I am not a mechanic. I believe that I removed three screws to enable me to remove the plastic which covers the instrument cluster. I can't remember how many screws hold the cluster down but once you remove them pull the cluster out. It is simply plugged in, and those connections are your problem.
i had this happen to me it turned out to be a dead battery
i had this happen once on an 03 dodge minivan. the alternator went bad and the battery was going dead but had enough power to get the engine started. once i replaced the alternator and charged the battery the gauges worked again. good luck!
Towards #1 on the distributor cap.
check fuel pump
If the 1996 Dodge Intrepid will not start, there might be an issue with the battery or the starter. This could also be a problem with the solenoid or the fuel gauge or fuel pump. The problem and the fix will vary depending on whether the car is completely dead or is cranking when the ignition is turned.
Casper - 1996 Dead of the Class was released on: USA: 1996
Cables connected improperly Dead short to ground in electrical system
Dodge - Dead On Delivery Guaranteed Everytime
Dead - 1996 I is rated/received certificates of: USA:R
Front Brakes sqwell and truck goes dead and will crank right back up does anybody know why?
Dead - 1996 II was released on: USA: 1 September 1996 (Los Angeles, California)
Dead battery or a broken battery wire