alright guys this might be simple, might not. Its too dark to take a good look and I'm already dressed to go out, but my trucks being cranky again. The speedometer and odometer decided not to work, the O/D shutout button won't light up, and my guages won't light. These are the only issues I've detected so far. Could this simply be a blown fuse? easiest way to tell...

 

It is possibly a fuse or a ground issue. Hopefully that is all that it is, but what made the fuse blow in the first place?

 

Easiest way to tell is to check the fuses...

 

i think its a ground issue, because now, along with speedometer, O/D button light its message center lights, pillar guage lights, fuel guage, etc. where are the ground locations that I should check?

 

Sounds more like a fusible link problem. Check by the battery for crispy wires.

 

so what do I do if I find these said symptoms?

 

Fusibable links are available through most parts stores. If you are electrically inclined or have a buddy that is you may want to replace the burnt link with a fuse block and the right size fuses.