The only other thing that comes to mind is maybe the switch for the domelights is broken, this would keep the cluster from activating, which will make the problem you are describing, the dome light itself can be shut off, sometimes people don't realize the domelight doesn't work. Is this possibly the situation? The switch is on the back of the door opening below the catch on the body side.
Gilly

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