Gauge Cluster Questioin

[jdewolfe]

Hey guys-

 

I just noticed on my way to work tonight that my gauge cluster somehow reset how many engine hours I had... It now reads 2.8 hours. What's up with that???

[dlstewart01]

IPC Engine Hour Meter Resets - keywords cluster DIC display hour meter intermittent start up #PIT4368A - (05/29/2007)2003-2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic

2003-2007 GMC Sierra ClassicSome owners may comment of the ipc engine hour meter resetting. This concern may be very intermittent and normally occurs at key up and/or start up.

 

GM Engineering is aware of this concern and working on a correction. At this time there has been varying success repairing this concern with the following information:

 

<LI type=1>Check the battery/s with the Midtronic's battery tester and also perform a load test using a Vat40 or similar load tester to make sure the battery/s are in good condition. We have found in some cases a weak battery could cause this concern, this step is very important on vehicles with the 6.6L Diesel Engine where both batteries are used for cranking the engine. <LI type=1>Check the battery cables and make sure all connections are clean and tight. <LI type=1>Check the IPC powers and grounds (G200, G203, G100, G110 and the braided ground strap between the engine and cowl G104 and G107) connections and make sure they are clean and tight.

If the IPC has not been replaced, replace the IPC.

[P71_CrownVic]

Too bad the miles don't reset. I'd put my truck for sale tomorrow...

[jdewolfe]

Hmm, I'll check all of the connections out. The batter is still the original from 06. So, once that resets there is no way to go in and find out how many I have? That kinda sucks. I guess it doesn't really matter, I don't use it for anything. I just thought it was weird that it reset. What is IPC by the way?

[MikeNH]

IPC- instrument panel cluster.

[redsled2007]

I had that problem with my 2007 SD. Ended up being a shorted wire behind a fuse panel that knocked out the BCM. I now have a 2007 Sd with 35000 miles and only 40 hours on the engine. SWEET!!