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bigbengalbubba Enthusiast

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I have an issue with my instrument cluster where it basically shuts down. no gauges, warning lights etc. At first I could tap on it and it would come back but it's gotten progressively worse. I have resoldered every connection on it. I have connected it as just the circuit board so I could tap on individual components to isolate the issue but it's just pretty random when it decides to come back on.

 

I've gotten to the point where I think I might have to replace it. The question is: Can I get one from a scrap yard? Will I need to go to a dealer for reprogramming after that and does anyone know what they would charge for that?

 

I will probably call the dealer today and ask them, but I thought I would research first in case they throw me some BS.

 

Thanks,

intheburbs Enthusiast

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The odometer reading is stored in the cluster. So if you want the mileage to be correct, you'll have to get it programmed.

 

Cluster is generally $200ish and programming is $50-$75. I replaced the cluster in my '01 Burb because of the same issue - took the opportunity to upgrade to the HD cluster to have the trans temp gauge. The eBay seller programmed the mileage for me at no charge, but this was about 8 years ago, when there was a lot more demand.

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Im sure the odometer is not stored in the cluster. I changed mine on my 99 and bit showed the correct mileage. Just get a used ome at a wrecker and you should be good to go. The owbi got for the 99 was from a 02

rdnkcpa Enthusiast

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Scrap yard cluster will be just as problematic. Just about every cluster in our series of trucks will fail. Not maybe, but will fail. There are several places on line that rebuild them. All they do is replace the 6 stepper motors. Save yourself the aggrivation and have it fixed.

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bigbengalbubba

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Scrap yard cluster will be just as problematic. Just about every cluster in our series of trucks will fail. Not maybe, but will fail. There are several places on line that rebuild them. All they do is replace the 6 stepper motors. Save yourself the aggrivation and have it fixed.

It's not a stepper motor problem

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It's not a stepper motor problem

Agreed not a stepper motor problem. I should have read the original post a little better. If you pull one from a salvage yard, expect to have stepper motor problems. GM extended the warranty on the gauge clusters. Mine bit the dust right after the extended warranty expired. There are shops on line that specialize in the repair of GM clusters. I think Bob's Speedometer does a rebuild for $99.00.

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Agreed not a stepper motor problem. I should have read the original post a little better. If you pull one from a salvage yard, expect to have stepper motor problems. GM extended the warranty on the gauge clusters. Mine bit the dust right after the extended warranty expired. There are shops on line that specialize in the repair of GM clusters. I think Bob's Speedometer does a rebuild for $99.00.

About 2 years ago, I had the stepper motor issue and replaced the motor from ebay for about $10. I've worked on electronics most of my life and that type of repair is not an issue for me. I've been over this thing resoldering connections but not getting it.

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About 2 years ago, I had the stepper motor issue and replaced the motor from ebay for about $10. I've worked on electronics most of my life and that type of repair is not an issue for me. I've been over this thing resoldering connections but not getting it.

We have had the same problem on the 2000 GMC. What worked for us is taking the pins out of the harness connector to the cluster and re-squeezing them and re-installing them. Ours was the ground pin. Search you tube for the repair.

Good luck,

Andy

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We have had the same problem on the 2000 GMC. What worked for us is taking the pins out of the harness connector to the cluster and re-squeezing them and re-installing them. Ours was the ground pin. Search you tube for the repair.

Good luck,

Andy

That sounds promising. I have wiggled the connector and it didn't come back on but I've seen bad connectors like that. I'll give it a try.

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" I've worked on electronics most of my life and that type of repair is not an issue for me. I've been over this thing resoldering connections but not getting it. "

Another place to check. On the board, check these two components (resistors?) and re-flow the connection. This is just to the upper right of the speedometer stepper motor. This was a problem on my 03 Tahoe.

 

Andy

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I am on my 2nd cluster... this is normal. Wrecking yards might have them, but GM has to program your mileage and hours on it. Sucks. wrecking yard parts are used just as yours and you will be parting with more money if you buy used... then a few months later buying GM. Save money, just buy GM.

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