Where is the mileage stored in an instrument cluster?
Note* The vehicle mileage is NOT stored in the gauge cluster but rather the body control module on 90-96 cars. When swapping an instrument cluster it is as easy as plug and play, and your cars existing mileage will be displayed.
What’s the difference between 1985 and 1986 instrument clusters?
They have a different gauge appearance than those of other years. The 1985 instrument cluster is also unique to 85 only but has a gauge layout that looks verty similar to the 86-89 versions. Component wise the tach panel and the logic board from 85 versions are not interchangebale with 86 and later.
Are there different gauge clusters for different years?
There were many different versions of gauge clusters for each year and just looking at all the different information in a GM parts guide is enough to make ones head spin. The important differences are visual changes in the gauge displays for different years and if the car had cruise control or not.
Is the cruise control included in the gauge cluster?
The “brains” so to speak, of the cruise control are included in the gauge clusters of earlier cars. If you swap a cluster to your car from one that did not have cruise control, you will no longer have working cruise control.
They have a different gauge appearance than those of other years. The 1985 instrument cluster is also unique to 85 only but has a gauge layout that looks verty similar to the 86-89 versions. Component wise the tach panel and the logic board from 85 versions are not interchangebale with 86 and later.
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The dimmer switch only works when the headlights are on, When they are off there is a light sensor on the dash that takes over and adjusts the dash lights as needed. It sounds like yours has gone out. Save Time & Money by instantly connecting to…
Note* The vehicle mileage is NOT stored in the gauge cluster but rather the body control module on 90-96 cars. When swapping an instrument cluster it is as easy as plug and play, and your cars existing mileage will be displayed.
There were many different versions of gauge clusters for each year and just looking at all the different information in a GM parts guide is enough to make ones head spin. The important differences are visual changes in the gauge displays for different years and if the car had cruise control or not.