What kind of tool do you use to clean an instrument cluster?
After a lot of troubleshooting to narrow it down to the instrument cluster, I decided to remove the pod (for the first time) and try cleaning the connections on the instrument cluster. Here’s the list of tools I used to work on the instrument cluster: 1) Standard (flat blade) screwdriver 2) Phillips screwdriver 3) 7mm Nut Driver 4) Pliers
Where are the washers on an instrument cluster?
The washers were located underneath the resistor wires. Then remove each of the 7mm nuts that hold the gauges in place and connected to the instrument cluster enclosure.
How often should I replace my instrument cluster?
It’s time to have the car diagnosed by a specialist, since you replaced the cluster 3 times with the same issue.
How do you remove bulbs from instrument cluster?
The indicator/warning bulbsare removed by twisting counterclockwise 90 degrees and lifting up. The instrumentillumination bulbsare removed in the same manner – there were three of these. Once you get the bulbsout, it’s a good idea to test each one to see if it is working properly. I used an AC/DC converter that had selectable output DC voltages.
What do you do when your instrument cluster doesn’t work?
Also when you drive the car, the speedometer and the rpm gauge doesn’t move. Everything light wise works. Everything works except the rpm, speedometer, temperature and gas gauge. All fuses and relays are good. I’ve even changed the instrument cluster and the BCM. Still none of the gauges work.
How to repair the instrument cluster on a Chevy Silverado?
Chevrolet Silverado 1999-2006: How to Repair the Instrument Cluster Step 1 – Remove the gauge cluster trim. The upper-part of the dashboard is held in place via clips. Push the tilt lever… Step 2 – Remove the instrumental cluster. This part is easy, more so if you have a drill handy. Use a 9/32″
The indicator/warning bulbsare removed by twisting counterclockwise 90 degrees and lifting up. The instrumentillumination bulbsare removed in the same manner – there were three of these. Once you get the bulbsout, it’s a good idea to test each one to see if it is working properly. I used an AC/DC converter that had selectable output DC voltages.
The washers were located underneath the resistor wires. Then remove each of the 7mm nuts that hold the gauges in place and connected to the instrument cluster enclosure.