What causes an instrument cluster to go dead?
It’s unlikely but still possible there could be a bad connection inside the dash to the cluster. Does the entire thing go dead or just the gauge, like do the lights still work? That’s what I’d check. But it’s a bit of a pain to get to the cluster.
Why are all the gauges on the dash dead?
When I had the bad battery all gauges were acting funky. If it does end up being the battery, you should probably expect the stepper motors to go bad eventually anyways. I have a 2003 Silverado, ext cab 2wd work truck. 4.8L, Auto, 110k miles. I use a device called an Ultragauge that pulls info from the OBDII port real-time.
What does dead instrument cluster on Freightliner mean?
That could indicate a defective ground or a Defective Display. The MC has a built in Diagnostic Function that indicates whether or not the MC is receiving DATA from the Vehicle Data Computer (VDC)
When do you need a dashboard instrument cluster?
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What to do if your instrument cluster is dead?
Checked the instrument cluster fuses both were fine. Had power to the fuse and grounded properly. Back lights work and turn signal lights work, other than that the dash is dead…….help! What you have is a bad solenoid. It can be found with your fuse panel. With the key on take a test light ground it and check for 12 volt power at the solenoid.
Why are all my instrument cluster gauges quitting?
2003 chevy: All instrument cluster gauges quit today..speedo..tach… My oil pressure, fuel, coolant temp, and battery voltage gauge don’t work. My Speedo and tach work fine. I also have a battery and abs light on. My … read more Vocational, Technical or Tra… Vocational, Technical or Tra…
That could indicate a defective ground or a Defective Display. The MC has a built in Diagnostic Function that indicates whether or not the MC is receiving DATA from the Vehicle Data Computer (VDC)
What does it mean when an instrument panel is dead?
Fired right up but instrument panel with fuel,coolant,speedo and rpms gauges are still dead. Anyone had any similar issues? I found battery dead today after work so I had it jump started. Fired right up but instrument panel with fuel,coolant,speedo and rpms gauges are still dead.