Those problems are more advanced than my instructable covers, for options on having your screens re-done by a shop see here: Q. I looked it up and of course it is very common but not under warrenty. These vehicles range from 2003-2006 and include Silverado, Sierra, Suburban, Yukon, Denali, H2, Escalade and more. This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado 1999-2006. This upgrade requires no additional wiring or parts for your vehicle. See pic of a damaged board.
Unplug the instrumental cluster connector. My water pump went and from that point it hasn't acted up. So if it got stuck in the middle it would assume that were it is, is at zero. Repair Service This Instrument Cluster is repair service for the 2003 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2500 3500. Remove them and you will then be able to angle the instrument cluster out.
Important: Repeat damage caused by failed coil packs is not covered by warranty. Hit each solder point on the top and bottom of the chipset. These instrument clusters have a common problem with the gauges sticking, giving incorrect readings, or not working at all. Better than new, been fixed by Fred. Don't worry, you won't break the needle if you keep your fingers near the base of the needle and away from the tip while you do this step. You will need to remove and send your module to us for repair.
This can still be fixed but you'll need a shop to do it. A correctly operating instrument cluster is essential to keeping you informed of your truck's condition. Transmission Temperature Gauge Upgrade All full sized vehicles Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe come equipped with a transmission temperature sensor, but the instrument cluster is not set up to display the information. Next up you'll need to remove the clear plastic lens. If your vehicle currently has the transmission temperature gauge, there is no additional cost associated with the rebuild. You're now ready to re-install the cluster and test our your job! I have passed your name and number on to my mechanic, so you may hear from him.
In the rare occasion that the item is not repairable, we will either replace the circuit board entirely or refund the cost of the repair, at our discretion. Our service is 100% guaranteed or your money back. Is your Silverado Instrument Cluster no longer working correctly? Do not get it too hot for too long or you can damage the circuit board. This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1999-present. Step 2 — Remove the instrumental cluster This part is easy, more so if you have a drill handy. In fact, we lived this story. You ship your part to us.
Use the de-soldering bulb and the solder iron to suck off the old solder on each of the four pins of each motor. This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado. Our service is 100% guaranteed or your money back. You can do so by using a solder pen to heat up the existing flux on each pin refer to Figure 7. Use these following instructions to repair a damaged instrumental cluster on a first generation Chevy Silverado 1500.
Unfortunately, not many Chevy Silverados qualify these days. Please see our removal instructions, if you are not sure how to remove it or take it your local body shop. A correctly operating instrument cluster is essential to keeping you informed of your truck's condition. I do have power for the blinkers and cruise control. Read this article to understand what may be causing the problem. It can be seized in place, pull and wiggle firmly and it will break loose.
We go to the root of the problem and use new upgraded parts to ensure the issue does not return. This is the perfect time to replace them, you can get the correct bulbs along with the stepper motors here: they simply solder onto the board. If it's they're too difficult to remove you need to suck off more solder. This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1999-2006. Step 4 — Solder the points on the instrumental panel First, you will need to remove the protectant clear finish on the contact points. Take special care when packing. Inspect these specific solder points.