Hi Jeff, Yep. Audio is much better than before. You forgot to mention ESD damage like I went through. In my area you can buy used clusters but they'll set you back 100-150 with no warranty but most yards are either repairing themselves or sending them out.
Jeff, I have a 2003 Chevy Tahoe and the instrument cluster 12vdc lamps are all blow/open, all eleven (11) of them. I checked the 10-amp fuses (including IPC/DIC) and could not find any fuses blown! Then, I replaced all 11-lamps, careful to make good removal and re-solder lamp lead connections…..no bad pads! I used EiKC2182 lamps with long leads. With old lamps out, they all were confirmed open and discarded. Even though I tested the first lamp in place in the vehicle, I did not have the 12vdc lamps illuminated. So, after completed repair and reinstall the cluster, I still don't have the 12vdc lamps working, yet the 5vdcred LEDS and alpha-numberic display all works normally. What am I missing? Larry Anderson, larryiep@sbcglobal.net 614-325-0378
Much easier to do it right and make a jumper wire than to blob on tons of solder and hope it works. The cheap irons with a bulb on them you can get for ~$15 on Amazon work pretty good in this situation. I’m amazed at how much of a mess of things people can make out of simple jobs like these motors.
wow, those repair attempts, what did they do? 100W solder gun, plumbing solder, no flux and "yup, that'll do 'er" Incidentally, get hold of some kynar coated wire, it's very fine, silver plated, comes in different colors and much easier for rework (although you do have to strip the ends)
On a full rebuild of an 05 Silverado cluster, is that new lights, stepper motors, and any other issues? My stepper motors seem to be fine but my shift indicator isn't light up bright enough to see during daylight. At night I can see it. Also have some back lights out.
All looks good. You showed up on my front page for some reason and enjoyed the videos. I would grease that chair a little bit. Only thing annoying I saw.
I find your videos fascinating. Why did you have to do all the jumpers if only the speedometer didn't work? What would happen if you didn't use the alcohol after you do the soldering?
Enjoy your channel, thanks so much but I warn you, first time you claim you're repairing a dash cluster for a UFO that crashed in your backyard, I'm outta here !!
Hey Jeff I have a question my gauge cluster worked fine the gear selection display work odometer display work all the needles worked and then one day I tilted my steering wheel and now I get nothing but my gauge cluster lights still work my blinkers still work on the gauge cluster and when you start the vehicle the check engine light shows on for about 5 Seconds like usual so I was told I needed a new gauge cluster I replace the gauge cluster and the same problem is still there so then I was told that maybe it's the needles so I had all the needles replaced put it in same problem still not working nothing not even a needle jumping when you turn the key on so I have to gauge clusters that test it out absolutely fine but once I plug them into the car I'm getting nothing one day last week out of nowhere turn my high beams on and all my gauges worked shut the car off when to restart it and Bam again nothing works so my question is could it be wiring in the ignition column itself or is it a fuse relay that I need to be concerned about or looking for any help would be greatly appreciated thank you and I love your videos I'm thinking of sending my cluster out I want the clear needles with the white LED lights and I've seen you do them they look beautiful on the Escalade cluster how much would you charge to do just the lights and V needles thank you
Hi Jeff, My grandson has a 2001 Silverado, the gas gauge works some times, and battery light comes and goes. Would you be able to repair it? We live Washington state. Thanks for your time.
Hi Jeff. I have 2 (1 orig & 1 used) volvo 2003 s40 clusters. the speedo stopped working on the original one, however it works on the “used” one. Would you be able to replace the “non” working one on my orig and replace it with the “used’ working one? They are the exact same setup. Thanks.
I enjoy learning. Don’t ever plan on doing what you do or even dabbling with this kind of work. But I really enjoy watching professionals work. Can you explain how your tools work and the various materials you use as you work sometime? What are you doing with the clear liquid and tool brush. Etc.
Yup. Audio good.. can hear you spit now.. lol.. and accent.. cheap tools are the enemy. Ungovernable temperatures are a disaster to a board. You sure use UV glue for mounting. Stuff is great for forming plastic or mounting bodge jumpers. It’s what is used to mount lcd and oled displays to touch screen glass.
Hi Jeff,
Yep.
Audio is much better than before.
You forgot to mention ESD damage like I went through.
In my area you can buy used clusters but they'll set you back 100-150 with no warranty but most yards are either repairing themselves or sending them out.
Hi Jeff, how do i contact you for a repair?
Jeff, I have a 2003 Chevy Tahoe and the instrument cluster 12vdc lamps are all blow/open, all eleven (11) of them. I checked the 10-amp fuses (including IPC/DIC) and could not find any fuses blown! Then, I replaced all 11-lamps, careful to make good removal and re-solder lamp lead connections…..no bad pads! I used EiKC2182 lamps with long leads. With old lamps out, they all were confirmed open and discarded. Even though I tested the first lamp in place in the vehicle, I did not have the 12vdc lamps illuminated. So, after completed repair and reinstall the cluster, I still don't have the 12vdc lamps working, yet the 5vdcred LEDS and alpha-numberic display all works normally. What am I missing? Larry Anderson, larryiep@sbcglobal.net 614-325-0378
Your hand work on a scale this small is very good! The end product is excellent and should be reliable for years to come! Liked!!
Can I send you a cluster to rebuild?
A real pleasure to watch someone who knows what he's doing.
Much easier to do it right and make a jumper wire than to blob on tons of solder and hope it works. The cheap irons with a bulb on them you can get for ~$15 on Amazon work pretty good in this situation. I’m amazed at how much of a mess of things people can make out of simple jobs like these motors.
wow, those repair attempts, what did they do? 100W solder gun, plumbing solder, no flux and "yup, that'll do 'er"
Incidentally, get hold of some kynar coated wire, it's very fine, silver plated, comes in different colors and much easier for rework (although you do have to strip the ends)
Hey my gm cluster is in need of a toon up can you repair for me
On a full rebuild of an 05 Silverado cluster, is that new lights, stepper motors, and any other issues? My stepper motors seem to be fine but my shift indicator isn't light up bright enough to see during daylight. At night I can see it. Also have some back lights out.
I tried doing it myself and failed… otherwise known as a "Cluster F#$k" 🙂
What would it cost to fix the PRNDL display? Mine goes out intermittently and on bumps.
Thanks for the good info. Whats good contact info
All looks good. You showed up on my front page for some reason and enjoyed the videos. I would grease that chair a little bit. Only thing annoying I saw.
You do awesome work
I find your videos fascinating. Why did you have to do all the jumpers if only the speedometer didn't work? What would happen if you didn't use the alcohol after you do the soldering?
Nice to see someone that really knows what they're doing, subbed
Enjoy your channel, thanks so much but I warn you, first time you claim you're repairing a dash cluster for a UFO that crashed in your backyard, I'm outta here !!
how much you charge me to do mine 03 chevy avalanche?
Hey Jeff I have a question my gauge cluster worked fine the gear selection display work odometer display work all the needles worked and then one day I tilted my steering wheel and now I get nothing but my gauge cluster lights still work my blinkers still work on the gauge cluster and when you start the vehicle the check engine light shows on for about 5 Seconds like usual so I was told I needed a new gauge cluster I replace the gauge cluster and the same problem is still there so then I was told that maybe it's the needles so I had all the needles replaced put it in same problem still not working nothing not even a needle jumping when you turn the key on so I have to gauge clusters that test it out absolutely fine but once I plug them into the car I'm getting nothing one day last week out of nowhere turn my high beams on and all my gauges worked shut the car off when to restart it and Bam again nothing works so my question is could it be wiring in the ignition column itself or is it a fuse relay that I need to be concerned about or looking for any help would be greatly appreciated thank you and I love your videos I'm thinking of sending my cluster out I want the clear needles with the white LED lights and I've seen you do them they look beautiful on the Escalade cluster how much would you charge to do just the lights and V needles thank you
Hi Jeff,
My grandson has a 2001 Silverado, the gas gauge works some times, and battery light comes and goes.
Would you be able to repair it? We live Washington state. Thanks for your time.
I need my cluster rebuilt 05 2500 hd. Brianboard @ frontier.com email me please. Thanks.
Hi Jeff. I have 2 (1 orig & 1 used) volvo 2003 s40 clusters. the speedo stopped working on the original one, however it works on the “used” one. Would you be able to replace the “non” working one on my orig and replace it with the “used’ working one? They are the exact same setup. Thanks.
I enjoy learning. Don’t ever plan on doing what you do or even dabbling with this kind of work. But I really enjoy watching professionals work. Can you explain how your tools work and the various materials you use as you work sometime? What are you doing with the clear liquid and tool brush. Etc.
Yup. Audio good.. can hear you spit now.. lol.. and accent.. cheap tools are the enemy. Ungovernable temperatures are a disaster to a board. You sure use UV glue for mounting. Stuff is great for forming plastic or mounting bodge jumpers. It’s what is used to mount lcd and oled displays to touch screen glass.
Great close-up views of your work.
Could you roll back the Miles
How do I get in contact to have you repair my 2003 Avalanche panel?
The part where he fixes the speedo part (why everyone is probably here) is at 11:20
I have a solder gun with adjustable temp. what is a safe temp to work with doing this?