✅ HOW TO 2003-2006 GM Chevy Silverado Cluster Weird Problem Repair

In this video I'll be fixing a cluster that came out of a 2003 Chevy Silverado. It's a bit different from my usual auto body repair videos, but I figured I'd through something different into the mix. This cluster had a weird problem with the bottom screen that I was able to repair. This type of a fix would apply to repairing speedometers our of 2003, 2004 and 2005 chevy Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Sierra, Hummer H2 and Cadillac Escalade. Hope this video is helpful to some folks out there.

[@ivoryjohnson47]

Watched your video several times before attempting to repair my PRNL light. Did exactly what you said to do and it worked for the first time in 4 years. Great video!

[@fix206]

Glad it helped !!! Very easy to do and results speak for themselves !!

[@danielamador3436]

I will look for the video.

[@gregniel]

Holy Crap! I can't believe you were able to change that chip out!

[@Mihai_Ciulei]

Man of many talents ! Only a few man can do bodywork on cars and replacing smd processors .

[@fix206]

I've learned a a lot of stuff over the years... Thanks Bro 👍👍👍

[@tubs2dtdl53]

@@fix206 Hey there. My Name Everton and I have a similar problem with my instrument 2005 Escalade cluster except mine is completely blank plus slot to left where abs & parking brake I blank also. I understand you have repair web site and I would like to have it repair. Can You Let me how do I proceed or contact information thanks.

[@GroundLevelQLD]

Hi mate. Great video. I have a 2006 Sierra 2500 that has the cluster with the printed PRNDL with the small orange lights that indicate the gear selection underneath. 2 of those small orange lights are dead on mine. Have you come across this before? Do you know if they can be removed and replaced with new ones? Nothing else is wrong with my cluster- steppers and back lights are all good. Thanks again.

[@fix206]

There is an independent LED light for each position of the shifter on the dashboard. Sounds like some of those LEDs have burnt out

[@CNSTAdventures]

First of all what In the world was that magic wand you removed that chip with ? Heatgun? Second, I noticed you didn’t mark needle position when you popped them off . Is that because when you plug it in they go back to zero?

[@pr0xZen]

Great video. Regarding the chip you swapped - do these need any form of programming or pairing to work in the cluster (and by extent car) it's going into? Is it specific for each car, each model, or the same in every csr that use the same type of cluster? Is there anything like odometer stored in it, that will need correcting? I'll be receiving a cluster from a 2003 silverado duramax, from a friend in the mail soon. Needs the steppers done but from the other sympthoms this chip might need replacing too. I'm good with the soldering work, but I haven't done this or any other electronics work on chevy before. And the car is on the other side of the country. So I need to know if this is a job I can complete without access to the car, and what if any limitations there are on what kind of donor I can use to get a hold of a replacement chip.

[@austinloyd7363]

I have a cluster I had repaired and led added a few years ago. Now again information screen gives weird symbols prior to starting the truck, and today it was completely off for a while until I restarted the truck. Also, noticed that my transmission temp stepper motor is sporadically not displaying properly, and sometimes not at all. Can you make repairs on these items? Hopefully more permanent? If so, how can I arrange getting my cluster to you?

[@bryanmarban123]

My cluster where it reads the mileage lights up stripes when the truck is off and it drains my battery what do you think the problem is ?

[@BrucePierson]

Great job, particularly replacing the IC, which is always tricky. Quite a different repair, after seeing you build the frame machine. Pays to be versatile these days - saves a fortune paying someone to do the job for you. Might have been a couple of hundred bucks to send that cluster to an instrument repairer.

[@fix206]

I'd say that 95% of cluster repair shops wouldn't know how to approach this sort of repair, that's how I ended up with it :) The guy that sent it to me said that couple of instrument repairers told him that his cluster was unrepairable. Usually when you send the cluster out all that those folks will do is change out motors and lights, and do some soldering in all the usual places, however since this is a not a common problem by their standards, they wouldn't know what to do and just send it back.

[@dgatesster]

Great video and explanation, thanks. I noticed around 3:54 you plugged in a connector to test the cluster. The wiring diagram I have shows A12 and B12 as ground; b11 as battery voltage but it looks like those red wires might also go to the upper (A) row. Did you power A11(Lamp dimming) as well?

[@fix206]

I'm not home to check the pin out but as far as I remember there are three positive wires and two grounds that I'm using. As far as the positives goes, one is a constant, one is switched and the third is back lighting

[@ByGraceThroughFaith777]

Hi thanks for the video. I'm having an issue with an 05 cluster just like this one, and everything works fine when the keys are on or the truck is running, but after I exit the truck and lock the doors, maybe 45 seconds later the Digital display [odometer one bottom] comes on and all of the green pixels turn on filling up the display. What's strange is that, as soon as I unlock the doors again, it goes back to normal. Could a bad solder cause that issue? Thank you.

[@fishsticks850]

Any tips on needle reset. They aren't staying in a set position.

[@sandymilne224]

2003 Silverado dash lights not working. Bought a new switch, no change, checked fuses, couldn’t find a broken one. A bit of white powder around where the switch pins go in. Did my best to clean pin receptors on the harness. Retried the new and old switches, no lights. Any hints? What else to check?

[@AlbaniansForChrist]

Hello! You said to leave a comment if i have any cluster issues. So here i am trying one more thing before i smash the whole dashboard lol I have a Kenworth T2000 2007 it’s a semi truck. My gauges were acting up they would go off for a couple hours then come back on for a few minutes then down again. Then i let the truck sit for about a year and half because the engine overheated, and when i decided to do a rebuilt on it the gauges were no longer working. They do cycle properly when i turn the key but when i turn the truck on and they are done cycling they just go back down! Only gauges working on my dash are Volt gauge and air gauges. Water temp, oil psi and temp, rpm and speedometer, and turbo (boost) gauges, and mileage don’t work. I know this truck has wires running from the engine ECM to this Cab control module that communicate about these things, i pulled it out and it looks good, it hasn’t gotten wet or anything looks brand new in there. I’ve been trying to figure it out for months and still can’t find the problem! Any idea what it might be?

[@fix206]

Don't think I would be much help, I've never worked on any of those Kenworth clusters, don't even know what they look like. I don't have any sort of schematics pertaining to them either :-(

[@AlbaniansForChrist]

@@fix206 thank you for the reply. I will try few more things on it and if it doesn’t work I’ll just change the whole harness and take the cab control module for a repair if needed. Hopefully that fixes the problem. Thanks again for replying 🙏🏼

[@rayvito2538]

I am running into an issue where I can not control the trip set and also scroll to odometer reading. My buttons on steering wheel are not controlling the cluster. They stopped working. Wondering if you may have a fix.

[@brendasanchez9609]

Question: I had problems with my cluster cutting on and off. Now it just stopped turning on. Anyway you can help?

[@fix206]

Sorry for the late reply, I can definitely fix your cluster. Just have to do some testing first to determine what's causing the issue. I do have people mailing me the clusters that need to be repaired. Let me know if you're interested and I'll send you my contact information

[@matthewyoung4678]

I'm having the same problem with my cluster

[@ElizabethHannan]

Great video! Is the other chip the “PND12”? My light is dead on my “PND12” display has finally faded out completely. (Untouched cluster)

[@fix206]

Your gear selector light going out is most likely due to broken solder joints

[@dogpatch8266]

dumbfounded by your ability to replace that chip amazing!

[@fix206]

I am flattered, thank you!!

[@canaanjones1419]

My 04 silverado the whole cluster works all except for that screen that you were having trouble with. It won’t even light up at all. What does that sound like? Also when you replace the chip does it change the miles?

[@fix206]

If the screen is not coming on at all, then the problem most likely going to be somewhere else, sound like a power delivery to the screen is absent. Mileage is stored on a different chip. I do mail in repairs. So If you want to send your cluster in I can get it repaired, let me know if it's something you'd be interested in

[@jamesholben9714]

I have had the cluster replaced when I first bought the truck in 2004. Today 2021, I've notice the temp gauge not working until I closed the door hard last night, and it was working. So, I'm kinda unsure whether the sensor is just loose or what?

[@jameswood346]

My cluster stopped working on my 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500, the glass isn’t on it anymore, I wish I could figure it out

[@LopezLopez-yc7yj]

Hey MrFix206❗️❗️❗️ I recently bought a 2005 Chevy Pickup 2500HD 6.0 Gas engine truck & the Cluster works at times but has a airbag light on & at other times it doesn’t work at all & has a CEL light on only. What do you think will be the issues here? & how many days is the turnovers? Price Range?

[@fix206]

Airbag light would indicate that there is an issue with the SRS system - not cluster related, other issues such as loss of power to the cluster and sticking or dead gauges I can definitely fix... ON a 2500HD full rebuild with with return shipping included would be $160... I get the cluster rebuilt and sent back to you the same day as I receive it...

[@chatobalencian1504]

Nice vid bro where do I order the l.e.d lights and what size are they

[@bennymac810]

I have a 2004 Tahoe & the speedometer doesn't like to work on these cold MI mornings when I first start driving the truck. After 10-15 minutes of driving it works again. Think this is something on the board going bad? Or a bad connection that's making again once everything warms up?

[@fix206]

if it's just on of the gauges acting up then it will be your gauge motor going bad... if the whole cluster is shutting down then it will be the board issue

[@joenuccio4897]

I have a 2004 Hummer H2. Cluster lights come on, but no needles and both screens don’t work. Any idea where you can guide me. I just recently changed all the bulbs to led lights. Thx

[@fix206]

It could be several different reasons for your cluster to behave the way it does. Hard to tell for sure without doing some testing first. I do offer mail in repair service if you are interested...

[@benhowie4840]

I have a 2003 chevy 3500 diesel and that some times, typically when cold in the winter when i shut the truck off the red battery light will come on with the key out of the ignition. It will also keep the PRND screen on. This will cause a battery drain if left for 2 days or so but if i catch it on I have to start the truck and move it forward or back a few feet then put it back into park and shut it off for it to go out do you think its related to a cluster issues? Also I'm unable to reset the oil life and it always tells me to change my oil.

[@lylewiese847]

2006 GMC Sierra-The DIC is scrolling through the language choices. I followed the instructions in the manual to select the language by pressing the button on the steering wheel and it continues to scroll. When I first turn the key on, I can briefly see the odometer reading and then the language scrolling starts. What do you suggest?

[@satinsteel62]

I have a 2003 yukon and just replaced all the stepper motors since the speedo quit. Now the DIC quits when it is cold then comes back on later when warm. Do you know which solder joint might need reflowing? Thanks.

[@fix206]

Hard to tell without testing first...

[@derekm9388]

I am going with white led's I know you Said it may cause problems. But I am wondering on the circut board which contact I positive and which is negative. I know the polarity on the led bulbs though. Thank you very much

[@fix206]

Easiest way to do it is mount your LEDs on the board, then run the power to the board and whichever LEDs don't light up, just flip them around and you'll be golden !!

[@andrewj7424]

Ha finally a vid that covers my issue. Sent my cluster off to be repaired and it came back with the same issue which is the info strip not working.

[@fix206]

A lot of those rebuild places will just perform a standard rebuild, but that problem isn't exactly the standard one, I digging a bit deeper into rebuilds that I do and address all the issues

[@PDYA20]

Hello im having similar situation where my odometer intermittently shuts off and on more rarely now. Would you be able to send me your information to have a rebuild on my cluster? Thanks in advance.

[@fix206]

Sorry for the late reply, I've been out of town for the past couple of weeks but if you are interested you can email me at [e-mail] with your contact information and I will get back to you.

[@dariusdeberry1273]

Can you just buy a new one or get another one off another truck of the same year and have it installed on there? Or do you just have to use the same cluster?

[@fix206]

I wouldn't buy a new one, because they are not cheap... You can source a used one but be aware that if that used cluster is currently functional but hasn't been rebuilt you will have all the same issues down the road that you're experiencing with your current cluster, you've only bought yourself some time... Best and cheapest way to ago about it is to get your original cluster rebuilt

[@getoutmyphone-mh3ei]

Okay so I have a 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 LS when I originally got this truck I had to replace the cluster now I'm having cluster issues again leaving me not to be able to get my car smogged I'm on the verge of losing it because I can't figure out what it is it's going on nor do I have somebody to put out for it to get fixed please if you can help me in any way I can sure use the input thanks again I'll be waiting to hear from you

[@shauncunningham5088]

I've had sent my cluster out. It's an 02 shows Silverado. Everything seems to work except for the message control. The battery light stays on after I pulled the key out? They told me it was the amp and lay and nonfixable. Is that true or not I don't know

[@Mot23454]

Hello i have 2003 Suburban that was recently broken into. they broke the ignition switch and when i replaced it the instrument cluster has been dead all the gauges do not reregister. ive taken it apart ad everything looks good and cant find any blown fuses. any idea where to check next. thanks!

[@fix206]

It is definitely something where I would have to go in and probe around to find an issue.

[@mrgrimm8771]

I have an 2003 tahoe. Lights blink on and off while driving. I have a parasitic draw killing my battery. Some days i start, and the right half of my gages stop working as well as power to all my functions on both doors. My odometer sometimes glows at night time, used to be the bright dummy light 😅 plz help

[@fix206]

Sounds like you may have an electrical issue other then just the cluster... Because the door functions have nothing to do with the cluster

[@8elalacran]

Can we send you to do a full diagnosis and install all led ,complete tune up inspections from here Arizona ?

[@fix206]

Yes you can !! What is the year and model of your vehicle?

[@Mechaniclyfe]

Led means light emitting diode, if we know what a diode does it makes sense why they don’t light up if they are connected incorrectly. Great video 👍🏻👌🏻

[@fix206]

I try not to get too technical, because I don't want to confuse most folks with that stuff. So I try explain the process with the easy to understand terminology :) 👍🏻

[@carlhunt9132]

05 Silverado diesel my odometer dic display has finally quit (used to be intermittent) can you give me info on where to send and approximately how much you think repair will be...thank you

[@fix206]

Shoot me an email to [e-mail]

[@jonabila3329]

Do you know why my warning lights come on sometimes while driving and speedometer,tachometer and gas Guage don't work?

[@danielmarkum5865]

Very good video and very in depth. I have a 2003 Sierra that the dash lights just go dim on when I'm driving what might be causing that?

[@fix206]

Are you talking about the lights that eliminate the whole backside of the cluster? Or the lights in the two lower screens?

[@jxrubio236]

Hi, i have an 06' yukon. My odometer reads Error Code. I took it out, and i noticed a little burn spot on the right side of the screen. Are you able to work on it, if i ship it to you?

[@fix206]

The black burnt spot in the corner of the screen suppose to be there... Yes I can can fix the odometer error issue if you ship the cluster to me

[@williamakers7184]

​@@fix206do you have a video of that repair by chance

[@cowboyruff]

So the "unknown driver" that pops up is that what you have it hooked up to or will thar always show since you replaced it?

[@fix206]

Unknown driver pops up because the cluster is being powered up outside of a vehicle

[@cowboyruff]

@@fix206 sounds good....thank you

[@paulkysar6207]

I am close to seattle, have a 2004 tahoe my son drives. The odometer and gear selector quite today. I assume its the chip you changed out in the video, where dontou buy this chip and what is it called?

[@fix206]

There could be different reasons for the failure that you're experiencing. I would have to do some testing to figure out what the issue may be. I do offer repair services. Let me know if you're interested

[@paulkysar6207]

@@fix206 funny deal, my son's rig, he turned down the dimmer all the way and forgot.

[@fix206]

LOL... That happens... Glad you guys were able to resolve the issue

[@buggadugg]

So what profession does a owner of such a problem turn to for repairs like this?

[@JosePerez-on7zn]

When the vehicle is off, my same cluster will ocasionally flash on all the segments on the same display or flash on and off like a strobe light or may remain all constantly on then eventually will turn itself off. What can be causing this symptom? I am referring to the blue band that appears on the display when you initially turn on the vehicle. It is this blue band that is flashing on and off like Christmas tree or may remain fully on even though the vehicle is off.

[@chrismurray-g2d]

I removed all the pointers on mine now it seem like the gas gauge not reading, right so how do I find the right position?

[@lennyjachimowicz1496]

Have a 2003 Silverado with cluster problems. The gauges and lights go on and off as if there is a loose connection. If I were able to pull the cluster would you be interesting in repairing?

[@fix206]

For sure repair just about any problem you have, I do repair these clusters locally and I also do have people mail them in from other states. Removing the cluster is super simple, only takes a couple of minutes. Let me know when you're ready to ship and I'll send you some contact information.

[@lennyjachimowicz1496]

@@fix206 where are you located? I am in Reston Virginia area.

[@fix206]

I'm in Seattle area

[@fix206]

But I do have people ship me their clusters on the regular. Let me know if you want to send yours in, I'd be happy to get it all fixed up for you

[@yup_yup_8646]

I also have the same problem but the lights by the a/c controls and raido flicker as well. I have to play with the wheel that controls the interior dimming to fix this sometimes. Any input? Its a 2004 chevy silverado 1500.

[@jahraman6461]

I have 04,Suburban 1500 with steering controls, my message center is stuck with Spanish language scrolling. Is my problem related to the IC you replaced ? I’ve isolated the green board and cleaned it, yet the Message Center won’t reset. 2ndly what’re the pins numbers of your rear connector to power up the board at my work bench. Right now I work on the board and take it to my vehicle to test it.

[@fix206]

Sorry for a late reply, it's hard to say what exactly is causing the scrolling language issue without testing the cluster first. And as far as powering up the cluster on the bench, connect pins B9, B11, A11 to positive and B12, A12 to negative and everything should power up... Good luck my friend !!

[@robertcarey8243]

are you still repairing 2004 chevy instrument clusters? Mine is intermittent

[@fix206]

What exactly is going on with it?

[@mudrunner6302]

Watched your video, very well done. I have an 04 Silverado and I can’t get anything to work. Any suggestions?

[@fix206]

It's hard to pinpoint an issue over the Internet. Because whenever I open up the cluster with any sort of an issue I do troubleshooting in different sectors on the circuitboard to figure out what the root of the issue may be. I do have people send me their clusters all the time for repairs, so that's always an option

[@PabloVD007]

@@fix206 how much you charge for the repair, where are you located. Please send me all details. Is about a 2004 Silverado with only back light and turn signals working. I'm in South Florida.

[@raulharo6587]

Hi there I have a question I was working on my 2003 gmc cluster and accidentally broke the screen you think it can be replaced? I would appreciate your response thank you

[@fix206]

Yes it can be replaced... I've replaced them many times... I have some on hand them if you need one

[@raulharo6587]

@@fix206 thanks for your response I appreciate it I already bought a use cluster ,can the screen be remove and install on mine

[@fix206]

Yes it can

[@raulharo6587]

@@fix206 is it the same process using that heat gun Heating all at once ? Then pulling the whole piece out

[@fix206]

There are lot's of legs that connect that screen to the circuit board. You would have do use a solder sucker to desolder each leg first and only then you'll be able to remove the green from the board.

[@adolfoperez8228]

I have an 04 sierra and probably needs that chip replaced. The DIC is acting up. How much would that cost? And how do I get in touch with you

[@fix206]

What exactly is the DIC doing?

[@adolfoperez8228]

@@fix206 Right now it's stuck at the trip miles.Can't scroll. I press the stick and won't do anything. Sometimes it works fine and sometimes it switches languages on its own. It's been like this for about a year now.

[@edolimay5120]

hey bro do you know which pins i need to get power to and ground on to jump it so i can see the miles on an old dash?? thanks

[@fix206]

I don't have the pin out, I;m just just using a plug with pigtails where 3 pink wires come together for power and then 2 black wires go to the ground...

[@djft6944]

Hi I have an 03 H2 and the gauges have all dropped by 25% as in when its 14v its showing 12v even after confirming its 14v via ohm. Same with temp 220 norm but 1/4 under that now. And of course we have the disappearing odometer along with a 4 years old essay when he gets my phone with my message screen open. I need ya brother. Whats the best way to contact you to get this troubleshot?

[@Sword5000]

My cluster all warning lights and gauges go out and then a few days later come back on now they are completely out. Is it the plug or a trace or solder joint on the board?

[@fix206]

It's going to be a board issue

[@keithking2658]

Had cluster swap. The cluster has Blue LED lights, but mileage indicator and gear indicator are green. Is there a fix for this?

[@fix206]

The only way to remedy that would be to swap out the blue LEDs for another color of your choice..

[@harveyg6409]

What chip did you use can’t find it on line my odometer display is coming on dim without the key on. And running the battery down

[@fix206]

Unfortunately the issue that you are experiencing is completely different from the issue that I fixed. Especially if you end up with a battery draw. The problem you are having is with the main processor on the circuit board which unfortunately cannot be corrected. Your best bet is to get another cluster

[@harveyg6409]

Thanks bud

[@roberthill5666]

Hi, I have a 2003 2500hd that I replaced light bulbs on cluster. When test lights directly they work but won’t work with wiring harness, harness has power to pin A11 and everything else works. Is there a way to tell if a resistor is bad? Thanks.

[@fix206]

That's weird, I don't think I've ever seen that problem before

[@marcoramirez8792]

Hey man so my speedometer is not turning off ik it’s weird but the gear selection is working still but does not turn off when truck is off

[@fix206]

Sounds like the main processor on the board is possibly going out, and the sad part is that there is not really a good way to get it replaced. You would be better off getting another cluster at this point

[@doughboy12292]

What the particular power supply thingyamij that your using to power it on whenever testing the lights out ?

[@fix206]

I am using a 12 volt car battery trickle charger

[@tubs2dtdl53]

Hey there. My Name Everton and I have a similar problem with my instrument 2005 Escalade cluster except mine is completely blank plus slot to left where abs & parking brake I blank also. I understand you have repair web site and I would like to have it repair. Can You Let me how do I proceed or contact information thanks.

[@carlosarnado3955]

Hello, I have a 2003 chevy suburban. My problem is that the oil pressure, temperature, and battery gages goes to the extreme right. the only way to clear it to normal is to remove the negative terminal of my battery for a few minutes. after a while it does the same crazy thing. Please help me fix this. Thank you. P.S. your video was awesome

[@fix206]

The problem that you're experiencing is caused by the motors that run the gauges. Those motors are going out and the only way to remedy the issue is by having the motors replaced. Normally whenever I replace the motors I always do a few other adjustments within the cluster that may cause different problems. So if you'd like you can ship me your cluster, I would get it rebuilt and send it right back to you the same day that I receive it. Let me know if you're interested

[@ktcarroll4723]

Can you fix a 2003 Silverado cluster that won’t switch language? Mine is stuck in Spanish and when I try and reset oil life by gas pedal it doesn’t work either The rest of cluster seems fine. Mine has the button to push on cluster none on steering wheel

[@MxGRhythmlModsMusicGamingl]

hello. I have an issue with my cluster, my digital display is showing red lines on the display after a while. I know its not good but I don't know what is wrong.

[@fix206]

I assume you are talking about the lower display, it sounds like the actual vacuum fluorescent display is going out and would need to be replaced. Hard to tell for sure though without actually doing some testing

[@DM-qp7do]

My 05 GMC cluster f,ck is weird. Its been replaced by the previous owner. I got in it today and all of the idiot lights and digital stuff works but none of my needle gauges. Please HELP

[@davidlee-mf5yf]

Man, you can fix a lot of different things! 👍👍

[@javierdelao4895]

I have a problem with my 05 GMC cluster.. How much do you charge?

[@fix206]

what sort of a problem are you having with it?

[@javierdelao4895]

It keeps changing languages, when I push the knob to set it, it doesn’t do anything anymore. I read another article and you said that he needed to get another cluster, so I’m looking to do that. Thank you for all knowledge on this repair..

[@fix206]

Unfortunately scrolling language issue isn't fixable. The problem lies within the main chip on a circuit board which is sadly non-replaceable/repairable

[@ryanf7829]

This sounds dumb, but it seems like when I put in over 1/2 Tank of gas. I lose the PRND screen, my ABS and brake light comes on as long as the transmission staying in 3rd gear. When this happens I get 0-2.5v at IGN 0 fuse. Could my fuel gauge be causing this???

[@fix206]

I highly doubt that any of the issues that you're having are caused by the fuel gauge.

[@veryfunnysuchachump8492]

I too am having a cluster issue, first it started off by all the needles going as high as they go, then the opposite then back to normal, all the while all cluster lights are lighting up at that same time and the print out at the bottom has a whole row of what looks like the ok symbol of our fingers, it was doing this for a while , now nothing is reading on the gauges, and the print out screen, all fuses are ok, I am going to dive in here, I will try to post an update

[@bustedaxlemotorsports2682]

Have you fixed a DIC with the scrolling language problem yet? My truck is an 06 2500 Duramax and constantly scrolls through the languages. Started off as an intermittent problem but now it's constant. I have also noticed when it does (rarely) stop, my trip 1 &2 mileage is often reset.

[@fix206]

I have seen that problem before, but never worked on it. As far as I know the issue lies in the MCU which is the main micro processor on the board. Those things are usually not being replaced due to cost

[@deerhunter8533]

It is caused by silver migration on the back side of the board. You need to clean it and recoat with conformal coating.

[@thomaslavender8593]

hey i got a 2004 chevy 2500 4 x 4 duramax diesel and the cluster with all the guages just quit working. Like the fuel gauge tach etc. all sitting on zero but the truck was running. Then all the idiot lights lit up. And the language was spanish one minute then french then english. Any Idea where to start say is it possible connections on battery not good and cause it to just quit working. Any help would be greatly appreciated. And nice video by the way

[@fix206]

Broken solder connections on 3 resisters causes the no power. However the language cycling problem is a bit more tricky, it's something that will require some troubleshooting to figure out the cause of that

[@bigcraigz]

Any way you can let me know what wires power the cluster so I can do this repair myself? I can get a harness from the junk yard.

[@fix206]

I believe there are 3 pink wires that you would run to + and I two black ones that would run to - and that will power the cluster up

[@bigcraigz]

@@fix206 thank you for the response

[@damondelgado4603]

Any particular size batt you hook it up to?

[@thurgoodstubbs9670]

Hey Craig, did you ever get this fixed? Was the answer about the pink and black wires helpful?

[@bwagenberg]

How do you line up those IC pins without a microscope and hold it while hot air soldering? Please do a video on soldering techniques. How do you order that chip?

[@fix206]

Chip that I worked on in the video has a bit larger sized legs that I can see quiet clearly... Just have to have a pretty steady hand and take your time in lining it up... Sometime I;ll use a magnifying glass just to make sure that everything is lined up just right. The chip I used I actually pulled off of a parts cluster I had sitting around

[@worio96]

I need help both of my screens(the transmission screen and the bottom one) are not working what should I do?

[@fix206]

What is the year and model of you vehicle ?

[@Yo_favorite_prieto]

What color cables are the power and everything to turn the lights on and the screen

[@jonathonbergeman8484]

I have a 03 and my screen parts works but will only flash for me to pick a language and won’t go past that. Would that be the same chip?

[@fix206]

No, I believe your problem is a failing main chip on the circuit board that is unfortunately not replaceable :(

[@PabloVD007]

Hi, my 2004 Silverado's cluster is not working except for the back lights and blinkers LEDs. Can you guide me on what to check or where to send it for repair as long as it is low cost. Trying to keep the cost of repairs as low as possible. I have retouched the soldering connections and even replaced two 47uf 50V capacitors and still get no response. Please help.

[@fix206]

If you already went over all of the usual problem spots, then it's gonna be pretty hard to guess what else I can be without actually doing some testing first.

[@thurgoodstubbs9670]

Hey did you ever get the cluster fixed. Your description is what mine is doing. I’m curious to know what your solution was.

[@addie750]

Great video!!! I know it's a 4 yr old video, but I had a quick question, I'm hoping you wouldn't mind answering? If the information display itself comes and goes, as a whole, what would the likely culprit be? When the display is on, it is completely correct. It used to be that hitting a bump might would make it go on or off, but now it rarely comes on at all. Thanks so much in advance, for your time and compliments again on the great video! Respectfully, Tony.

[@fix206]

If it's an intermitent issue such as that, then you most likely have a cracked solder joint somewhere on the board

[@addie750]

@@fix206 Awesome! After submitting my inquiry earlier, I was thinking the issue over and was thinking the same thing. It seem to be the only thing that makes sense, considering it tended to happen only when the part was under vibration. I don't have much experience with boards and reflowing solder joints, so I wanted to make sure there wasn't something I wasn't aware of and I was hoping to not have to replace any large components. Thank you again for your time and professional opinion! I really appreciate it! (Side note: So apparently 3 yrs ago, you answered a previous question for me regarding the same cluster. 😅 I had totally forgotten that and earlier today, was actually reading my own previous question and your response to it, NOT realizing I was the one who had posted it in the first place! 🙄😆 Go figure...) Sorry for the long comment!!

[@damyonmallow2927]

How would you fix the PRNDL if its not working ?

[@fix206]

First I have to do some testing to see what's causing the issue. It would be hard to say what the problem is without taking a look at the circuitboard first. It may be a bad screen or a bad connection somewhere on the board. I do have people ship me their clusters for repairs. Let me know if you're interested

[@JoshuaCrooks-be2so]

How did you supply power to the board for testing?

[@fix206]

I used a plug that I cut out of a Silverado truck at the wrecking yard

[@Carjn325]

My dash light is faded and needs to be brighter but I can’t do all that technical work is there a fuse I can change.

[@fix206]

Unfortunately there isn't a fuse that you can replace to make things better, an internal cluster component failure is what's causing your issue. I do offer mail in cluster repair service, let me know if you'd be interested in something like that.

[@JimmyJohnson-ub4rt]

Can you make your own bench top power supply or is it something expensive you have to buy?

[@fix206]

Sure you can make your own... These power supplies are pretty basic... I just use an older car battery charger as a power supply

[@JimmyJohnson-ub4rt]

@@fix206 Awesome thanks I'm working on that now. Have you ever had an issue with the cluster scrolling thru languages and won't do anything else? Everything on the board looks fine but I don't know what controls that so its hard to pinpoint the issue.

[@shadetree6981]

My information display sometimes comes on sometimes doesn't. The rest of the cluster works just fine everytime. Maybe a light or two out, but not a worry. Gauges and gear display work fine.

[@fix206]

Sounds like a loose connection somewhere on the board

[@aksavage7443]

Where can I buy that little chip? All my light and motors work and the prndl but the one for the miles goes in and out. I have to hit the dash to make it come back on

[@fix206]

If everything is coming back to normal after hitting the dash then it sounds like you may have a bad connection somewhere within the cluster, not necessarily a failed component

[@aksavage7443]

@@fix206 what should I be looking for?

[@fix206]

Possible fractured solder joints throughout the cluster. Hard to say exactly where without being able to physically check out the cluster.

[@aksavage7443]

@@fix206 okay thanks

[@georgioocean7629]

I just picked up a GMC 2500 2005 the oil the battery oil pressure and gas gauge are not working

[@jakebebson6669]

I'm having a similar issue with my cluster. Twice now in the last 2 years, I stuck my key in the ignition, and the odometer lit up some goofy symbols, first time looked like it was Arabic, but the second time tripped me out, it was a single dollar sign ($) on each side of the display. I only have one backlight working, and for a month or so, my fuel gauge has been working intermittently, until 2 days ago, the fuel gauge has worked flawlessly (first time in a year or so) but at the same exact time my fuel gauge started working again, the temp gauge is now unresponsive. I have been watching the odometer to know when to fuel up, but the odometer also stopped for a day or two, is now working again. But I'm assuming it didn't just fix itself. It'll happen again. What I'm asking is, because you seem to know a great deal about these clusters, where should I start looking for a bad solder joint for this problem? Or maybe a specific pin has a bad connection? I'm no good at soldering, but used wire glue on a bad solder joint in my rearview mirror months ago and it's still functioning correctly. If I could get my solder skills down, I would love to put all new bulbs as well as fix my connection problems with the gauges and odometer screen. Do you think that maybe there are many bad solder joints to look for? Not counting the backlight bulbs, there are two different gauges, and the odometer screen, makes three suspected bad solder joints, but will gladly take any suggestions that someone with your knowledge has.

[@fix206]

It actually sounds like your main processor chip on the board is going out... And unfortunately there is no good way to replace it... You may just have to cut your losses and get another cluster

[@DustinLycans]

Can a problem with my cluster cause intermittent stall upon start up.

[@fix206]

Are you talking about the cluster stalling or the vehicle?

[@VicH2023]

How did you know what chip it was? Great video👍

[@taylorbruch4703]

Hey man! Great video. I’m having a similar issue. My ODO reading will alternate from all the different languages. I’m going to try to replace the chip you did in this video. I know you snagged this from a parts bin. But do you know if this part is available to purchase?

[@fix206]

Scrolling languages usually means a fault within the main chip that drives the whole cluster... And there is no real good way to replace that chip. At this point you may want to source another used cluster,

[@vvillagrana290]

My cluster just went blank. Needles got lock into one position. Any ideas?

[@fix206]

Are both of the lower screens off as well?

[@donatotaa3713]

I have a 2003 Hummer how much do you charges to re solder it thank you

[@fix206]

Normally whenever I rebuild a cluster I do more than just resolder broken connections. I rebuild the entire cluster where I take care of multiple problems that these clusters have. Full rebuild runs $150

[@jackyasswanker1812]

Hey I have this cluster that displays a whole bottom green screen I don’t know if it’s the fuses or anything nothing turns on except where the miles are displayed and not even the motors work

[@fix206]

Hard to tell without doing any sort of testing first to determine what's causing the issue

[@deerhunter8533]

Cracked solder joints

[@johnm3566]

Have a 03 Escalade xlt cluster. Sometimes you can hear the speedometer stepper motor having convolutions. And jumps 10mph to 50mph non stop. Other times jumps to 80mph to 130mph. But only when plugged into the vehicle. When powered on the bench it stays at 0. ???

[@fix206]

Has the cluster already been rebuilt ? Or is it still virgin from the factory?

[@jackonthefarm5540]

I would like to know how you soldered that chip in without bridging between leads.

[@fix206]

That's the trickiest part of the whole repair... It probably took 5 minutes just to perfectly line the chip up then I used soldering iron to solder one of the corner legs down to the board and then check alignment once again and if all is good then solder the chip in with hot air.. As I said it's tricky buy if you take your time you'll be good with no bridging

[@jackonthefarm5540]

@@fix206 Wow. Did not know that was possible. Also, must be low temp solder. Thanks for the response.

[@fix206]

Both my hot air station and soldering station are temperature adjustable down to 1 degree. So I can set it as cool or as hot as I want.

[@albertosanchez1894]

Hi! I have a 2004 chey suburban issues with the cluster. Sometimes woks, and sometimes it work.....but the lights on the cluster work at all the time, so I'm confused. Help please!!!

[@deerhunter8533]

@@albertosanchez1894 you have cracked solder joints

[@edtruman7694]

What type solder iron you use on chip

[@fix206]

I use a digital hot air station

[@christopherhernandez9115]

What wires do you use to power the cluster on the table

[@fix206]

3 pinks are positive and 2 blacks are negative

[@christopherhernandez9115]

What pin outs are they front he cluster connector?

[@texasrex2557]

My odometer is much dimmer than that in the video. PRND321 is fine just the odometer is dim.. Where is the resister that controls the odometer power?

[@fix206]

It would be to the left of the screen, next to the small transformer

[@chatobalencian1504]

What colors are positive and ground thanks

[@fix206]

Grounds are 2 blacks and positives are 3 pinks

[@bigcraigz]

What color wires do I need to use to bench test one like this? I have a truck with the same problem and would like to do the same to mine.

[@fix206]

I am using an original wiring harness that I cut out of a parts truck at the wrecking yard. Just connect three pink wires together that is your positive and black wire is your negative. Run that to 12V and cluster should power up

[@skylergarland4094]

@@fix206 what pins are you using? which are positive and which are negative?

[@fix206]

If you look at your wiring harness to the cluster, you'll need to use the two pink wires and one orange for your positive power. And two black wires will be your ground. If you got those five wires hooked up then your cluster will power up on the bench

[@skylergarland4094]

@@fix206 I am building my connector - I dont have the wiring harness and need to know that actual pins you used. Thank you