How to Customize Your '03-'07 GM Gauge Cluster in 12 Minutes!

[@Tachtronics]

To order an LED kit with directions, click here: www.tachtronics.com/product-page/diy-kit-led-with-instrucrions

[@Aaron86v]

What a fantastic video my guy, this should have way more views. You make it looks so easy and simple that anyone can try it. You should upload more videos of all the custom clusters you do.

[@Tachtronics]

MacAaroni thank you. If this video gets some traction, there very well could be more videos coming.

[@bearjnm]

Great video how much do you charge I tried and you make it look so easy need mines fix

[@BobBrown-ek8ot]

Just installed the Ice Blue kit in my 03 Suburban cluster, and it looks awesome! Arrived in less than a week with a great diagram and clear instructions. Only had two lamps still working, so a huge improvement! Take your time and be gentle, a soldering iron with a fine tip at about 400F worked well. The kit is absolutely worth every penny! Thank you sir!!!

[@Tachtronics]

Thank you for the feedback and glad to hear it did the trick for you!

[@tacohockey5654]

Orderd blue LEDs for our 03 GMC Sierra. The instruction sheet was simple & straight forward. We followed your video and the entire process took just over an hour. Now the dash lights are beautiful. THANK YOU.

[@Tachtronics]

@@tacohockey5654 awesome, glad to hear it went well! Thank you for your feedback 😊

[@bigbert1119]

Ordered a set of your Blue LEDs. One started dim and went out within 3 days. Super quick response with the issue. Thanks again!

[@Tachtronics]

Sorry for the inconvenience and thanks for giving us the opportunity to make it right 😊.

[@outdoorswithbarrett4276]

I was so impressed with that work tray that I ordered me one its awesome for projects with small parts. It's the little things that make a big difference. Thanks for posting. Liked and subscribed brother!!!

[@Tachtronics]

Couldn’t agree more. Thank you!

[@spentshells1924]

Great work. I did my own with blue led. I love it. Needed to solder. Smh. Im gonna put Avalanche on the map. The more i see the neglect to an honorable mention in gm truck line ups is sad. Every time trucks are brought up they are never mentioned. I was going to trade it. But i will keep it and get whatever else i wanted along with it.

[@itsjoey5748]

Same here I have my 05 chevy avalanche and I’m fully building it and I am happy that I am

[@MrBigR928]

You guy better hold on to those trucks because they're really sought after & once you sell them that's a wrap! Those trucks will cost you a grip for another & that's with high mileage. I love those trucks and I couldn't find one with low miles. Most had been in a wreck or had multiple owners & if it was decent it was outta my budget so I found a nice 2005 Trailblazer LS that a little old man had & it was garage kept & only had 124,000 miles on it🥰

[@jc.2o9]

Can you make a video showing how to change the lights of the PRND321 and the odometer reading? Also I got a SS face too but the PRND31 is outlined, how would I go about that to make the leds look good there? Thanks.

[@tewydood]

Great video, looks like WhistlinDiesel took an IT Career instead of farming

[@here_to_watch2115]

😂

[@TrocasMX]

Any Tutorial how to program the welcome message ??? I saw one saying welcome ( my name ) instead the driver one !

[@Tachtronics]

I think someone has a tutorial out on that, if I can find it, I’ll post it here.

[@bryson_cutchen]

How do I know what side of the board is positive and negative?

[@Tachtronics]

If you purchase an LED kit from us, we will include a diagram that shows you the polarity. www.tachtronics.com/product-page/diy-kit-led-with-instrucrions

[@albertquintero5412]

Do you know how to make gear light to white? Is there a film?

[@AlexJohnson-vv9gv]

what is the likely hood of pulling the stepper motor shaft out when you pop the needles off? Are the stepper motors difficult to replace if this happens?

[@Tachtronics]

It depends on what model stepper you have. Certain models are not bad and some models you will almost certainly pull a shaft. Replacing steppers is not difficult per say but if you’re not careful and you pull a pad, you can make a small problem a big one rather quickly.

[@Vgk36]

That alone is not worth it to me.

[@johnettewitham4845]

Would a cluster like that one with the blue needle and faceplate so Would it look good with rgb color changing lights as well as Would the color changing light effect the driving at night

[@Tachtronics]

I don’t do color changing LEDs and have no experience with them

[@williamt.slaydonsr.682]

I have a 1991 gmc c7500, would you have information on the instrument wiring identification per cluster gages? Thank you for your help.

[@Tachtronics]

Unfortunately I do not, sorry

[@hermanprice3301]

Need to know how to buy the LED lights that you use in the GM clusters? I need some for a 2007 chevy Silverado Classic

[@CORYJOHNM]

How do I un green the digital display? Is there a cover over it? Im also look for a how to on the light controls and ac controls. I know the buttons can be changed but can the lights be changed too?

[@rustyretired]

Do you know how to adjust the needles so they work properly on a 2005 chevy colorado?

[@rustyretired]

I Found out how thanks

[@antonyquezada6894]

What are some of the most visible needles? I want something that doesn’t get too dark at night

[@Blackcateye04]

Do you guys know a link or have leds that make your check engine light and other inductors blue to match the blue led on the cluster

[@Tachtronics]

Email us at [e-mail] and we can put a custom kit together for you.

[@Jk.7._]

@@Tachtronics do you know the size of those bulbs. like the check engine light and turn signal ones?

[@Tachtronics]

@@Jk.7._ if you email us, we can put a custom kit together and include the additional LEDs that you’re wanting. [e-mail]

[@500hardcore]

Can you double up on the LEDs light to make it brighter?

[@Tachtronics]

Yes

[@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.

[@Tachtronics]

@@GroundLevelQLD hello. I would say it’s very rare that those little orange lights fail but it is technically possible and yes, they can be replaced. They are surface mount LEDs.

[@GroundLevelQLD]

@@Tachtronics thanks legend. Yes- I was poking around and damaged two of them. I will have to track down two surface mounts. Thanks.

[@Tachtronics]

@@GroundLevelQLD you’re welcome

[@GroundLevelQLD]

@@Tachtronics so I just pulled the cluster back out and checked over every bit of oem solder- and I could see no cracks in the solder or yellowing etc. For this particular model (2006 2500) cluster do you know which components correspond to the PRNDL orange leds? Thanks for your time bud!

[@albertquintero5412]

Where did you get the needles?

[@Tachtronics]

If anybody has them, it will be Todd at GM Gauge Repair.

[@mikewall1375]

I went to your site and I didn't see the option for the premium chrome and blue needles you used here.

[@Tachtronics]

I quit selling them due to them being pretty problematic. GM Guage Repair sells them on eBay.

[@mikewall1375]

@@Tachtronics yeah I saw that. They want 125 bucks for them. Is that the problem or is there another problem with them? Should I avoid them? I like the way they look, but if they're junk then I don't want that.

[@Tachtronics]

@@mikewall1375 they look nice but don’t illuminate very well and the even bigger issue is they’re built very cheap and therefore break pretty easily.

[@ThatGuyInHere]

Absolutely amazing. Can i just send you mine to do?

[@Tachtronics]

Yes you can. You can email or text me: [e-mail] 530-722-5043

[@alfredjenkins1]

Do you do the blue LED on other cars as well? I have an 02 Porsche 911, and would love to have that.

[@RobPGamerVaper]

Im getting pretty good with doing these now But my question is how can I have the glow of the lettering be blue and the needles glow red or Visa versa ?

[@Tachtronics]

Certain colors “mix” better than others. From my experience, if you put blue LEDs behind red needles, the needles will still illuminate well but putting red LEDs behind blue needles doesn’t work (the needles hardly illuminate). You could add extra LEDs to illuminate each needle independently but going this route will require a lot more effort (I don’t offer this service because I don’t find it be worth the time).

[@arturo5.0]

@@Tachtronics is this what they glow needles ? could you put a vidoe to teach us how

[@ElEsJuan-wn3pl]

I love those needles you used. Is there a link to where to get them?

[@Tachtronics]

Unfortunately these needles have been discontinued

[@jimmysupra5881]

I installed red led’s to my cluster and white needles. I thought the needles would glow white but they don’t glow. Did I do something wrong or is it supposed to be that way?

[@Tachtronics]

On the 03-07c models, the needles are illuminated by the backlights so yes, white needles will turn red if you have red LEDs behind them.

[@jimmysupra5881]

@@Tachtronics how could I make the needle glow white if I want everything else red?

[@moparracing0128]

How do you make sure the needles are properly set if you're swapping the cluster face to a different style?

[@Tachtronics]

We use a special tools to simulate and calibrate the needles but in the general DIY scenario, there isn’t necessarily a perfect solution. I’d suggest marking the needle positions on the original face and then eyeballing it as close to those markings as you can on the new face. I’ve never found the original calibration to be particularly accurate to begin with so I don’t think you’ll make it much worse. If you have access to a scan tool with live data, you can go off of the live data readings to adjust your calibration as needed.

[@alexz6807]

What can you use to check lighting and stepper motors before covering the cluster?

[@lasvegaspicker8753]

How do you replace the digital part, on my gmc 2005 the digital part in the middle that tell you your gears and tells you information about the truck. I can barely see the letters for the gears when I change gears

[@Tachtronics]

The PRND is a matter of reflowing some resistors. If the bottom screen is out, I’d recommend letting a professional fix it as there can be a variety of culprits for that.

[@lasvegaspicker8753]

Tachtronics how much would you charge to fix the PRND light. And to Give me blue led for the background on everything. How would it work would I have to send it in

[@Tachtronics]

@@lasvegaspicker8753 yes, you would need to ship it to me. Can you call/text me at [phone] and we can talk about the details.

[@benitomejia03]

Good video, but can you explain how tell which are positive and negative pads on the board?

[@Tachtronics]

We sell an LED kit that includes a polarity diagram: www.tachtronics.com/product-page/diy-kit-led-with-instrucrions

[@marioceja1725]

And will these bulbs also work on the turn signal lights on the cluster?

[@Tachtronics]

Yes, the same LEDs will work for the turn signal

[@marioceja1725]

I got my led lights from you about a week ago and installed them within 15mins and worked perfectly fine I was just wondering if the same leds would work with the ac lights and door lights? I want to keep all the lights the same color

[@Tachtronics]

Hi, I’m glad it worked well for you. The other days switches have similar LEDs but they are smaller. And as for the window switches, they have a totally different style LED but they can be converted as well. Give us a call at 5307225043 if you’d like to discuss.

[@trashyratchet674]

I know this is an old video, but hoping to get some insight. I've completed some led retrofitting on the cluster and some other components. I am getting a dimmer control circuit 1 and 2 DCT errors now B2610 and B2615 although the leds seem to dim fine for the most part. The dash doesn't dim all the way to off with the dimmer potentiometer, but does dim. Is this something you may have dealt with in the past that you may help point me in the right direction? 2006 Tahoe. Does the BCM possibly see the lower current draw as a bunch of open bulbs or something?

[@jimmarkowski7998]

Can you just upgrade cluster face and needles with out doing a whole cluster rebuild?

[@Tachtronics]

Yes

[@boggsie5817]

If I'm replacing all the steppers with x27's, would it matter about marking anything for the needles ?

[@Tachtronics]

You still need to mark the position of the needles so that you can use those marks to calibrate it when you reassemble.

[@aheis1313]

Do you have a video on the stepper motors?

[@Tachtronics]

not at the moment, sorry

[@Jessersadler]

So these bulbs allow you to use the dimmer?

[@Tachtronics]

Yes

[@cyruswampler1311]

I also wanted to change the lights in the climate control, Lights panel and window controls, Do they use the same bulbs and if they do is there a way i could order extra bulbs from your website

[@Tachtronics]

@@cyruswampler1311 they are not all the same. Email us at [e-mail]

[@wetsurfer8]

Hi there wil these work on a 2003 express van aswel? Wil that have the same biult up for the cluster even they look diferent. No rpm gauge

[@Tachtronics]

The LEDs will fit, the rest of the parts would not

[@Tachtronics]

Needles MIGHT fit, not sure on that

[@emanuelcubing801]

would you be able to add led lights and chage the gauge face of an 2009 dodge nitro instrument cluster?

[@Tachtronics]

We only work on GM, sorry

[@betod3113]

Very cool I want to change mine in my 2010 chevy tahoe mine came all green I want blue make it look cool.. where can I get some leds for the cluster?

[@Tachtronics]

@@betod3113 email us at [e-mail]

[@7808y]

Good video. What type/rating led do the clusters take?

[@jabbaweezy]

Thank you, this has been the most helpful video so far.

[@Tachtronics]

Glad you found it to be helpful!

[@jabbaweezy]

@@Tachtronics May I ask what machinery you recommend to reproduce gauge faces. Trying to get started on old Toyotas

[@Tachtronics]

@@jabbaweezy hello, I don’t make them myself so I can’t advise you on that, sorry.

[@blue68falcon]

Just ordered a set from yall. When u put the needles back on and and turn counter clockwise is the needle hub rotating around the shaft?

[@Tachtronics]

When you’re turning counterclockwise, the stepper shaft will eventually stop turning with which then allows you to continue turning the needle and hub to the correct position.

[@2JZ_Lovin]

So I’ve been think about doing the Escalade upgrade, I have a 2003 Silverado 1500, just want to make sure will a 2005-2006 Escalade cluster work? I’ve read that it will work and I’ve also read that it won’t work because of the gear selector being analog on the 05/06 whereas my 03 has a digital selector?

[@Tachtronics]

The newer cluster (‘05-‘06) will work in the older models (‘03-‘04).

[@johnhalchishick7094]

The light for my gear selection is not working.Would these lights fix the problem or is there additional lights for that.2005 Denali I ordered 20 lights should do it.

[@Tachtronics]

Swapping the backlighting will not repair a dim gear indicator screen.

[@henrytoledo4103]

Wish they could do my 99 Sierra 1500 cluster. And what is the issue with the lack of repair info and service dealing with the 99-2002 clusters?

[@Tachtronics]

They can be customized but there aren’t as many custom parts available for them. A plus would be that the 99-02 clusters don’t have near as many issues as the ‘03+ styles. When they do have issues, it’s often cheaper to just replace the cluster.

[@henrytoledo4103]

Thanks for the prompt and informative response

[@Tachtronics]

@@henrytoledo4103 you’re welcome

[@danchristopher7957]

Great Job. Thank you. Silly question, from where do a (non-tech) person purchase the LEDs??

[@Tachtronics]

Thank you. Here’s a link to an LED kit: www.tachtronics.com/product-page/diy-kit-led-with-instrucrions

[@og_muddi5587]

How do you change the color of the digital display?

[@Tachtronics]

Light filter

[@og_muddi5587]

@@Tachtronics what color to make it white??

[@wild8757]

When you turn your needles backwards till they stop what is the purpose of the tape? Can’t you just turn your needles back until they stop and make sure they all lineup with the zero/first dash when they stop on the gauges without using the tape?

[@mikegilmore4090]

Excellent question - still waiting for a reply

[@angelf9800]

What types of soldering should be use for doing this.

[@Tachtronics]

MG Chemicals 4894-227G 60/40... www.amazon.com/dp/B005T8N8B6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@angelf9800]

Thank you Is there any videos on how to power up the cluster on your work bench instead of going to your car.

[@reivaxcruz8324]

Im trying to take off the glass from the cluster to do a pint job but is hard to do .. how i can take it off

[@Tachtronics]

There are several ways to do it, one is the way that I did it in the video which isn’t necessarily the best way. 2, try this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4THpKSXhJ5soqM 3. I’ve been meaning to do video on another method but haven’t had time. unclip all of the top clips of the lens (leaving only the 2 bottom clips in place), now pull up on the top of the lens to cause some separation between the cluster and the lens, then apply pressure between the 2 bottom corners of the lens and the white housing of the cluster (you’re forcing the lens and white housing to separate). If you do this while the lens is at the correct angle, the lens tabs will slide passed the “bumps” on the white housing. I hope that makes sense.

[@biggskz]

Hi is it the same process to replace the check engine bulb

[@Tachtronics]

No, the CEL is a surface mounted LED that very seldom fails

[@MexicanMovie]

Saved to my favorites !

[@wantedss3488]

Do these led also brighten up the PRND123 ?

[@ThatOneDroppedChevy]

You need smd led diodes

[@samuelsharboneau3275]

How do you add the trans temp gauge

[@Tachtronics]

It needs to be physically added to the cluster and then Programmed

[@therallyguy1]

You rock brother! Liked and subscribed 10 seconds into this video!

[@therallyguy1]

Also. Make more videos please

[@Tachtronics]

thank you for the feedback 😊

[@matthewhiegermh]

What about the led bulbs. My mil light is the only one messed up

[@Tachtronics]

I don’t sell that LED separately but if you buy a LED Kit for the backlighting, I’d be happy to throw in the LED for the MIL.

[@noevargas9791]

How do you know what side is positive and negative on the instrument cluster ?

[@Tachtronics]

If you buy my LED kit, it comes with a polarity diagram (link in the description). Otherwise you’ll need to use a test light or the equivalent.

[@jessegross1317]

What about on the mother board which one is which

[@vincemontanez3947]

How much does it cost to upgrade the face like you did?

[@Tachtronics]

Just the face from this video is $130

[@mako00671]

Had blue LEDs installed on a 2004 H2 but the lights are quite dim. Dimmer adjusted to full brightness. Any ideas or suggestions is appreciated.

[@Tachtronics]

Does your dimmer switch work properly? Does the brightness go up and down as you turn the dial?

[@mako00671]

@@Tachtronics Yes the other lights adjusts accordingly

[@Tachtronics]

@@mako00671 what kind of LEDs did you use? Some LEDs are not dimmable.

[@mako00671]

@@Tachtronics Sorry I forgot to mention the odometer display is dim as well.

[@mako00671]

@@Tachtronics I think it was Bowerful?

[@jesussilvestre4037]

Greetings,will this kit fit on a 2004 chevy trailblazer LS?and do you sell the ss face gauge kit as well?I'll be waiting for your answer have a nice day and thank you!

[@Tachtronics]

The LEDs are the sale, just need to send a different polarity diagram. Yea, we can sell you a SS face as well. Email us at [e-mail] ti make arrangements

[@svargascarlos]

Could you fixed? I buy a 2007 silverado but the dashboard and cluster is broken, I’m thinking in buy a used cluster but I want to upgrade and put it the originals miles, how much do you charge me?

[@Tachtronics]

Email us at [e-mail] or call/text 530-722-5043.

[@MrThemodder22]

what brand leds do you use?

[@jonathanf4888]

do you have the link for the needles you use

[@Tachtronics]

I don’t have them listed on the website. Email us at [e-mail]

[@briankriss7310]

I have a problem with my digital read out below the PRND321 is very dim how do I fix? Or do you guys sell new ones? My PRND321 I fixed a while back it is ok.

[@Tachtronics]

Typically the issue is the digital screen itself and just has to be replaced.

[@poormansshootingandreloadi8531]

My 05 silverado 2500hd would not pass smog due to the check engine light not coming on at start up. Can i replace the bulb following these steps? Thanks

[@Tachtronics]

Hello, no the CEL is a SMD LED that honestly never goes out unless someone intentionally breaks it. It’s possible that the LED is not actually broken, it may just be covered up by a previous owner that got tired of seeing the light.

[@poormansshootingandreloadi8531]

@@Tachtronics thanks for the reply. Any suggestions on how to fix this issue? Could you fix it if I send you the cluster? Thx

[@Tachtronics]

@@poormansshootingandreloadi8531 I think you’ll just have to take it apart and see what the problem is. Could be as simple as just removing a piece of tape that someone covered the light with (could also be something a little more difficult). Yes, I can fix it for you if you send it to me.

[@poormansshootingandreloadi8531]

@@Tachtronics ill just send it to you, whats the cost and turn around time

[@poormansshootingandreloadi8531]

@@Tachtronics so i took the cluster apart looks like the previous owner broke the cel bulb there is nothing there.

[@rubenmonroy4841]

This should fit an 03 SS cluster right?

[@Tachtronics]

Yes

[@stelthcamo357]

Do you still work on these i jave one that need new lights and maybe stepper motors

[@Tachtronics]

Email me please at [e-mail]

[@albertb3675]

What cables do you use to turn the cluster on outside the truck I have a spare plug

[@Tachtronics]

Email me at [e-mail] and I can send you a pin out

[@Whatsthe_dill]

What about 2000 silverado ls 1500 4x4?

[@Tachtronics]

They can be customized but totally different process

[@ElRicoDCam]

How did you know which is the positive of the led?

[@Tachtronics]

If you purchase an LED kit from us, we provide a polarity diagram.

[@gordcrowe3882]

What happens if you pull the stepper motor shafts when you remove the needles? Can you just reinstall?

[@Tachtronics]

You will need to replace the steppers unfortunately. Certain model steppers are really bad about that.

[@jarrettmorris4692]

How can you determine the polarity on the cluster itself not the bulb but the cluster

[@Tachtronics]

Our led kit comes with a diagram that shows the polarity on the board

[@jarrettmorris4692]

@@Tachtronics yes it has been a while from purchase until now and i have obviously misplaced the diagram

[@Tachtronics]

@@jarrettmorris4692 send us an email at [e-mail] and we’ll send you a diagram.

[@jarrettmorris4692]

@@Tachtronics great thanks

[@Tachtronics]

@@jarrettmorris4692 You’re welcome

[@eyadalghatam]

Anything for 2012 suburban?

[@Tachtronics]

Email us at [e-mail] and let us know what you have in mind.

[@cdsmit27]

Where can I get these premium needles. I can't find them on your website.

[@Tachtronics]

What color do you want?

[@cdsmit27]

@Tachtronics I'm gonna go with blue leds and I'd like to go with the blue chrome or white chrome needles. My other question is are the white chrome ones translucent? Do they transfer light through the needle and if so is it more subtle than the blue needles?

[@Tachtronics]

@@cdsmit27 the colored strip in the middle is translucent but unfortunately they don’t emit light very well. If you go with blue LEDs and white needles, they will blow a bluish color at night but I wouldn’t expect the needles to be particularly bright

[@cdsmit27]

@Tachtronics I see. Would you recommend just going with the blue chrome? And also do you have them available for sale?

[@juanvillanueva988]

👍 Nice 👌 .....neat what if I wanted to do blue leter but with white needles will the needles get a blue tint to them because if the color bulbs

[@Tachtronics]

juan villanueva yes, the same LEDs that illuminate the face also illuminate the needles so the needles would appear to be blue at night

[@Tachtronics]

I have an idea on how to make the backlighting blue and keep the needles white but i would need to do some experimenting before I could say that it would 100% work

[@juanvillanueva988]

Thanks for replying..🙂Yeah I was thinking about blue letters and white needle what i was gonna do was an overlay of blue gel film on the numbers.and white leds to keep the needles white

[@shanepierce2194]

Where can I buy the ss gauge face for my 2004 trailblazer LS

[@Tachtronics]

Let me check with my vendor and see if one is available. In the meantime, can you send me an email so that I know how to contact you (I primarily communicate via email and not KZbin). Thanks

[@briankriss7310]

This is in response to your answer to my question before about the digital screen. Ok do you sell new ones or should I take one from a unit I got from the junk yard that works great? Mine has steering wheel controls the unit I got from the JY does not is that ok?

[@Tachtronics]

They don’t sell that screen separately new so the only solutions are either change out the whole cluster or remove the screen from another one and install it on yours. If you install a cluster from a truck that did not have radio control buttons, the buttons will no longer work.

[@ybnreck6854]

What did you use to remove the old bulbs?

[@randymartens7825]

Sorry for the delay, you’ll need to use a soldering iron to remove the old bulbs.

[@leeroyvillarrrap8726]

What solder gun are you using

[@Tachtronics]

This is what I currently use: Aoyue 2703A+ SMD Professional... www.amazon.com/dp/B007IJVVY0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share This is what I recommend if you don’t plan to solder professionally: Weller WLC100 40-Watt Soldering... www.amazon.com/dp/B000AS28UC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@johnguy1004]

Do you customize a cluster for a 2016 chevy equinox i would like change the bulbs in my cluster but not to sure how to take it apart do you have a video on this thanks

[@johnguy1004]

Do you have a video on how to remove my cluster

[@Tachtronics]

Hello, I don’t work on that model and don’t have any videos for it, sorry.

[@johnguy1004]

@@Tachtronics ok thanks Andrew

[@johnguy1004]

Anyways

[@Tachtronics]

@@johnguy1004 you’re welcome

[@MrTwins3950]

Procedure to have repairs made? Costs for all new steppers and LED bulbs??

[@Tachtronics]

A rebuild costs $150 including return shipping. Print off the service order form from the bottom of the home page on our website, remove your cluster (I have another video on my channel showing how), ship the cluster with the service order form to us (address can be found on the service order form or our website), and then give it a couple of days to arrive. Our turn around time is 1-2 business days.

[@williamhanna6700]

The video is very informative.I would like the daytona display with silver needles and blue needle holders how do I get that kit sent to me . 2006 silverado .

[@Tachtronics]

Hello, please email me at [e-mail] and we can work out the details.

[@yato1377]

I got a question man, I have a 2003 f150 and I’m trying to put LEDs on the speedometer but the face gauge or whatever it’s called is black and has like this green under lay so no matter what Led or light I put on it’ll still be green, how do I fix it or where do I buy a new one

[@Tachtronics]

I think USSpeedo has a couple of custom options. I have very little experience with Ford clusters but I’ve heard the green film on the gauge face can be removed with rubbing alcohol

[@bigredlibra]

where do you order the separate parts

[@Tachtronics]

www.tachtronics.com/services

[@JosephOlson-mn3go]

Hey man I just saw your video I got a 2005 gmc sierra 2500 do I wanted to do a entire light change on it turn signals everything and the back dash plate and everything if you’re still doing custom stuff I’d love to have it sent to you

[@Tachtronics]

Hello. Looks like you sent us an email as well. I will get in touch with you there. Thanks

[@vr-cx6lq]

Will an 2004 Escalade cluster work in a 2004 Yukon Xl with the 8.1 ?

[@Tachtronics]

The gauges will all function but if the calibration of the Escalade doesn’t match the Yukon, it’s possible that you could have a something random like a battery light stay on or a brake booster error display on the DIC. Also if you have the Allison transmission (I assume you do since you have an 8.1) your cluster has an option to turn off OD and it may not work or at least won’t display with the Escalade cluster.

[@vr-cx6lq]

@@Tachtronics the yukon xl has the 4l85e transmission they couldn't fit the allison in that body style would that cause any issues my truck is also the slt its pretty well optioned

[@Tachtronics]

@@vr-cx6lq ‘04 can be a slightly tricky year, I’ve seen the occasional “late ‘04” that actually has an ‘05 cluster in it and if you swap an ‘04 with an ‘05, the battery light will stay on. The “late ‘04” cluster is rare though so not likely that this will be an issue for you. Other options to check is do both vehicles have radio control buttons in the steering wheel (I’m sure the Escalade will) and do they both have hydraulic brakes. If the donor vehicle has vacuum brakes and your vehicle has hydraulic brakes, you’ll get a brake booster error message.

[@vr-cx6lq]

@@Tachtronics thanks so much for your help

[@Tachtronics]

@@vr-cx6lq You’re welcome

[@JosephCompnotta]

Will this be the same for a 03' Astro?

[@Tachtronics]

No sir

[@JosephCompnotta]

@@Tachtronics thanks

[@Tachtronics]

@@JosephCompnotta You’re welcome

[@dontstopspeed4me318]

Would it be the same for an 01 Yukon Denali

[@Tachtronics]

It is not. ‘99-‘02 is a totally different setup.

[@Tachtronics]

No, the '99-'02 style clusters are completely different.

[@mulletboi9758]

Can you do White LED lights???

[@Tachtronics]

yes

[@Eze2791]

Do you carry bright white leds/4000k for this gauge cluster?

[@Tachtronics]

The white LEDs that I currently sell are not super bright. It’s Brent Pugh finding reliable LEDs that have a built in resistor to work with 12v. I do however have a different style in stock that is brighter but they’re not as easy to install so I typically install them for customers myself.

[@alskozx]

Mine worked fine before installing the leds. It worked good for a while after, but now some randomly flicker.

[@footz71]

Are the LED's dimmable?

[@Tachtronics]

Yes

[@brandonallen9098]

I was a little intimidating but man this was a great video. Thank you

[@Tachtronics]

Glad I could help 😊

[@3lferny]

What tools do you use? Please respond

[@Tachtronics]

You need a 7mm socket to remove it. This is the solder iron I typically use: Aoyue 2703A+ SMD Professional... www.amazon.com/dp/B007IJVVY0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share This one is much cheaper but gets the job done well: Weller WLC100 40-Watt Soldering... www.amazon.com/dp/B000AS28UC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@3lferny]

@@Tachtronics thanks for the response! Subed to you

[@Tachtronics]

@@3lferny you’re welcome

[@940adolfo]

Where did you get those needles

[@Tachtronics]

Unfortunately they have been discontinued

[@MrBigR928]

I was buy a new one & send it to you to put the blue Led's in because you definitely know what you're doing 👍🏿 But how do I upload the correct mileage on to it? Will my ecm do it automatically? Thanks for the video 👍🏿

[@Tachtronics]

The mileage is stored in the cluster itself so it needs to be programmed. Email us at [e-mail] and we can talk about selling you a cluster with mileage already programmed add well as with blue LEDs.