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Good evening,
I've snatched a gauge cluster from a GMT800 Chevy truck at the junkyard, intending to rebuild and use it as a spare. Gauge cluster failure is one of the most common failures on those trucks if the videos and forum posts are to be believed. I have reason to suspect I may be experiencing that on my own truck, but that is to be determined.
All other trucks at the junkyard were missing their clusters too, so take of that what you will. I reckon that's one of the first parts to be taken. I figured this cluster would need some work anyways, as there is what appears to be a stab wound from a screwdriver on the message display. Perhaps someone was already in here?
Cracking open the case, I noticed both displays have a large burn mark in the corner, so I presume those will need to be replaced. My question is, where would I get replacements, and can you even get replacement parts at the component level? Is there a part number somewhere for them?
No signs of silver migration or solder "bleed" on the back of the board which is good, that was a major cause of erratic cluster behavior and battery drain on those trucks.
I know there are rebuilders out there, but I have a hard time trusting their services after the last one appeared to have opened a PCM from another vehicle of mine by beating it with a hammer, bending the case and poorly sealing it afterwards. I would also like to have a go at rebuilding it regardless, honing my skills sort of deal. It would be good practice. Transmission temperature gauge upgrade would be a good thing to do as well. I guess if all else fails, I'm open to suggestions for a reputable rebuilder.
Unfortunately the gauge cover I most liked the look of costs $300...Some Dorman parts cost ungodly amounts of money and I haven't a clue why, if any of you have an idea I'd love to hear. I've bought Dorman subframe bushings for a Buick in the past and they were $70 each which is a bit steep for a simple rubber bushing.
I've snatched a gauge cluster from a GMT800 Chevy truck at the junkyard, intending to rebuild and use it as a spare. Gauge cluster failure is one of the most common failures on those trucks if the videos and forum posts are to be believed. I have reason to suspect I may be experiencing that on my own truck, but that is to be determined.
All other trucks at the junkyard were missing their clusters too, so take of that what you will. I reckon that's one of the first parts to be taken. I figured this cluster would need some work anyways, as there is what appears to be a stab wound from a screwdriver on the message display. Perhaps someone was already in here?
Cracking open the case, I noticed both displays have a large burn mark in the corner, so I presume those will need to be replaced. My question is, where would I get replacements, and can you even get replacement parts at the component level? Is there a part number somewhere for them?
No signs of silver migration or solder "bleed" on the back of the board which is good, that was a major cause of erratic cluster behavior and battery drain on those trucks.
I know there are rebuilders out there, but I have a hard time trusting their services after the last one appeared to have opened a PCM from another vehicle of mine by beating it with a hammer, bending the case and poorly sealing it afterwards. I would also like to have a go at rebuilding it regardless, honing my skills sort of deal. It would be good practice. Transmission temperature gauge upgrade would be a good thing to do as well. I guess if all else fails, I'm open to suggestions for a reputable rebuilder.
Unfortunately the gauge cover I most liked the look of costs $300...Some Dorman parts cost ungodly amounts of money and I haven't a clue why, if any of you have an idea I'd love to hear. I've bought Dorman subframe bushings for a Buick in the past and they were $70 each which is a bit steep for a simple rubber bushing.
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