The Ford dealer was unable to calibrate the tires to the speedometer..(so the check engine light is on) they spend a week trying to figure it out, including many emails to Ford headquarters to figure it out, now they tell me it’s the instrument cluster that needs to be replaced. It’s 840.00 to replace. I have a 92 Plymouth Voyager and non of the guards work but all the lights do. Hi, I have an 03 Infiniti I35 & my check engine light is on. The most recent repair shop said if I replaced the instrument cluster that should get the light off. I have a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. Finally I found out that a trace on the circuit board was disconnected and therefore I reconnected it by shouldering, but it still doesn’t work. consider the dealer as well… Thank you, Stu. Thanks, Stu, I have a 78 g20 Chevy van none of my gauges work and u can smell fuel which I think might need a new fuel pump. Instrument Panel Not Working. July 23, … alisasings alisasings Members; 38 posts; Location: Wherever we park; I travel: With Pets,Full-time in my motorhome; Report post; Posted May 2, 2012. My top three guesses are the Crankshaft Position Sensor, the wiring from that sensor, or the RPM gauge itself (old/bad electronic circuitry/resistors or the stepper motor). Also when you drive the car, the speedometer and the rpm gauge doesn’t move. This indicates the main power wires to the clusters are broken or disconnected somewhere. 7,287 Posts . Ford dealer says it’s something a dealer has to replace. - Answered by a verified Chevy Mechanic . If the gauges all read low or erratic, there may be an issue with the voltage regulator that feeds the instrument cluster. After a few moments the whole thing blacks out and the system goes back to ones desk top. HMAC300 EXPERT; Check fuse in pic if bad pull it out and push in a new one. Some of the more common failures include: Rarely can these problems be fixed as a do-it-yourself project. Check for any connectors that have worked themselves loose. Then it would die completely but then come on briefly so I could see how much gas/oil and how many kms on it. Remove the wire harness plug, inspect, clean and make sure the connection is secure. do they read correctly with the ignition on? I would have a more qualified technician look at the car…. I have put in another cluster but they still don’t work. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. If none of the gauges work at all, the problem may be a blown fuse or a defective instrument cluster. No doubt one of the reasons you will continue to be successful. If the computer is at fault, nothing may be wrong with the wiring, but the software itself may be corrupted or the computer module may have a hardware problem. I am driving down the road and the whole instrument panel goes dead. Fridge and freezer are working. Thank you, Stu. With joking aside, the problem with your speedo, tach, gas guage, temp gauge and odometer can probably be one of two things. Comment actions Permalink. Hi, First disconnect battery for 30 minutes then reconnect and start car. hello all, my instrument panel and my heat and ac bottons are not working,the speed needle,temp needle,rpm needle,gas gauge,nothing from that panel is moving also the brake,vdc off,slip light is on ,the heat buttons don't work ,the hazzards dont'work. It’s the tank sending unit… very common thank you, Stu 267-225-2191. Thank you! What could be the problem? If they are fine you may need to replace your cluster panel. I checked all electrical connectors I could find under the hood and under the dash. Thanks for your time. I replace the cluster 3 times and it would work then with in seconds it would stop working. To isolate the problem, you must do a circuit trace. All of the lights in the cluster are working. Please help. Frustrated!! We can fix your cluster quickly and save you money! Check the fuse. For example, in Volvo cars, one wire can carry two signals. A professional auto electric technician can read the wiring diagrams for your car and determine where the fault is. When I run my simulator not one switch or button on either panel works. Have a 99 silverado (new body style) that the dash lights just quit on day. To this day, we monitor the gas by mileage so that we never run out of gas. Anyone had any similar issues? Is this a bad ground, caused by muddy conditions? The speedometer was only a mile or two off BEFORE the computer problem. They charged me almost 2k to replace the BCM and didnt even put all the trim back on correctly. I wanted to try and manually reset them but the glass is sealed. I have spent the last couple of weeks researching and nothing helps. An instrument cluster is the collection of gauges, dials and lights right above the steering wheel that tell you what’s going on in your vehicle. Windows 10 control panel not working this has to do with the control panel not working in win 10. I am much confused and worried thinking I made the mistake somewhere. A system-wide fault indicates a total loss of power to the instrument cluster. I’m hoping this is just a blown fuse but any help would be appreciate it. Is there something specific on the electronic board that is usually the problem? My instrument cluster stopped working today. I have even tried cleaning up junk and using anti virus software like Malwarebytes to clean my PC and still nothing helps. While accelerating it’s fine, only when I brake and begin to slow down does it happen. If that doesn’t work then repeat the cluster removal and check all the connections. Inspect the fuse box and replace blown fuses accordingly. Removed cluster, it appeared the two small gauge lights were blown. Thanks, Stu. I was told by a mechanic a few months ago that it was a sensor on the motor. What’s the scoop? My check engine light is on and says its a vacuum leak. I know that my wheel barren/hub assemble has to b replaced as well as my brakes. Thank you, Stu 267-225-2191, I have a 1993 Camaro and some of the light work on it .when i get ready to make a turn those light work and, the only hand work is the rpm hand.The speed hand work when the car warm up.I do not know what to replace can you help me out.Thank you very much, Hello, Thank you for your questions. I am a user of FSX Steam, FSW, Aerofly FS and, last but not least, my favourite X-Plane 11. Hi, The boyfriend shorted the wire to the radio which controls the dimmer for the radio at night. I have a 2003 chevy 2500 HD. Check the temperature sending unit? Wouldn’t the check engine light say it was the cluster not just the tires? I have a 2001 pontiac sunfire and all my gages work in the cluster except the milage. Any clue as to what it is? I have a 2004 chevy blazer and when I turn my car off after driving the gas and oil gage move up. Thanks, Stu. Will it do any other damage? According to professional technician Adam Garberg, a computer problem may also cause erratic behavior. At one time the dials were sporatically working but now they are no. my cluster gauges stop working on my 1999 Infiniti G20 and the mileage went to 0. The gauge dropped to empty although I knew I had gas in the vehicle. Thanks, Stu, My whole dashboard and all my gauges are not working at all and my radio won’t turn on what is the problem there, have a 94 s10 blazer when you start it up the cluster lights up but when you cut the lights on it blacks out .cut the lights off the dash lights back up. It starts easily still hours later but my instrument panel is completely not working minus the seatbelt icon and the exclamation point icon. Here’s a great video from MotorWeek’s Pat Goss that explains “How Instrument Clusters Work & What to do When Gauges Go Bad.”  There is a little bit of overpromotion at the beginning, but bear with it because it’s interesting and informative: Link at YouTube – Instrument Cluster, How Instrument Clusters Work & What to do When Gauges Go Bad. Once the instrument cluster is identified as being faulty, we will then fully rebuild your instrument cluster using higher rated than standard components and fully update all software. Have it checked by a trained professional. I’m out of ideas. Thank you, Stu 267-225-2191. I noticed my fuel gauge was way below the E line ( I have over half a tank of gas in my car ) – then I noticed my RPM needle was not registering at all – I revved the engine – no movement. Check voltage at the working bulbs then at the dead bulbs. The alternator is NOT charging when the vehicle is driven. All of my Saitek panels with SPAD work just fine, yoke is fine, CH pedals are fine etc. This requires specialized test knowledge and equipment. 15 years of experience. Can you help? Hey I have a 2003 pontiac grand am. You don’t want to be stuck on the side of the road. or is it a bigger problem? | Stu’s EZ Auto Remotes, Do I Need an Appointment to Get A Car Key Made? Mechanic's Assistant: Sometimes things that you think will be really complicated end up being easy to fix with Chevy. It’s an all digital cluster. Tony Oldhand has been technical writing since 1995. Thanks, Stu. Saitek/Logitech panels not working with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 I have been a plane simulator fan for many years now. Hi I have a 2005 cavo and none of my gages move and I don’t know what’s wrong!! hello sir, I have a 1993 ford ranger 4wd xlt,, when I tire my AC on my instrument cluster lights come on and i can brighten them and dim them with my AC, also when i cant have my heads lights on when the radio is on because everything shuts off,what do i do?? My speedometer is not working on my ford bantam 1.3i rocam what must i check or how must i repair it. I turn on the car. What could this be. It was working fine a couple weeks ago when I last had it running. Thanks. Fabrice6129 18 August 2020 10:25; Same here, mailed support already. Everything light wise works. I’m out of ideas in where to look. Unplugged trailer harness and all connectuons. I am betting its the cluster for my 05 sunfire as well. Its like somehow the zero positions have shifted clockwise. Thank you. I have a 2003 I35 and the RPM gauge is intermittent. I have a 2001 Sebring and my instrument cluster doesn’t light up at night so I can’t see what speed I’m going at night the dashboard lights up my mileage on my cluster lights up so I’m not sure if I need a new cluster or new lights bulbs…do you know? Thank you, Stu, Hi Stu, He is an update….Replaced the cluster everything worked. Thanks, Stu, I have a 2003gmc one ton. Nothing on the panel worked at all. Unbolt the instrument cluster and locate its plug. but nothing from P3D 2.2 to the FIPS's. yes the fuel gauge has always worked the same.. it stayed at E and occasionally works at times.. all other gauges work fine.. most likely the sending unit in the tank… have it checked by a professional. U have any ideal whats wrong. the only thing i did today was remove and put back the head unit and i have been having problems with my radiator smoking after i topped off … Could the vacuum leak in the engine be causing these problems?? 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