Need new instrument cluster

[DenaliAK]

I'm sure this has been covered repeatedly, but I don't honestly have a lot of time to research. I need a new cluster. Would prefer to get brighter LED style than OEM. Where should I look and are they easy to replace on my own (mechanic said there was one plug for the whole gauge cluster?)?

It's an '03 Denali, BTW. My oil pressure gauge is toast plus about a third of the bulbs aren't working.

 

[xanatost]

Replace the old lights with LED's ( should be plug and play. Plenty of write ups on line). Have you checked your oil sending unit or the wiring?

 

[The 'ER]

In 03 they switched to soldered bulbs. As far as aftermarket I know a couple people that tried them and we unhappy. You could always try a junk yard for an Esky cluster. I know a guy who has one but he just won't part with it yet.

 

[DenaliAK]

Yeah, the bulbs are a PITA since they are soldered. My sending unit is only a few months old, so that's not the problem.

Anyone use these ebay re-manufacturing people? You send them your cluster and they repair and send it back to you? I'm a little skeptical on sending my entire cluster away for several days, but I don't much feel like spending $600 on a new one either.

 

[mharders]

Try shooting scottyboy a PM. He has done a few led conversions for members here and he might have the knowledge to fix your other issue.

 

[DenaliAK]

Try shooting scottyboy a PM. He has done a few led conversions for members here and he might have the knowledge to fix your other issue.

Roger that. Thanks for the tip.

 

[ScottyBoy]

True. I can fix it. Its just a stepper motor. Let me see how much the stepper motors are. I replaced a set for someone before, but he supplied them. He said he bought them off eBay. I charge $50 to swap the bulbs to LEDs. And probly only another $20 (plus parts) to swap the stepper motor. So I am guessing roughly about $100 plus shipping. (Or $70 if you supply the stepper motor.) The shipping from AK to Louisiana and back will probly cost a good bit tho. Even still, that's still a lot cheaper than the guy who charges $300 or more for a "full rebuild". Plus you won't have to deal with any mileage programming which can cost you another $100 or more.

 

[bikerglasses]

LED's are plug and play prior to 03?



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[ScottyBoy]

LED's are plug and play prior to 03?



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Yes, but only the cluster. Everything else in the dash and doors is soldered in.
Here is how to easily swap the bulbs to LEDs on a 00-02.
http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16850

 

[DenaliAK]

True. I can fix it. Its just a stepper motor. Let me see how much the stepper motors are. I replaced a set for someone before, but he supplied them. He said he bought them off eBay. I charge $50 to swap the bulbs to LEDs. And probly only another $20 (plus parts) to swap the stepper motor. So I am guessing roughly about $100 plus shipping. (Or $70 if you supply the stepper motor.) The shipping from AK to Louisiana and back will probly cost a good bit tho. Even still, that's still a lot cheaper than the guy who charges $300 or more for a "full rebuild". Plus you won't have to deal with any mileage programming which can cost you another $100 or more.

Sounds good. I'm sure shipping will be another $100 or so, but still cheaper than going another route. Not sure how soon I'd be able to do this, either. So far I've been crazy busy this summer.

Is it true that there is only one "plug" to the entire cluster? The mechanic said I just pop the dash off, unscrew the cluster and there's one connector for everything on there so it's really easy.