P/N 2500 HD overlay?

[Eagle]

I see no reason to buy an entire cluster just to get a needle, a bulb, and the overlay with the trans temp numbers on it.

Does anyone know where/how to find the P/n for just the overlay itself?
Is any part in the cluster itself simply N/A, ie GM - "Blow a $0.30 bulb, discard a $500 part?" mentality?

there is no way the rebuilders on ebay are buying entire clusters from the junkyard to get 2500HD parts... well maybe they are, but it certainly seems like they are not.


I have not been able to find a good parts look up system like what I am used to after searching for the last 4 hours straight for the P/N...

For my talon i had Mitsubishi "Computer Assisted Parts Search" ie their actual parts computer system on my personal computer.

For BMW there were 2-3 online sites that were factory parts computer emulators.

nothing like being able to search by exploded diagrams to find the particular part you want, especially when all the online parts houses seem to really favor P/N look up.

 

[05Yukon]

I have only seen them on ebay and they were like 80 bucks for the overlay. I would love to find them and do that mod but I have never been able to find the parts and im a little hesitant to pull my cluster apart as many times as it has been replaced. But I would love to do that mod.

 

[Eagle]

yep, I've had no luck finding an overlay on ebay.

 

[OmarR]

Here you go, Eagle:

Ebay Link

 

[Eagle]

well I'll be a monkey's uncle...
I've been looking on ebay for 2 months now, and that same seller too!
Wrong keyword i suppose!

 

[JennaBear]

There is a write up on Z71tahoe that someone did for this mod. Seemed like a lot of work and patience, but if you are into soldering and such, it is right up your alley!

 

[Eagle]

yeah, that is what I used to figure out how to disassemble the cluster and replace my broken speedo motor. It is actually VERY VERY easy... a few pieces of tape to mark where the needles go when bottomed out by hand, and no calibration problem when reinstalling.
I think that was OmarR's write up... ?

 

[Eagle]

Shoot I just realized OmarR <posted above> wrote up that 'How-To' on z71.

Omar, could we get that write up ported over here?
I'll put it all in a word doc/pdf with your permission.

 

[ecordell]

Here is an 03 Escalade Overlay...
03 Escalade Overlay

 

[OmarR]

Shoot I just realized OmarR <posted above> wrote up that 'How-To' on z71.

Omar, could we get that write up ported over here?
I'll put it all in a word doc/pdf with your permission.

Sure, Eagle!

If you want to add your "tape method" for setting the needles as well, go for it! I think giving mutiple options on how to do the same thing is better for the end user.

After the fact, I also did an alternate way of setting the needles that I need to add on, eventually.

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Here is an 03 Escalade Overlay...
03 Escalade Overlay

Good find, but keep in mind that it's metric.

 

[Eagle]

Update:

OK, I emailed carl <digital dash> re: buying just ONE needle and ONE bulb along with an overlay.
he emailed me back, "it won't work without programming".
Well, thanks for avoiding the question.

I already KNOW mine works, I put another gauge's needle on it and watched the temp increase and decrease.

I emailed him that mine is already active and asked him again if I could buy just 1 needle and 1 bulb and 2500HD overlay, instead of a complete set of needles.

Worst he can do is say no... I have the flu or something or I'd be at the junkyard right now asking for a used 03-06 2500HD, denali, or escalade cluster.
What are the prices y'all have seen on used clusters?

 

[OmarR]

Eagle,

PM a mailing address (home, work, etc).

I should have an extra needle and bulb I can send you.

 

[Eagle]

Thanks Omar, I was hoping to find a solution that would work for everyone.
If Carl doesn't want to do so (and I can see why he wouldn't!), I'll PM you so at least I can take it all apart and do a write up addendum to yours with my differences on needle setting.

I have until June to get it done, that when I'm towing a camper to Ft Wilderness @ DW.