Guage Cluster Repair Suggestions

[gl4787]

Who are you guys sending your clusters to and how much is it costing you? I did a search and got a little, but I'm wondering about other's experiences. Thanks in advance. -Garrett

 

[Vrabel]

I have a Dorman book of new items. They offer reman clusters.

 

[sparepartsracing]

checkout ebay man they have some nice deals you just have to layout for core if ur getting a new one ended up paying $300 for a brand new cluster with blue led background with overnight shipping

 

[Sledhead]

Who are you guys sending your clusters to and how much is it costing you? I did a search and got a little, but I'm wondering about other's experiences. Thanks in advance. -Garrett

Are you aware that you can buy replacement servos for $5-10 and repair it yourself? Just need a bit of soldering skill and a small soldering pencil, not too hot.

 

[gl4787]

Are you aware that you can buy replacement servos for $5-10 and repair it yourself? Just need a bit of soldering skill and a small soldering pencil, not too hot.

Yeah? You did it?

 

[chrisuns]

Took me like 2 hours to do the repair a few years ago. I also added blue led's.

 

[SgtKilroy]

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=402609

 

[Sledhead]

Yeah? You did it?

I did the speedo only but am going back in to do the rest soon; 0 psi oil pressure once in a while gets worrisome

SgtKilroy's link is what I followed back then I believe. :thumb:

 

[madmatt]

Guy here in Louisville ky rebuild them for me in about an hour for $125. I know they can be done cheaper yourself but it's worth it to me to not tie up what little time I have available.

 

[01 silver bullet]

Any one have an issue with one of the gauges being dimmer than the otheres?

 

[SgtKilroy]

It's probably just a burned out bulb in the cluster. I have the same problem with my factory radio and AC controls.
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=203522&highlight=led+dash
That should help.

 

[KryPTiC]

If you go the ebay route, 10 stepper motors cost me about $50 from a seller mandigital, apparently they are updated ones that won't crap out anymore. And it's simple to fix, the hardest part was getting the front lens off. A solder sucker helps to for removing the old steppers. From the truck to my table, to back in the truck took me about 1.5 hrs.

 

[gl4787]

Should i trust this??
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SILV...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

 

[Blue01F250]

That dude has some pretty good feedback - I will have to save that seller for when I get mine fixed!

 

[gl4787]

That's what i was thinking, but how can it be so cheap if other's are saying the parts alone cost around that?

 

[Blue01F250]

From what I've seen the motors and bulbs are only a couple bucks a piece - those buying them on ebay are getting them somewhat marked up..

I'm sure his costs are very minimal.. and its just for motors and bulbs.. no updating software/customizing the needles or guage face.

 

[LBZ_Duramax]

Some are using knockoff parts........nowhere near as good.