Instrument cluster

[Texas Chevy]

Is there a way to change the mileage on a instrument cluster using efi or anything. Don't have time to have my truck down to get one programmed.

 

[Texas Chevy]

Anyone?

 

[carter_44]

Why would you be trying to change the mileage? Might want to clarify your intention first. Changing mileage on a vehicle is a serious offense and most guys would probably not be real willing to help unless you have a reasonable excuse.

 

[Texas Chevy]

Not the mileage on the truck. I mean when you get a new cluster u have to set it to how many miles are on the truck (i believe). Trust me I don't want to make it read wrong but read right

 

[Texas Chevy]

I'm sorry if I worded it wrong

 

[tractor]

The ones we get programs your mileage in them for you.

 

[Texas Chevy]

Was just wondering so if I find one on eBay I could reprogram it to my truck

 

[tractor]

No either a gm dealer or the vendor you buying them from has to do it.
The clusters we buy and sell are US speedo and they do it for us.

 

[Texas Chevy]

Got it thanks! How hard is it to rebuilt? I hear about the stepper motors going bad

 

[WanaDmaxsub]

FYI...you can drive the truck with out the cluster...you just need to find a way (GPS) to tell how fast you are going. I drove mine around for a week without the cluster while I had it rebuilt.

 

[SgtKilroy]

The stepper motors are easy to fix. Even knuckle dragging me managed to replace one and nothing blew up.:thumb: Plus they're cheap.

 

[Texas Chevy]

Does anyone know of a DIY write up for it?

 

[carter_44]

I'm sure you can find a write up just do a search. The whole process is just soldering a new motor in...super easy. Taking apart the cluster and putting it back together as well as setting the needles correctly is the hardest part.

 

[Texas Chevy]

Thanks guys for all your help