I really appreciate the time you have spent replying to my queries. Partially remove the instrument cluster finish panel. It sounds like replacing the cluster is not a problem as long as you keep the original odometer circuit board, or else you end up with a blinking theft light. Just so you get the alternator belt off. Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? But you don't need to take it all the way off. Nothing in the manual I have access to. Then put all back together the way you took them off.
Check for: corrosion pushed-out pins Connect all instrument cluster connectors and make sure they seat correctly. Is resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? I'll get a price on replacing too, in case it comes to that. I have learned a few more things about it from this site regarding replacing the cluster. The engine light is not on. I'm sure you already knew that, so rather than going out and buying the manual you need go to and register for free.
Tree is not a relay for the headlights. Is the concern still present? Look around for a loose connector. Operate the system and verify the concern is still present. I really appreciate the time you have spent replying to my queries. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
Since it is all four gauge needles which act erratically intermittently, and tapping the dash above my instrument cluster sets them to working again, I wonder if it is a problem with a connector behind the dash? Remove the instrument panel center finish panel. Check for: corrosion pushed-out pins Connect all instrument cluster connectors and make sure they seat correctly. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement. Let me look up the procedure to pull the panel out. Remove the transmission range indicator and position the cluster forward to disconnect the three electrical connectors on the back.
Then you have three bolts, and one small nut to remove. It sounds like replacing the cluster is not a problem as long as you keep the original odometer circuit board, or else you end up with a blinking theft light. Sorry I don't have more info. Push them all on if you can. Take care Posted on Aug 02, 2010 The information you need is typically found in a vehicle shop manual or aftermarket repair manual.
Can you see screws holding it in? Look around for a loose connector. Thanks again for all your help. If yes, just take those out and gently pull the top down. Thanks again for all your help. Position the column gearshift lever in the low position. Remove instrument the cluster finish panel.
The engine light is not on. . The signal from the remote is weak and loses contact with the anti-theft module in the instrument cluster. Thank you for that information. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement. Push them all on if you can. Observe the message center display.
I have purchased the Chilton repair manual for my vehicle, and am reading up on what is involved in replacing the instrument cluster. Remove instrument the cluster finish panel. The cables are usually pretty tight, so you will not be able to move it far without disconnecting stuff. We have 2 sets of keys and 1 worked while the other caused the instrument cluster needles to jump and jam the gear selector. I just replaced the one on my 1997. I'll get a price on replacing too, in case it comes to that.
Sorry I don't have more info. I have learned a few more things about it from this site regarding replacing the cluster. Since it is all four gauge needles which act erratically intermittently, and tapping the dash above my instrument cluster sets them to working again, I wonder if it is a problem with a connector behind the dash? Let me look up the procedure to pull the panel out. Jul 16, 2009 Instrument Cluster Removal and Installation Disconnect the battery ground cable. If yes, just take those out and gently pull the top down. No worries at all, you have given me lots to work with.