In fact, we lived this story. I got it back in and it works perfectly. Now you simply need to pop your new where the old ones were, they will only install in one direction so you don't have to worry about mixing them up or getting it wrong. I have passed your name and number on to my mechanic, so you may hear from him. Terms and Payments Excepted: - Money Orders, Personal or Business Checks and Over the Phone Credit Card Transactions.
The new motor is a X25-168 and X27-168 and will last longer because the gears are more durable. ! Our turn around is a week or less including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Now its doing it again but now its also the gas gauge. You must send your cluster in for repair, we do not sell clusters. I have the same problem that all the gauges are out.
If you're having this intermittent power failure you'll need a shop to repair the cluster, info here: Q. We make the shipping super simple and free! I would use you and your company again if I ever needed to repair a Chevy cluster again! Our 24 hour in-shop turnaround means that you will probably have it back and ready to re-install in about a week. I thought I would never see that meter turning again. Remove tape and snap clear lens back on making sure to line up the odometer selector stalk. Don't worry, you won't break the needle if you keep your fingers near the base of the needle and away from the tip while you do this step. I also wanted to let you know that if you need a reference, I would be happy to participate. You may need to go 360 degrees counter clockwise all the way around stopping at the point you need to get it just right.
What to do next: First download the free Instrument Cluster Removal guide by clicking here: Then place your order for repair by clicking this link: After placing your order you'll receive a free printable shipping label on the next page. Rotate all the needles counter clockwise gently until the come to a stop, they should all stop at or just below the zero marks. Ok now you'll need a few pieces of masking tape and a pen or marker. Taking that instrument cluster out and reinstalling it was one of the easiest things I've done in 40 years of working on my own cars. Let's get it right the first time. Our service is 100% guaranteed or your money back. I looked it up and of course it is very common but not under warrenty.
Make sure you get the correct part number when you buy your stepper motors see link above for correct parts. Common Questions: Will my odometer be reset to zero? Unfortunately, not many Chevy Silverados qualify these days. Make adjustments to the needle a little bit at a time while unplugged until you get it to point right at the zero mark. Those problems are more advanced than my instructable covers, for options on having your screens re-done by a shop see here: Q. Yes, I have gauge face upgrades in stock for many models please see this page for details - Is my cluster hard to get out? Your web-site made the process very easy and saved me approx.
We accept Checks, Money Orders or Cash. I have already told very nearly everyone I know about your service and would be honored to tell the world. Thanks again for your excellent and honest work! Do not get it too hot for too long or you can damage the circuit board. You'll be rotating the needle around the motor's shaft so there will be some resistance especially at first. I'd like a white gauge face, do you have gauge face upgrades? This can still be fixed but you'll need a shop to do it. Do you sell parts so I can do my own repair? I too wanted to mention that the online video allowed me to remove it without any problems and the replacement was just as easy. We also pay for return shipping and you get a Lifetime Parts Guarantee.
Please contact us for credentials. What if I'd like blue or white needles? We provide you a free printable pre-paid shipping label to mail your instrument cluster in with. Now you can pop the motors off the front of the board once all the old solder has been removed. You really know what you're doing. Needle Replacement - Please call for Quote! I do have power for the blinkers and cruise control. This services requires that you send us your cluster for repair. My water pump went and from that point it hasn't acted up.
If you found my instructable helpful please share it online with anyone you know who may need this kind of repair by pasting the link into blog posts, forum posts or right on your website! We can also program one of our Escalade or Denali clusters to work in your Tahoe or Suburban. Clean the lens before installing if needed. Ok you're now ready to remove the old and replace them with new ones. You're now ready to re-install the cluster and test our your job! You kept me informed about where it was in the shipping and turned it around quick once you got it. Download instructions 4 - Package the instrument cluster and repair order in a padded box. But don't worry, we make the whole process easier and faster than you might imagine possible! Now pry upwards with a needle removal tool or even a fork, try to pry straight up and not at an angle, the needle will slide right off the motor shaft. Please follow the instructions below to send your instrument gauge cluster to us for repair.
Scroll down to see if your vehicle is on our repair list. The whole process takes just about a week and your vehicle will still run and drive while the cluster is out for repair. This is the perfect time to replace them, you can get the correct bulbs along with the stepper motors here: they simply solder onto the board. When I would turn it back on it would start from that point. Shipping upgrades are available during checkout. Tracking numbers are provided for your shipment. Your miles will remain the same.
What if my needles are off a bit after I start up the vehicle? I will be happy to refer you and your work as well!! We are able to convert your Silverado speedometer cluster over with a transmission temp gauge that is plug and play. What if my whole cluster intermittently goes out at the same time, all the gauges and lights go out except the check engine light? You and your work is a blessing!!!! Where can I buy the right parts to do this job? We will save you hundreds of dollars and offer a lifetime warranty on all repairs. Use the de-soldering bulb and the solder iron to suck off the old solder on each of the four pins of each motor. Silverado, Yukon, Lesabre, Suburban, Denali, Rainer, Tahoe, Sierra, Rendezvous, Avalanche,Envoy, Blazer, Canyon, Escalade, Impala, Pontiac, Aztec, Hummer, Monte Carlo, Bonneville, H-2, S-10, Grand-Am, Oldsmobile, Gran-Prix, Silhouette, Trailblazer, Montana, Bravada, Cavalier, Sunfire, Venture, Topkick-Kodiak Call or Text Us Today! The number one problem is the stepper motors were all defective C25-168 , sticking or freezing up. Has the speedometer on your Chevy Silverado stopped telling you you actual speed? Now slide each needle back onto the shaft of each new motor being careful to slide it on smoothly and straight down not at an angle, to prevent bending the motor shafts. Next up you'll need to remove the clear plastic lens. Use that label to mail your instrument cluster to our repair center.