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a rebuild perhaps, no reason to fully replace it unless it's been underwater or something crazy, there are usually local guys on craigslist, etc that do them for side money.My oil pressure and battery sections of my instrument cluster go crazy and are always different every drive. My fuel level and temperature do not. Does this mean that I need a new instrument cluster?
2005 TahoeWhat year? There are places that will repair (new stepper motors, updated lighting, etc.) your cluster, but some are limited to the 2003-2006 clusters.
Oh? I'll have to look into this. I had no ideaa rebuild perhaps, no reason to fully replace it unless it's been underwater or something crazy, there are usually local guys on craigslist, etc that do them for side money.
I've done minimal soldering but nothing with circuit boards.Based on the two gauge issues it does look like stepper motor replacement, although the oil pressure could be the sender. Hopefully someone's not already been into the cluster and messed up any circuit board traces.
I redid the stepper motors and replaced the backlighting for a neighbor's Tahoe a few years back. Not difficult if you're familiar with a pencil soldering iron and simple circuit boards.
Oh? I'll have to look into this. I had no idea
Thank youHere's one that comes up on CL in Lakeland. Not sure where you are, and I have no personal experience with this person.
Gm Gauge Cluster Repair - auto parts - by owner - vehicle automotive sale - craigslist
I rebuild 99-13 Gm truck guage clusters Silverado Sierra Tahoe Yukon Avalanche Suburban Savanna Hummer H2 Different face plates and Leds Led switches 03-06 03-06 gmt800rebuild with stock bulbs $140...treasure.craigslist.org
Google "2005 tahoe cluster repair" and here are a few hits:
Circuit Board Medics https://circuitboardmedics.com/2003-2006-chevrolet-tahoe-instrument-cluster-repair/
GM Gauge Repair https://www.gmgaugerepair.com/product/2003-to-2006-chevy-tahoe-complete-cluster-rebuild/
Dr Speedometer https://drspeedometer.com/ (I think this is where I bought the stepper motors I used)
Digital Dash Solutions https://www.fixmygauges.com/ Carl will not repair your cluster for you, but you can buy one from him and send yours back to him for a lifetime warranty. This is the one that @OR VietVet and I (and many others) have used. If you don't want to buy a cluster from him, he has a recommended repair site listed: https://usdashworks.com/product-category/repair/
Lots of choices. Read reviews and have an idea of what you want done, and compare.