I am having problems with the digital speedometer, it goes on and off while driving, I've tried to find any fuses or wiring that was loose, does anybody have any ideas? Do i need to replace it or is it something simple? Anybody with any experience with the car?
2007-06-19 00:28:47 · 7 answers · asked by native_playa694life 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
You do NOT have to replace the cluster. What happens is, the circuits on the back of the cluster tend to get hot and melts the solders. All you have to do is re-solder the circuits and you are go to go. Check this link:
http://members.aol.com/RCAPSS/fix.htm
HTH
2007-06-19 13:05:30 · answer #1 · answered by The Bachelor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing to do is to get all the modules on board scanned to determine if they are holding any codes. If a bunch of them are storing codes that relate to the vehicle speed sensor, VSS, then it is a good bet that either the sensor, wiring, or even the reluctor wheel on the output of the trans. is faulty and that is where you will need to chase and diagnose. If there are no stored codes and the only fault you are having is with the digital display of the speedo, it is more than likely an internal fault within the instrument cluster and the whole unit will need to be replaced. Diagnose until you are sure as intermittent connections are often the cause of stuff like this. Good luck.
2007-06-19 14:06:35 · answer #2 · answered by Deano 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These clusters have a history of failure. Try finding a local shop that can repair them, or go to your dealer and find out about exchanging it for a remanufactured one. Neither is cheap. I have had people tell me about adapting bicycle spedometers to replace the car's speedometer. I have also read of people using a GPS to display their speed. I have no experience with either. Sound like they may work, and cost less.
2007-06-19 11:24:36 · answer #3 · answered by amateurmechanic 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will have to replace it.
Hit up
www.impalassforum.com and go to the for sale/wanted section and ask if one if for sale.
You can also run a search and it will confirm that it needs replaced.
This happens in these cars.
DO NOT pay $600 for something like stated below, and do not go to the Chevy Dealer!!!
Im telling you...its a cheap and easy fix, but your odometer will be off. I doubt thats important to you though.
2007-06-19 12:29:09 · answer #4 · answered by k g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's in the cluster itself. You will have to replace it. I would check around the wrecking yards for a used one, because they are kinda pricey .
2007-06-21 10:01:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to say that you will have to replace the cluster.
2007-06-19 08:02:09 · answer #6 · answered by CarmaNguyen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try www.modelelectronics.com it will be an exchange....program......there about 600 dlls...i work for a chevy dealer.
2007-06-19 13:15:34 · answer #7 · answered by exttreme_musiclove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋