So I have a problem with my stupid stock cluster...the oil pressure and fuel level gauges dont work, I will fill up and it tells me Ive got low fuel... So I was thinking about putting a new cluster in, like from an Escalade or something, but I was also thinking about getting rid of entire cluster and doing just a tach and speedo on the dash and the other necessary gauges on a pillar mount. Im not too sure if this is do able, and if so what it would entail....any hints?
T-RAV99 GMC | 5.3 | Skinny White Guy Tuned
Most likely a new fuel sender in the tank and a new oil pressure sender at the back of the intake will fix both issues. Need to do some testing to be sure.
Indeed.
Ill take a look at them this weekend if I ever get a freaking chance!!!
T-RAV99 GMC | 5.3 | Skinny White Guy Tuned
Sure it is the cluster, not the sending units or wiring?
IMO, just swap clusters. Pick up an SS, Escalade or HD so you get the trans temp too.
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I have the same problem with my fuel gauge. But if i add a cluster with a trans temp gauge is there anything else that needs to be done in order for the trans temp gauge to work?Originally Posted by SCIV
Step 1. crus at it.
Step 2. get a hammer.
Step 3. torch it.
There was a recall on 03-06? Not sure of what yr it ended. But I know the 03 ones got recalled for the needles not working.
A good idea is to never let your gas go below 1/4 a tank. The gas will keep the sending unit and pump cool and wont burn out. I always fill up after 1/2 a tank anyways lol. Sending units are like 300 bux.
Ok so $300 gets the parts. How difficult is it to do this all myself? If I were to just change clusters they would be just a straight swap correct just unplug and replug? Or is it more complicated?
T-RAV99 GMC | 5.3 | Skinny White Guy Tuned
A sender can range from $150 to $400 depending on make and model. You can also replace the entire module (pump and all) for more money (parts range from $400 to $650).
Prices I quotes are GM list....there are ways to save some money.
To replace the sender, the tank needs to be dropped or the bed removed/tilted. There's a good chance the wiring plug will have to changed too just like the recall I mentioned above even though picks ups weren't recalled.
The IPC is another issue. I'm not sure how people do this swap as the operating software and odometer needs programmed via TIS2000 by the dealer for proper operation. Not sure what years and models are compatible but I know the software architecture changed in 2003.
There was no recall quite like this. There was a recall on the fuel level senders in 2000-2001 Suburbans, Tahoes, Yukons, and Yukon XL. The new parts have a different connector at the tank. No pick-up were recalled.
The 2003-2004 only had (not a recall) a special policy that covered the instrument cluster replacement for up to 7 years or 70K miles for needles sticking or gauges inoperative.
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