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How to fix non working odometer and gear selector display?

How to fix non working odometer and gear selector display?

Here is how you fix a non working odometer and gear selector display (PRND321). It is very simple, just remove the cluster and find a bad solder on the wire going to the odometer/gear selector display.

Why is my odometer not working on my car?

This meant that you were unable to see what gear you were currently in, unable to determine the mileage of the vehicle, and unable to use the trip computer. The problem was caused by poor soldering of the internal components. Here’s how to fix it… STOP!

How do you remove the odometer from a Chevy Blazer?

It is very simple, just remove the cluster and find a bad solder on the wire going to the odometer/gear selector display. (Most likely going to be the top wire/solder that is broken as shown in the video) This applies to 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 Chevy s10, Blazer, and Silverado trucks (Sonoma, Jimmy, Sierra).

Where is the odometer located on a PRND321?

Carefully pry the board away from the instrument cluster – it is held in place only by the pins of the stepper motors (labelled on the image)… but BEWARE, there is another small wire harness on the right and side of the board. The last thing is to gain access to the back of the LCD panel.

Here is how you fix a non working odometer and gear selector display (PRND321). It is very simple, just remove the cluster and find a bad solder on the wire going to the odometer/gear selector display.

This meant that you were unable to see what gear you were currently in, unable to determine the mileage of the vehicle, and unable to use the trip computer. The problem was caused by poor soldering of the internal components. Here’s how to fix it… STOP!

Carefully pry the board away from the instrument cluster – it is held in place only by the pins of the stepper motors (labelled on the image)… but BEWARE, there is another small wire harness on the right and side of the board. The last thing is to gain access to the back of the LCD panel.

It is very simple, just remove the cluster and find a bad solder on the wire going to the odometer/gear selector display. (Most likely going to be the top wire/solder that is broken as shown in the video) This applies to 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 Chevy s10, Blazer, and Silverado trucks (Sonoma, Jimmy, Sierra).

Can a headlight be used as a shift indicator?

May use a headlight at disconnected IPC connector Key On, Engine Off (KOEO) to load the powers and grounds, then test voltage with a meter. 2. Replace the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). Must be programmed and calibrated.

Is there an odometer or a shift indicator?

No speedometer, odometer, temp, compass, or shift indicator, just dashes in place of letters or numbers. Tried first to just stop and restart but didn’t fix the problem.

Can you change the display on a Mazda?

The display may not change unless you add more than approximately 9 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) of fuel.

No speedometer, odometer, temp, compass, or shift indicator, just dashes in place of letters or numbers. Tried first to just stop and restart but didn’t fix the problem.

May use a headlight at disconnected IPC connector Key On, Engine Off (KOEO) to load the powers and grounds, then test voltage with a meter. 2. Replace the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). Must be programmed and calibrated.

How do I get my car’s miles to show on the dash?

Q: How do I get my car’s miles to show on the dash while the car is on? My car has 142032 miles. My car has an automatic transmission. Your car has a multi function display that can show mileage, trip mileage, service intervals, and other information.

Can a light bulb burn out in the gauge cluster?

It’s inevitable–one day, one of the lamps will burn out in your gauge cluster. Most people just tolerate this because, in their minds, the bulbs are difficult to reach and nobody knows how to get to them anyway. In reality, it’s quite easy if you know the procedure for safely pulling out and removing the gauge cluster.

Why is my odometer and message center not working?

If both the odometer and message center are not working, the problem is likely to be a fuse (both of these displays share the same fuse.)

How does the odometer display work on a Volkswagen Tiguan?

For vehicles with the Basic instrument cluster display: Start the engine. Press the button 3 times. The odometer display in the instrument cluster display flashes. Press the 0.0 / SET button once. Instead of the odometer reading, mph or km/h will be shown briefly. This activates the alternative speed display.

What happens to the odometer when the ignition is switched off?

When the ignition is switched to ACC or off, the odometer or trip meters cannot be displayed, however, pressing the selector can inadvertently switch the trip meters or reset them during an approximate ten-minute period in the following cases: After the ignition is switched to off from ON. After the driver’s door is opened. Close Note View Note

If both the odometer and message center are not working, the problem is likely to be a fuse (both of these displays share the same fuse.)

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Who are the leading suppliers of odometer gears?

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How do you repair an odometer on a car?

Lining up the pins of the stepper motors with their corresponding sockets on the PCB, push the board back onto the instrument cluster. Put pressure on the back of where the stepper motors are (see photo). Replace the back plastic cover of the instrument cluster, ensuring all clips are secured.

Why is my odometer not working on my Chevy truck?

Common problem from 1999 – 2002 GMC/Chevy Trucks with the odometer/gear shift all in one display. check the solder connections on the pins for the display, these can crack causing an intermittent flicker and eventually nothing on the display. In my case, it was just a loose / dirty connection at the top of the cluster.

What kind of odometer does a car have?

The odometer shows the mileage of the car and may be a electronic digital odometer or a mechanical odometer. Many cars have an additional odometer that can be reset called a trip odometer. Federal law makes it a crime to tamper with the odometer reading of a car with the intent to defraud.

Common problem from 1999 – 2002 GMC/Chevy Trucks with the odometer/gear shift all in one display. check the solder connections on the pins for the display, these can crack causing an intermittent flicker and eventually nothing on the display. In my case, it was just a loose / dirty connection at the top of the cluster.

Why does my odometer stop working on my Harley Davidson?

It’s located on the transmission just behind the rear pipe. A good quality gear lube will just about eliminate this problem. The magnetic speed sensor pick up gets fouled from the metal shavings in the transmission which causes the speedo to stop working and the directionals to stop self canceling because of no input to the ECM from the sensor.

How to repair the odometer on a GM Truck?

Insert the key into the ignition and turn to “ON” – you don’t have to fire up the truck, but you will need to turn the key enough that you can move the gear stick down to the lowest position. Using the steering wheel’s height adjustment, move the steering wheel to the lowest position. Finally, remove the dashboard surround.

It’s located on the transmission just behind the rear pipe. A good quality gear lube will just about eliminate this problem. The magnetic speed sensor pick up gets fouled from the metal shavings in the transmission which causes the speedo to stop working and the directionals to stop self canceling because of no input to the ECM from the sensor.

Insert the key into the ignition and turn to “ON” – you don’t have to fire up the truck, but you will need to turn the key enough that you can move the gear stick down to the lowest position. Using the steering wheel’s height adjustment, move the steering wheel to the lowest position. Finally, remove the dashboard surround.

How to repair the odometer on a GMC PRND321?

The instrument cluster is held in place by four (4) 7mm hex screws, one in each corner. Remove these. Tilt the instrument cluster forward carefully, and unlatch the large wire harness on the back. The instrument panel can now be removed. Remove the black panel on the back by loosening the clips.

What do you need to know about the odometer?

Read to get a basic overview of the repair procedure. Odometer is the faithful mile counter on your dashboard, that keeps you informed about the distance that your car has covered. Its working is made possible by a gear train, that has an incredible gear ratio of 1690:1. That is substantial gear reduction.

Why does my car’s odometer keep going out?

Considering that the reason for odometer problems is the wearing out of the planetary gear (which is the most common reason), I present the overview of a general repair procedure, involving its replacement. For information, specific to your car model, refer to the appropriate Hayne’s manual.

What to look for on a car odometer?

Report average mileage for each owner. Look to see if the wear and tear matches up with the reported mileage. A low mileage car should still have the original tires and brakes supplied by the manufacturer. Look for recorded mileage on oil change stickers. Steering wheel. Gear lever. Gas and brake pedals. All the numbers are easily readable.

Where is the speedometer and odometer located?

If both your odometer and speedometer are not working, then it’s likely your speed sensor needs to be replaced. These are easily installed and located near the back of your transmission.

Why does the odometer go blank at night?

The same issue Traverse 2012, during the day in bright sunlight it goes almost blank, but in the night or shade it i ok, also sometimes when I smack above the dash it works for sometime and then goes back dark Just took our 2015 Traverse in for the same issue. They said it is the cluster and need to replace the entire instrument panel.

How can I check the value on my odometer?

Ask to see the vehicle’s title and compare the mileage listed on it with the value on the odometer. Inspect the title closely if the mileage notation seems obscured or is hard to read. Compare the mileage on the odometer with the mileage reported on the vehicle’s maintenance or inspection records.

Why does the odometer not show the true mileage?

The titling authority has reason to believe that the odometer reading does not reflect the true mileage of the vehicle because of known previous recorded values for the vehicle. The titling authority knows of some problem with the odometer reading that it cannot print on a title. Titling authority will discuss the problem with authorized inquirers.

The same issue Traverse 2012, during the day in bright sunlight it goes almost blank, but in the night or shade it i ok, also sometimes when I smack above the dash it works for sometime and then goes back dark Just took our 2015 Traverse in for the same issue. They said it is the cluster and need to replace the entire instrument panel.

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