How do you reset a cluster gauge?

Push and release the Sel/reset button button 3 times repeatedly. The instrument cluster begins its self-test. Each successive press of the Sel/reset button initiates a new cycling of all the gauges.

What kind of insturment cluster does a Silverado have?

Insturment Cluster Issue!!!!! I have a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (5.3L V8). For the past few months I have had issues with the instrument panel gauges. While driving all of the gauges (speedometer, gas, voltage, fluid, etc.) simultaneously fail.

What to do if you have an insturment cluster issue?

After an one ignition switch, and an instrument cluster later, it ended up being a corroded ground point on the drivers side frame rail. Take a dremel tool to the ground point and either hit the terminals and bolts with the dremel or replace them altogether.

Why are the gauges on my car not working?

For the past few months I have had issues with the instrument panel gauges. While driving all of the gauges (speedometer, gas, voltage, fluid, etc.) simultaneously fail. Once this happens all of the indicator lights will flash on then go off and the gauges will come back to their proper level.

What’s the price of silveradosierra instrument cluster lights?

39.78 after tax/shipping. I had an issue with the dimming and the with the cabin lights coming on when I rotated to the fully up position. It honestly took about 38 seconds to switch and all the problems went away. The rheostat for the dimmer is probably dirty.

Why is my instrument light dim on my Chevy Silverado?

A power and ground issue can cause the display to appear dim or appear to be flickering. Verifying the correct power and ground levels are reaching the cluster will ensure your wiring is not the problem. The cluster will need close to 12 volts at the power wire, and less than one-hundred milli-volts on the ground wire.

What causes a bad gauge cluster in a Chevy Silverado?

Individual gauge problems are almost universally caused by failing gauge motors. Each gauge is controlled by one gauge motor called a stepper motor. For example, an instrument cluster with 6 analog gauges will have 6 stepper motors.