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How much does it cost to replace an instrument cluster battery?

How much does it cost to replace an instrument cluster battery?

With their TREAT25 25% off online orders code the battery was only $125.58 with installation and all taxes and fees (very cheap :thumbup: ). All good news until I went to pickup the car and the guy at the counter asked if my instrument cluster was working prior to bringing the car in !

Why is my instrument cluster not working in my car?

Bought an aftermarket battery, dropped it in and the car starts fine. Radio, lights work and it runs fine. Problem is no instrument lighting, dead instruments, no computer illumination, and the turn signals aren’t working. I’ve read about registering the battery, but would my instrument cluster be out because I haven’t?

What should I do if I replace my battery in bimmerfest?

Click to expand… BT scan tool does you no good unless you replace the battery with the same CCA, Amp Hour Capacity and Reserve Capacity, and AGM or not. If everything is the same then reset battery adaptions and you are good to go. Thanks for the recommendation.

How did I change the battery in my F01?

They plugged a power maintainer into the OBD port. Changing the battery in my F01 was a snap, easy breezy. Hit the ignition button and started the car. The wipers came on and wouldn’t shut-off, half of the instrument cluster was out, no radio, no AC, etc. They checked several of the fuses to see if something had blown.

What causes an instrument panel to not work?

This indicates the main power wires to the clusters are broken or disconnected somewhere. Main power consists of the positive leads and the ground wires. However, if only one instrument is not working, the problem lies either in the wires feeding that instrument or in the instrument itself. To isolate the problem, you must do a circuit trace.

With their TREAT25 25% off online orders code the battery was only $125.58 with installation and all taxes and fees (very cheap :thumbup: ). All good news until I went to pickup the car and the guy at the counter asked if my instrument cluster was working prior to bringing the car in !

Bought an aftermarket battery, dropped it in and the car starts fine. Radio, lights work and it runs fine. Problem is no instrument lighting, dead instruments, no computer illumination, and the turn signals aren’t working. I’ve read about registering the battery, but would my instrument cluster be out because I haven’t?

What should I do if my car battery is not working?

Inspect the fuse box and replace blown fuses accordingly. If no fuses are blown, look underneath the dash. Check for any connectors that have worked themselves loose. If you find any unplugged connectors, disconnect the car battery and plug the connectors back together.

Do you need to re-code your instrument cluster?

There is no need to re-code or reprogram your instrument cluster once you receive it back, just plug in and away you go.

What are the symptoms of an instrument cluster failure?

Common Failure symptoms: Loss of all instrument cluster functions and lights. Speedometer, temperature and rev counter drops to zero. Engine cuts out while driving. Non start. Immobiliser light flashes.

Is it OK to replace the instrument cluster?

Replacing the instrument panel is not the best solution, because the F-250, F-350, F-450, & F-550 replacement instrument clusters use the same faulty components as the original cluster.

What causes the gauge cluster to drain battery?

LEDs must be 12v rated otherwise resistors will be required. Battery drain from the gauge cluster can be caused by phantom warning lights (ABS, high beam indicator, etc) coming on in the gauge cluster even when the vehicle is powered down.

Are there any problems with the GM instrument cluster?

Over the years several different problems have surfaced with these GM instrument clusters. This section will outline all the most common problems that have been identified. The most common instrument cluster problem seen on the 03-06 GMs is faulty analog gauges.

Can a Ford Super Duty instrument cluster be replaced?

Gauges sticking, inoperable, or giving incorrect readings (speedometer, tachometer, coolant temp, fuel, voltage, turbo (Powerstroke) etc.) Replacing the instrument panel with a new one is not the best solution because the F-250, F-350, F-450, & F-550 replacement speedometers use the same faulty components as the original cluster.

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Ruth Doyle