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!

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.

How to repair the odometer on a Chevy Avalanche?

In this Instructable, I will show you how to repair odometer/gear select (PRND321) LCD on your GM truck. In this case, mine is a ’02 Chevrolet Avalanche but this should apply to all GMT 800 series trucks within this age range. A common fault on ’99 – ’02 GM trucks was the permanent or intermittent failing of the odometer/gear select LCD.

Where are the lights on the dashboard located?

Most vehicles have a dashboard lights control switch that will dim the dashboard lights, as well as turn them off. Check the control switch, which should be located on the console near the steering column or part of the headlight switch. Tail lights and dash lights are connected through the tail light (and/or brake light) fuse.

What to do if you have no lights on your dashboard?

if you discover you have no lights on your car’s dashboard or dash and can no longer see the gauges at night, here are the top 4 things you can do to repair the problem yourself. if none of the 4 solutions work I provided a fifth and totally redneck solution too.

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.

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 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.

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.

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).

Why is the odometer on my GM Truck not working?

A common fault on ’99 – ’02 GM trucks was the permanent or intermittent failing of the odometer/gear select LCD. 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.

How can I tell if my speedometer is not working?

Whether you have a digital or manual speedometer, if it’s not displaying accurate information, it doesn’t really help you. One of the biggest signs your speedometer sensor is not working properly is the speedometer will display inaccurate readings or the needle or digital numbers will not move at all on the speedometer display.

Where is the speedometer located on a car?

Where is the speedometer sensor located? The speedometer sensor is located in the transmission of your vehicle and is designed to register the driveshaft’s rotational speed. The sensor delivers this information through the speedometer cable and to the vehicle’s computer, which converts electrical pulses into a numerical speed.

What do the warning lights on a Ford car mean?

Not all warning lights indicate a massive, immediate problem with your car. Each Ford instrument cluster is loaded with warning lights and notifications, and not all are bad. Knowing what your dashboard is trying to tell you may prevent that panic attack the next time a warning light flips on.

What to do if your Ford dashboard light comes on?

Make an appointment with your local dealer as soon as possible. Charging System: If you’re driving while this light comes on, switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment that you may have running and get your vehicle checked by an authorized mechanic immediately.