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MacAttack · 03-25-2010, 04:52 PM

Original battery (I know - but it's my kid's rig).

Tach - sets at 1,000 RPM - then starts working for a while - then back.

Oil pressure - 15 psi at 40mph, then 80 psi at idle.

I'm assuming replacing the battery won't hurt anything - and hopefully might help? (I'm a 65' C-10 owner) Is there anything special about changing the battery out, other than not turning the air on within the first minute or so (which I've heard is a 'no-no')?

Thanks for any info.

Mac.

Schwinn68 · 03-25-2010, 04:54 PM

there was a tsb about this. The stepper motors that control the gauges quit working causing the gauges to act erratically. this is a known issue and within certain limits is covered under warranty.

Manbearpig · 03-27-2010, 03:17 AM

This guy:

http://home.comcast.net/~digital_dash_solutions/

http://myworld.ebay.com/digital_dash_solutions/

You can buy a completely rebuilt cluster with all of your information programmed into it.
Then send your defective one back to him.

**bwood** · 03-28-2010, 01:29 AM

Check with your local dealer and see if it might still fall under the extended warranty that was set up for this particular issue.

MacAttack · 03-29-2010, 02:46 PM

Replaced the battery Saturday morning - everything but gauges working perfectly. Battery was the original. Taking the rig to the dealer - thanks for the info.

**bwood** · 03-29-2010, 10:29 PM

If you don't fall under the extended warr/service bulliten, you may need to be resuscitated when the dealer gives you the price.

Here is the details of the extended warr:

http://www.gmspeedometerrecall.com/
http://www.gmspeedometerrecall.com/s...age-adjustment

and here is the website where I found this:

http://www.instrumentclusters.com/

Also Dorman is now selling remanufacturered clusters:

https://www.dormanproducts.com/cgi-b...rid=0x001b4ab3

You will probably have to go through a retailer to get these, but Oreilly Auto, Autozone, NAPA all sell Dorman products.

03-25-2010, 04:52 PM	#1
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	2004 Suburban Gages Freaking Original battery (I know - but it's my kid's rig). Tach - sets at 1,000 RPM - then starts working for a while - then back. Oil pressure - 15 psi at 40mph, then 80 psi at idle. I'm assuming replacing the battery won't hurt anything - and hopefully might help? (I'm a 65' C-10 owner) Is there anything special about changing the battery out, other than not turning the air on within the first minute or so (which I've heard is a 'no-no')? Thanks for any info. Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

03-25-2010, 04:54 PM	#2
Schwinn68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minooka IL Posts: 191	Re: 2004 Suburban Gages Freaking there was a tsb about this. The stepper motors that control the gauges quit working causing the gauges to act erratically. this is a known issue and within certain limits is covered under warranty. __________________ Ben _____________________________________ 1971 Chevy shortbed 350/4-speed sold 2005 Chevy Duramax EC/4x4 Local 597 Pipefitters certified TIG MIG and stick welder

03-27-2010, 03:17 AM	#3
Manbearpig Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midland, Tx Posts: 418	Re: 2004 Suburban Gages Freaking This guy: http://home.comcast.net/~digital_dash_solutions/ http://myworld.ebay.com/digital_dash_solutions/ You can buy a completely rebuilt cluster with all of your information programmed into it. Then send your defective one back to him. __________________ 1972 GMC C10 Last edited by Manbearpig; 03-27-2010 at 03:18 AM.

03-28-2010, 01:29 AM	#4
bwood Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denison, Texas Posts: 1,919	Re: 2004 Suburban Gages Freaking Check with your local dealer and see if it might still fall under the extended warranty that was set up for this particular issue. __________________ 1998 GMC Sierra SLE 1/2 ton 2WD 305 Vortec -Gibson Stainless Cat Back Swept Side -SS Wheels 2005 Honda CRF250R 2006 Honda CRF150F

03-29-2010, 02:46 PM	#5
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: 2004 Suburban Gages Freaking Replaced the battery Saturday morning - everything but gauges working perfectly. Battery was the original. Taking the rig to the dealer - thanks for the info. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

03-29-2010, 10:29 PM	#6
bwood Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denison, Texas Posts: 1,919	Re: 2004 Suburban Gages Freaking If you don't fall under the extended warr/service bulliten, you may need to be resuscitated when the dealer gives you the price. Here is the details of the extended warr: http://www.gmspeedometerrecall.com/ http://www.gmspeedometerrecall.com/s...age-adjustment and here is the website where I found this: http://www.instrumentclusters.com/ Also Dorman is now selling remanufacturered clusters: https://www.dormanproducts.com/cgi-b...rid=0x001b4ab3 You will probably have to go through a retailer to get these, but Oreilly Auto, Autozone, NAPA all sell Dorman products. __________________ 1998 GMC Sierra SLE 1/2 ton 2WD 305 Vortec -Gibson Stainless Cat Back Swept Side -SS Wheels 2005 Honda CRF250R 2006 Honda CRF150F



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