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bluex · 02-04-2010, 05:57 PM

Does the hour meter in the cluster only go to 2-3000 hrs before it rolls over back to 0? I hardly ever look at the one in my 07 Classic and flipped past it yesterday after resetting the trip odo and it was on 15.5 hrs. I cant remember if it was close to 2k or 3k hrs before. The digits all work on the odo and trip odo though. I thought it was weird that it would roll over that low with so much space left on the display? I mean if it can show 1000 hrs, then it should be able to show 9999 at least?

Any ideas, the truck has about 54k on it, but they must be mostly highway b/c I bought it with 33k and it showed around 900 hrs when I got it. I think the last time I looked at it, it was over 2k hrs but I never really pay it any attention. Except when I saw it only showed 15 hrs...

GCncsuHD · 02-04-2010, 06:02 PM

Has the cluster been replaced? Are you looking at the timer or the actual hour meter? Mine has both in my 03, and I am at right around 4800 hours on the hour meter, but I can reset my other timer any time I want.

bluex · 02-04-2010, 06:23 PM

The cluster has not been replaced by me or by the dealer according to their records. The truck is a SL, so it only has the odo, 1 trip odo and hr meter. I dont know if it can be reset as I didnt get a owners manual with it either.

bluex · 02-09-2010, 04:57 PM

bump,

No ideas anyone?

463 · 02-12-2010, 12:06 AM

the hour meter i think counts to 9999 hours. seen a lot at the 6000+ mark. ave truck should have 2500 hours for every 60000 miles.

Truckism · 02-13-2010, 10:28 PM

My 2003 kept resetting the trip meter and randomly changed language. At first, I thought someone was f'ing with me. The dash was replaced under warranty.

JohnC · 02-14-2010, 12:01 AM

My 03 is in the 4,000 range.

GCncsuHD · 02-15-2010, 09:34 PM

Saw this today:
.IPC Engine Hour Meter Resets - keywords cluster DIC display hour meter intermittent start up #PIT4368A - (05/29/2007)[b]2003-2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic2003-2007 GMC Sierra ClassicSome owners may comment of the ipc engine hour meter resetting. This concern may be very intermittent and normally occurs at key up and/or start up.

GM Engineering is aware of this concern and working on a correction. At this time there has been varying success repairing this concern with the following information:

<LI type=1>Check the battery/s with the Midtronic's battery tester and also perform a load test using a Vat40 or similar load tester to make sure the battery/s are in good condition. We have found in some cases a weak battery could cause this concern, this step is very important on vehicles with the 6.6L Diesel Engine where both batteries are used for cranking the engine. <LI type=1>Check the battery cables and make sure all connections are clean and tight. <LI type=1>Check the IPC powers and grounds (G200, G203, G100, G110 and the braided ground strap between the engine and cowl G104 and G107) connections and make sure they are clean and tight. 1.If the IPC has not been replaced, replace the IPC.

Gray Ghost · 02-16-2010, 02:40 AM

Well that explains mine going from 3045 hours to 3.1 the other day. I did not reset it myself...just happened during a road trip. I better write that number down before I forget it.

bluex · 02-16-2010, 05:28 PM

Its probably my battery then. I have noticed lately on the cold mornings it is having trouble starting the truck. Thats probably what did it. I'm not too worried about it.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-16-2010, 09:51 PM

My truck has 3,424 hours on it and a little over 122,000 miles, so it's an average of 35.6mph. Neat.

Hopefully it's just your battery.

fiddy9apache · 02-16-2010, 11:39 PM

my work truck has 94500 on it and has 3800ish hours.

02-04-2010, 05:57 PM	#1
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Hour Meter Does the hour meter in the cluster only go to 2-3000 hrs before it rolls over back to 0? I hardly ever look at the one in my 07 Classic and flipped past it yesterday after resetting the trip odo and it was on 15.5 hrs. I cant remember if it was close to 2k or 3k hrs before. The digits all work on the odo and trip odo though. I thought it was weird that it would roll over that low with so much space left on the display? I mean if it can show 1000 hrs, then it should be able to show 9999 at least? Any ideas, the truck has about 54k on it, but they must be mostly highway b/c I bought it with 33k and it showed around 900 hrs when I got it. I think the last time I looked at it, it was over 2k hrs but I never really pay it any attention. Except when I saw it only showed 15 hrs... __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Last edited by bluex; 02-04-2010 at 05:58 PM.

02-04-2010, 06:02 PM	#2
GCncsuHD Charlie Daniels w/ a Tq Wrench Join Date: May 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 1,570	Re: Hour Meter Has the cluster been replaced? Are you looking at the timer or the actual hour meter? Mine has both in my 03, and I am at right around 4800 hours on the hour meter, but I can reset my other timer any time I want. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 67 C10 Shortbed "Great Grandpa's Truck" I6 3 on the Tree 71k original miles 5.3 swap in the works 69 K5 Blazer-Family Beach Cruiser Project 78 K30 Dually Semi-Retired Fire Truck 350/SM465 35"s SOLD01 2500HD ECSB 6.0 4x4 5.13's 8" lift 38"s

02-04-2010, 06:23 PM	#3
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: Hour Meter The cluster has not been replaced by me or by the dealer according to their records. The truck is a SL, so it only has the odo, 1 trip odo and hr meter. I dont know if it can be reset as I didnt get a owners manual with it either. __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

02-09-2010, 04:57 PM	#4
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: Hour Meter bump, No ideas anyone? __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

02-12-2010, 12:06 AM	#5
463 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sask Canada Posts: 1,666	Re: Hour Meter the hour meter i think counts to 9999 hours. seen a lot at the 6000+ mark. ave truck should have 2500 hours for every 60000 miles. __________________ Trueman

02-13-2010, 10:28 PM	#6
Truckism Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gainesville, Va. Posts: 75	Re: Hour Meter My 2003 kept resetting the trip meter and randomly changed language. At first, I thought someone was f'ing with me. The dash was replaced under warranty. __________________ '03 2500HD Crew Duramax Allison '70 Custom-10 LWB Fleetside '69 C-10 SWB Fleetside 4X4 4-Speed '72 VW Drag Car BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359544 MY RIDE: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=347614

02-14-2010, 12:01 AM	#7
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Hour Meter My 03 is in the 4,000 range.

02-15-2010, 09:34 PM	#8
GCncsuHD Charlie Daniels w/ a Tq Wrench Join Date: May 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 1,570	Re: Hour Meter Saw this today: .IPC Engine Hour Meter Resets - keywords cluster DIC display hour meter intermittent start up #PIT4368A - (05/29/2007)[b]2003-2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic2003-2007 GMC Sierra ClassicSome owners may comment of the ipc engine hour meter resetting. This concern may be very intermittent and normally occurs at key up and/or start up. GM Engineering is aware of this concern and working on a correction. At this time there has been varying success repairing this concern with the following information: <LI type=1>Check the battery/s with the Midtronic's battery tester and also perform a load test using a Vat40 or similar load tester to make sure the battery/s are in good condition. We have found in some cases a weak battery could cause this concern, this step is very important on vehicles with the 6.6L Diesel Engine where both batteries are used for cranking the engine. <LI type=1>Check the battery cables and make sure all connections are clean and tight. <LI type=1>Check the IPC powers and grounds (G200, G203, G100, G110 and the braided ground strap between the engine and cowl G104 and G107) connections and make sure they are clean and tight. 1.If the IPC has not been replaced, replace the IPC. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 67 C10 Shortbed "Great Grandpa's Truck" I6 3 on the Tree 71k original miles 5.3 swap in the works 69 K5 Blazer-Family Beach Cruiser Project 78 K30 Dually Semi-Retired Fire Truck 350/SM465 35"s SOLD01 2500HD ECSB 6.0 4x4 5.13's 8" lift 38"s

02-16-2010, 02:40 AM	#9
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Hour Meter Well that explains mine going from 3045 hours to 3.1 the other day. I did not reset it myself...just happened during a road trip. I better write that number down before I forget it. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

02-16-2010, 05:28 PM	#10
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: Hour Meter Its probably my battery then. I have noticed lately on the cold mornings it is having trouble starting the truck. Thats probably what did it. I'm not too worried about it. __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

02-16-2010, 09:51 PM	#11
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Hour Meter My truck has 3,424 hours on it and a little over 122,000 miles, so it's an average of 35.6mph. Neat. Hopefully it's just your battery. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-16-2010, 11:39 PM	#12
fiddy9apache Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ftw tex Posts: 682	Re: Hour Meter my work truck has 94500 on it and has 3800ish hours.

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