Gauge Cluster Gremlins - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dave2953 · 08-09-2007, 01:56 PM

I recently put a CST cluster in my truck and did the rewire following GMCPaul's instructions. My turn signals/hazards work great when the headlights are off. When the headlights are on the signals switch sides (when you have the left blinker on the right one blinks and vice versa) Also, the hazards don't flash on the cluster when the headlights are on. This problem is only in the cluster; everything works as it should on the exterior regardless of the headlights being on or off. Thanks for your help.

cdowns · 08-09-2007, 02:05 PM

i like gremlins people give them a bad rap

retodd7711 · 08-09-2007, 06:29 PM

the printed circuits on the back of cluster have been known to cause Gremlins. Check carefully for broken on dirty wires. Grease and oil make good conductors and current can pass thru to another circuit.

byrd · 08-09-2007, 07:01 PM

check for a bad or broken ground on the printed circuit or, you may need to ground the case of the cluster to your truck for proper operation. The trucks came with a ground clip from the factory and most do not replace it....Randy

dave2953 · 08-09-2007, 10:12 PM

Thank you both for your responses. I'll check the board out in the morning.

08-09-2007, 01:56 PM	#1
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Gauge Cluster Gremlins I recently put a CST cluster in my truck and did the rewire following GMCPaul's instructions. My turn signals/hazards work great when the headlights are off. When the headlights are on the signals switch sides (when you have the left blinker on the right one blinks and vice versa) Also, the hazards don't flash on the cluster when the headlights are on. This problem is only in the cluster; everything works as it should on the exterior regardless of the headlights being on or off. Thanks for your help. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250 Last edited by dave2953; 08-09-2007 at 01:58 PM.

08-09-2007, 02:05 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Gauge Cluster Gremlins i like gremlins people give them a bad rap Attached Images __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-09-2007, 06:29 PM	#3
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Gauge Cluster Gremlins the printed circuits on the back of cluster have been known to cause Gremlins. Check carefully for broken on dirty wires. Grease and oil make good conductors and current can pass thru to another circuit. __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

08-09-2007, 10:12 PM	#5
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Gauge Cluster Gremlins Thank you both for your responses. I'll check the board out in the morning. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.