Help! Do I need to fix my whole cluster!? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Heavy87Chevy · 03-16-2011, 01:43 AM

I'm going to be fixing a few things on my truck tomorrow & I want to fix the little orange needle that no longer moves, & just sits at park. Is there some easy way to fix it or do I need a whole new cluster? Im sure there lots of these at my local junkyards if theres a quick fix. If not, then I'll fix it another day. Thanks for the help!

THE "10" SILVERADO · 03-16-2011, 01:52 AM

it should be connected to the column by some string or something (mine was connected with dental floss) to where when you shift it will move with it......you'd have to take off the instrument bezel to see the string and if you can fix it or not....and no you don't need another cluster (from the information you've given us)....this applies to an automatic (that I'm assuming you have).....

not that great a picture but if you can see right above my column for reference

Heavy87Chevy · 03-16-2011, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by THE "10" SILVERADO

it should be connected to the column by some string or something (mine was connected with dental floss) to where when you shift it will move with it......you'd have to take off the instrument bezel to see the string and if you can fix it or not....and no you don't need another cluster (from the information you've given us)....this applies to an automatic (that I'm assuming you have).....

not that great a picture but if you can see right above my column for reference

Alright that helps, I'll have a look tomorrow. It is an automatic! Heres a pic, just cause you all love pics ha! It'll be back from avoiding winter salt in a couple weeks

THE "10" SILVERADO · 03-16-2011, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Heavy87Chevy

Alright that helps, I'll have a look tomorrow. It is an automatic! Heres a pic, just cause you all love pics ha! It'll be back from avoiding winter salt in a couple weeks

Yep! that should be your problem....I checked mine when I first got it and found out that the dental floss was broken....also my needle was broken off (how'd that get broken off since it is protected?) I don't know but just get ready to run some string or dental floss to fix it..

BLE 'BURBAN · 03-16-2011, 02:56 AM

I'll find a part # at work in the morning for that cable and let you know where they can still be found

motornut · 03-16-2011, 07:51 AM

looks ok
what i see you need a screw to hold the clip to the colum

muddnutz · 03-16-2011, 11:35 AM

Salvage yard charged me only 1$ for complete selector
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BLE 'BURBAN · 03-16-2011, 09:01 PM

whelp, I found the part number but it'll do no good since it's long since been discontinued and there are no stocking dealerships out there. So it looks like either wrecking yard or LMCTRUCK is your best bet.

03-16-2011, 01:43 AM	#1
Heavy87Chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Peterborough, Ontario Posts: 54	Help! Do I need to fix my whole cluster!? I'm going to be fixing a few things on my truck tomorrow & I want to fix the little orange needle that no longer moves, & just sits at park. Is there some easy way to fix it or do I need a whole new cluster? Im sure there lots of these at my local junkyards if theres a quick fix. If not, then I'll fix it another day. Thanks for the help!

03-16-2011, 01:52 AM	#2
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: Help! Do I need to fix my whole cluster!? it should be connected to the column by some string or something (mine was connected with dental floss) to where when you shift it will move with it......you'd have to take off the instrument bezel to see the string and if you can fix it or not....and no you don't need another cluster (from the information you've given us)....this applies to an automatic (that I'm assuming you have)..... not that great a picture but if you can see right above my column for reference Attached Images __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9 Last edited by THE "10" SILVERADO; 03-16-2011 at 01:54 AM.

03-16-2011, 02:56 AM	#5
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Help! Do I need to fix my whole cluster!? I'll find a part # at work in the morning for that cable and let you know where they can still be found Attached Images __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

03-16-2011, 07:51 AM	#6
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Help! Do I need to fix my whole cluster!? looks ok what i see you need a screw to hold the clip to the colum Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

03-16-2011, 11:35 AM	#7
muddnutz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Canton/Holly Springs Ga Posts: 89	Re: Help! Do I need to fix my whole cluster!? Salvage yard charged me only 1$ for complete selector Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1986 K-10 "ole blue"

03-16-2011, 09:01 PM	#8
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Help! Do I need to fix my whole cluster!? whelp, I found the part number but it'll do no good since it's long since been discontinued and there are no stocking dealerships out there. So it looks like either wrecking yard or LMCTRUCK is your best bet. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade



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