How do I reset my GM instrument cluster?

Your 2003-2006 GM gauge cluster may very well be malfunctioning as it’s a very common problem on these years and you may be wondering how to reset it. Unfortunately there is no real way to “reset” it other than to simply unplug it and plug it back in which likely won’t fix any of the common problems that they have. It might get your needles to reset back to zero temporarily but if the gauge motor is the root problem, which it usually is, then the needle will simply act up again sooner or later.

Other common problems that they develop are dim or dead PRNDL screen, dim or dead odometer screen, odometer ERROR message, language menu constantly scrolling across the odometer screen, battery drain, total power failure that can be intermittent or permanent, can sometimes come back on by hitting the dash and can sometimes be worse during cold temperatures. Unfortunately none of these problem can be solved by resetting the instrument cluster either. These kinds of problems will require gauge cluster repair.

If you have any questions about your specific GM instrument cluster problems or would like a quote on the repair of your gauge cluster please email fred@drspeedometer.com

Do you have the infamous “language scrolling problem” on your 03-06 Silverado or other full size Chevrolet?

This problem is where your Driver Information Center display (odometer display) constantly scrolls from English, to Spanish, to French and so on. This problem can’t be solved by the dealer without a complete replacement of the entire instrument cluster at a cost of $800+. But we’ve found the fix and can repair this here at Dr.Speedometer for way less than even half of dealer cost.

If you have the language scrolling problem and want to get it resolved you can place an order for our Full Rebuild service here: http://drspeedometer.com/how-to-buy or give us a call at 800-405-1056!

Meet Kathy B. the newest member of the Dr.Speedometer team! Kathy will be handling emails, phone calls and supporting our main tech Mike with his repairs. Welcome to the team Kathy!

If you need instrument cluster repair for your Silverado, Trailblazer, Sierra, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon or other GM send Kathy an email or call on her toll-free line at 800-405-1056 and she’ll help you get your questions answered and get your order placed so you can get your gauges fixed ASAP!

 

Send Kathy your questions using the form below!

Please pray for our neighbors in Joplin, we’ve got personal friends and family that has lost homes and survived very near misses in last night’s 6 mile long, 3/4 mile wide F4 tornado that ripped the town in half. Unfortunately at this time at least 90 people are confirmed dead and thousands injured – it will be years before Joplin recovers from the physical damage and the memory will likely never fade for those who live there.

Our prayers go out to the family members of those 90 souls and to the injured and those who’ve lost everything.

Our phones may be down or intermittent for the next day or so due to the near by tornado strike last night in Joplin, MO about 25 minutes from our office. We’ve lost power and are replying to emails remotely but we don’t expect any disruption in cluster repairs or UPS shipments, we’re hoping power is restored by the end of the day.

I’d like to say a big Thank You to all my Canadian customers and let everyone up in the Great White North know that we are happy to work with you to get your cluster repaired.

The process is slightly different in that you will need to package your cluster up and mail it to me and cover that cost on your end.  Most of my Canadian friends are using Canada Post for that and delivery times are reasonable at around a week.  I’ll cover the cost of the return shipment via USPS.  The amount you pay me is the same as for US customers and you can order using the regular order page here:  http://drspeedometer.com/how-to-buy

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call me anytime at 1-800-405-1056.

Thanks!
Fred
Dr.Speedometer

Has your digital display gone out, started to flicker or is it impossible to see during the day?  Well, after speaking with many GM drivers over the phone we determined it’s a growing problem and we set out to get to the bottom of the issue.  We’re now offering digital display repair service in addition to our standard gauge repair work. If you have a 99-06 GM with a dim, dark, flickering or intermittent odometer display or PRNDL display you are eligible for this service.

This is commonly seen in Silverado and Sierra PRNDL and odometer displays but is also possible in all other GM clusters from 99-06.  This issue is most usually characterized by a dim, dark, flickering, intermittent or faded appearance to the electronic display.  If you are experiencing any of these issues and want to get them resolved please contact us at the number below.  This service will be included into our regular rebuild cost and will not be an extra charge.

Contact us if you have any questions at 1-800-405-1056

As of today DrSpeedometer.com is officially “Mobile Ready”, what does that mean?  It means that if you are one of the millions of smart phone users who like to visit websites on their phone (number of smart phone users are expected to exceed 1 billion worldwide by 2014) you can now get a much easier to use version of the site, optimized for your phone.  While checking the site’s analytics I noticed we are getting quite a few mobile visitors and I wanted to make sure their experience on the site was as good as possible.  After checking around for the best option I came across this WordPress plugin that makes it pretty easy to convert a WP site to a mobile ready site.

To check out the mobile version of the site click the small text link at the bottom of any page in the left corner. Enjoy!

No doubt you’ve probably noticed those diesel pick up trucks driving around your town with the huge 5″ exhaust pipe sticking out the back and wondered…”what’s up with those huge exhaust pipes, is that just some fad for looks and noise?”  Well, you might be surprised to hear that there’s more than just look and noise behind big exhaust on turbo diesels.

Because of the way turbochargers work, they are actually more efficient with a bigger exhaust.  Honestly, the best exhaust for a turbo engine is no exhaust at all!  The reason has to do with back pressure, basically you want a lot of pressure going into the turbo (from the burned fuel) and little or no pressure on the other side of the turbo.  When you have that condition you get a more efficient turbo system which leads to faster spool up leading to the bottom line: more power, sooner.  What could be better right?  Well, how about better fuel economy?  Yup, a more efficient system also leads to better fuel economy – when you don’t have your foot to the floor that is!

So the next time you see a Duramax or Cummins next to you at the light with a 5″ pipe you can turn to your buddy and tell him all about back pressure and turbo exhaust systems and you’ll look like the genius, have fun!

Yup, we’re on Facebook now.  It’s time to join the masses and jump in with both feet to see what all the fuss is about!  They say Facebook is the only site Google fears – and Facebook supposedly gets 1/3rd of ALL internet traffic.  Yup, I guess we better be there!

Announcing the launch of DrSpeedometer’s Facebook Page!  Click here to go to the page and “Like” it (or not!)

As a way to test whether my customers really give a flip about Facebook and social media I’m offering $15.00 off any instrument cluster repair job for anyone who visits my FB page at the link above and clicks the “Like” button there.  I’ll let ya know when this offer expires.

Edit: This coupon is now expired, thanks to those who took advantage of it while it lasted! – The Doc, 9/16/10