Instrument Cluster light burned out
#1
Instrument Cluster light burned out
I have a burned light in my 2003 Monte Carlo LS 3.4 instrument cluster (fuel gauge). I had it all disassembled and could not figure out how to access the light bulbs on the circuit board. I assume the gauge indicators have to be taken off somehow, but didn't want to risk damage. Can anyone help, in the disassembly and where to fine new bulbs?
Thanks in advance!
Steen
Thanks in advance!
Steen
#2
dont quote me on this as i havent taken apart the monte cluster yet.
but there should be a white or black plastic piece that is on the back that can pop off using a screw driver correct? usually black or white anyways
this should reveal the back of the circuit board. you will see your potentiometers for your dial and there should be little rectangle plastic pieces that extend from the circuit board.. they should twist and pop out
**scratch that** gm made the impala and monte carlo ones "non serviceable" because they are soldered in. if you know how to solder or know somebody who can solder it may be able to be fixed by soldering a new bulb or led into its original place. sorry
but there should be a white or black plastic piece that is on the back that can pop off using a screw driver correct? usually black or white anyways
this should reveal the back of the circuit board. you will see your potentiometers for your dial and there should be little rectangle plastic pieces that extend from the circuit board.. they should twist and pop out
**scratch that** gm made the impala and monte carlo ones "non serviceable" because they are soldered in. if you know how to solder or know somebody who can solder it may be able to be fixed by soldering a new bulb or led into its original place. sorry
#3
check out bbengineer.com. he can do differerent colors and the led will last a long time. he also will do the temp. control unit to match. you will have to send your cluster to him and turnaround time was 1 week when I did mine. bbengineer is a member here at mcf.
Last edited by jeff2425; 09-05-2010 at 09:11 PM.
#4
I have a burned light in my 2003 Monte Carlo LS 3.4 instrument cluster (fuel gauge). I had it all disassembled and could not figure out how to access the light bulbs on the circuit board. I assume the gauge indicators have to be taken off somehow, but didn't want to risk damage. Can anyone help, in the disassembly and where to fine new bulbs?
Thanks in advance!
Steen
Thanks in advance!
Steen
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