What do you guy's think of the color combo? For more information on installing LED's in this style of cluster see: th-cam.com/video/y35oEE5v58w/w-d-xo.html
I love that color combo! It's honestly the color combo I went with on my car, just never can find clear needles, and seem to be forever stuck with those orange needles.
Like the color change. I have been looking at something similar but to me the ice blue background seems to have a cleaner look to me just don't know what color to do the needles with.
Late to the comments but you are just really smooth, you know your stuff very well, have a wellspring of electrical engineering knowledge and are not a 'look at me I am so smart person' in the least. Humble and smart to great qualities. I have 0 interest in the repair of Chevy clusters, zero, none... nada but you make it interesting and relaxing Thank you for the continued well made videos sir!
Nice job on that one. Always enjoy watching your videos. Jeff repaired my failed attempt of rebuilding my cluster all most a year ago and still works great.
Jeff, I have a 2007 Suburban cluster the LEDs on the oil gauge no longer light. So I thought maybe a cold joint upstream or most likely a defective transistor since both went dark at the same time. I can't find anything that tells me what transistor contols the dial LEDs or what transistor value it is. Also I was trying to make a harness out of a cluster cable I got from the junk yard but was not able to find a wiring diagram to make connections to so that the cluster comes alive. Would you be able to share that info with me? Thank you so much for your assistance. I am pretty good at fixing things once I have the right schematics etc.
On my 03 Silverado Cluster, it twitches and has intermittent use. I pull it out, unplug the wires, and its fine again, getting to be a pain because sometimes it does it every other day sometimes multiple a day, but all gauges and lights work, could it be the connectors or wiring?
Looks great, Jeff. Nice creative fix on the fet. I always ask people how they would fix something like that. Dont panic #1. lol. Your just like with the bargain finds and dumpster diving. Currently working on a samsung refrigerator with a bad logic board. I dont know about you but I live on other peoples waste. Lol
Have you ever replaced the fluorescent displays with other colors? I swapped leds for blue but it would be great for everything to be blue except needles and alerts
Can you repair Chrysler clusters? Say from a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500? My cluster went out one day while I was driving down the road. All the gauges just froze in place while driving down the highway. I got home and with key off the cluster was still illuminated, so I had to disconnect my battery. Now I have no cluster, wipers, horn, turn signals, brake lights, dome light, and headlight switch does nothing. The headlights and taillights now automatically come on with key in RUN position. I've learned through research on these 3rd Gen Dodge trucks that all the other functions I mentioned run through the cluster circuit. I yanked the cluster and checked every pin at the cluster's connectors. All my powers and grounds are good, no fuses blown or anything. So I'm calling the cluster. Does this sound familiar to you at all? Also I took my cluster apart and inspected the circuit board, visually I saw nothing wrong. I reassembled the cluster and it's now just sitting in my garage. I did not attempt to fix the cluster. Sorry to make this lengthy, but do you only repair GM clusters? I wanna send mine in somewhere, but I don't know who to go to. Thanks in advance! =]
With a problem like yours yours you'll want to send it into somebody that is more experience with Dodge. If you removed the needles it'll require calibration on reassembly.
Do you ever have to change the trip button switch. We have to change clusters alot just because we can't get the miles for a driving log at work. We mostly have GM trucks that range from 2005-2020. The 07 and newer styles seem to have the most problems. I was seeing if you would share the part number for it and I could try changing them. I have watched most of your videos on them and want to try. If it doesn't work I could send them to you.
@@jeffescortlx thanks, I will try my hand at it. We will see how it goes. I have a rheostat on a Miller welder board I am going to try too. It is 1200 for the new board only 5 terminals.
Jeff, So many questions. What do you use for jumpers? What temperature are you set at for your cluster soldering projects? Where do you buy and would you link to where to buy the leds and the replacement resistors you use? Will you ever make a introduction video of how circuits such as these work? Have you considered setting up a paypal or patreon that we could use to donate to your channel? Thank you so much for your videos! Cheers!
1: solid strand leads for short runs. Transformer wire for long runs. 2: 320°c. 3: LED from over seas manufacturer. Resistors from digi-key, mouser or Newark. 4: probably not, but you never know. 5: maybe some day in the future. But not necessary now. 6: your welcome.
@@Iskremfrpupy the native 12v flat tops are made to spec and not stocked. People typically give me stink face when they hear how much they have to spend to reach minimum order quantity. Unless you're high volume, you'll be happy buying from a vendor like mouser.
@@Iskremfrpupy if you look on eBay there is one guy in Wisconsin that sells the same LEDS Jeff uses on the 03 to 07 classic clusters. Stay away from partsam LEDS.
Thanks so much for the in-depth video, I learned a lot! Couple of questions. Can you recommend a microscope that is less expensive but will magnify enough to make a ckt board repair? If I was going to do repairs a lot then I wouldn't mind getting the one you are using but I will probably repair a couple or three boards at first then maybe an occasional one later. Do you have part numbers for the LED's and where to purchase quality ones? And a bonus question, my tint causes my dash to be unreadable during the day. Is there some way to add some additional LED's for daytime illumination? that stay on without turning on the parking lights. Maybe something shining back on the cluster?
Here is more information on the LED part number: th-cam.com/video/y35oEE5v58w/w-d-xo.html And here is an example of a low cost microscope: th-cam.com/video/HENFD993E08/w-d-xo.html
I think it is time for some more videos. I enjoy watching them and have learned a lot from them. I don't think you do other LEDS swaps for like window switches and everything else to get rid of that ugly Aqua color. As of right now I have a 07 Avalanche that I have replace cluster green back ground and with white needles. Also already replace LEDS in all window, headlight, 4x4 switch and more. I am just waiting on some more 2012 green smd LEDS to get here from mouser. To do everything else, even the factory radio. So thank you for your vids and for inspiring me to get into cluster repair.
If you successfully pull off a SMD LED swap give your self a pat on the back. Seriously, not many people can can complete it without complications, especially without good tools like microscope and hot air or multiple soldering stations. I have done complete interior LED swaps, I just haven't had my schedule line up with the job for filming.
@@jeffescortlx It hasn't been that complicated yet. I actually find it to be relaxing. I use a microscope that use a hdmi output to a computer screen and use a hakko 888 and 2 $50 soldering stations like the ones you use, hakko desoldering gun and a cheap hot air station. Which they all work great. So by the end of this weekend should have mine full interior LED swap done. Then i got one other customer that wants me to do the same with his 09 but blue. Wanted to do mine first to see what I will need for smd's. Only problem I will find with his is that the climate control panel buttons have a green backing on them which I noticed with mine.
Welcome to another episode of "Instrument Cluster Horror Theater." Tonight's featured assault on Jeff's corneas will be a man-scream-inducing, purple and bright yellow LEDs..." (powers on the cluster board and screams 'Auuggh! My eyes, my eyes!') This presentation will be followed by an episode of Unsolved Mysteries - Jeff sees a huge diagonal gash across the board and asks "What the hell did the previous guy do to this cluster?" Check your local TV listings for showtimes. Great job on this cluster, Jeff.
I am wanting to swap leds on my 2013 GMC 2500HD. What type of LEDs are you using here, would they be the same for my truck or are they different. I've seen that will need the smd 3528 with 4 contacts or do they need the 2 contacts like yours in the video?
@@jeffescortlx Would there be a difference in brightness between the two? Also, the 4 pins are in a common anode or cathode. Which would be the correct choice?
I like it too, I wouldn’t mind doing something like that to my 2010 but my OCD wouldn’t let me since the lcds and the rest of the dash controls wouldn’t match! Would of like to see the inside of the stepper to figure why it was so crunchy!
No worries mate, curious minds inquire. Just love your videos, would of love to have a setup like this when I used to work at the dealer. Worked 7 years for a GM Truck Center, I changed and reprogrammed countless numbers of clusters.
I love the color combination. Where do you get those SMD Led to buy. I have a Ford 2016 Ranger and some of the LED's are blown and I need to change them.
Hey man love the video after seeing this I will be doing my own cluster was just wondering by any chance where I could buy the same needles as the on in the video I have a 2009 Silverado Chevy
@@jeffescortlxdamn man I looked around and couldn’t find any by any chance you don’t have more I could pay you for them just really like that’s style compare to the other ones
Do you fix all gauges? I have a 2003 Lincoln Navigator gauges that I had the key programmed but they were unable to correct the mileage, is that something that you could do and if so how much . A response would be greatly appreciated Thanks Tony
I have a 2005 pontiac g6 i need my gauges fixed both my mph and rpm needles twitch alot before doing their sweep, and looking to color change the lights
if the displays sometimes comes on when cold (max 0 to +5 degree ℃ or 32 to 41℉) then fades out when the cabin heats up, what would be your guess on what part of the board that have gone bad?
Sorry I don't get into selling individual parts like LEDs. I recommend a 5 mm with built in dropper resistor. Flat top not dome. Diffused instead of clear if you can find that option.
Hello, can you find out the source of electricity in the connection number for Tahoe 2007, I want to test the number before installing it, but I do not have the connection
You missed a connection. I was hired to replace the MOSFET Q16, you show in your video. But I noticed that there is a via connection to the large Drain pad that you did not add a jumper to. Since I'm only a professional solderer and do not know why the via connection is provided to the back side of the board, I added a jumper to it. I would appreciate knowing if you know...
Jeff as always great work, Jeff I have a 2003 Chev. Tahoe and the RPM Gauge is screwy could you help me out on what piece that would be, or am I overstepping for your knowledge if I am I don't mean to and apologies. Thank You Luigi D.L
03 GM cluster, you'll want to have a full rebuild done on that one. Replace all the original stepper motors, lamps and by now you'll have a dozen fractured solder joints. Intermittent power is right around the corner and I bet your gear select display is dim.
Where do you recommend getting good quality surface mount LEDs like those. I’m kinda tired of replacing mine every year it seems like with the eBay specials lol
Hi I have 07 Saturn aura it has one problem is illuminating LED burn behind speedometer let me if you can fix it or let me know about that thanks again
@@jeffescortlx thanks for your response.... any ideas? It acts like its working correctly(slowly rises to~210), but when I hook up my snap on scan tool it reads(47°) lower. These only have 1 sensor for ECT. Is there a reset? Or?
@@jeffescortlx no other mods to truck, buuuuut i haven had cluster out.... needle drops to 160 not below so i "imagine" not.... ill have to check..... also I watched your contact info video and am interested in combining my electronics interstes and mechanical/LS work..... AKA tuning and guage repair/customizing.
Great video Jeff. I'll bet that stepper motor was damaged by the owner attempting to install one of those aftermarket pointers. Those aftermarket pointers can fit insanely tight and you really have to be careful installing and removing those. And if you're not aware of that before you put them on, it can be a recipe for disaster.
Yes typically the 03-06 after market needles fit too tight, but these slid on nicely. Felt better than the average 3rd party. Maybe he didn't twist off the original needle and tried to pull straight up without breaking it free first?
@@jeffescortlx On a side note, where did you get your white rectangular T-15 tip tray? I've been using a few of the Hakko B2756 circular tray's. Would be nice to consolidate all of my tips into one tray.
@@jeffescortlx Gotcha. That's a pretty slick tip tray. I'm surprised Hakko doesn't make a T-15 tip tray that holds more tips. What would be really cool is a custom T-15 tip tray similar to yours that is designed to mount on a pegboard angled at about 45°. I'd pay to have that made.
@@AllenMotorsportsfor current prices and lead time I can be reached at the email address listed in the description of this video. Sorry I can't give quotes in the comments section.
@@xsiner oh, you have the older style. It's not going to look the same, but LED install is no additional cost over the rebuild cost of 130 plus shipping for the older style.
Hi Jeff, do you repair Mitsubishi units or know someone who does? My local guy (Phoenix) wants $375 to fix a speedometer that only works after tapping on the plastic. Thanks for the reply!
"lets check for display fanspin" but jeff you didnt check ppbus! where is the ppbus????? refference aside i kinda agree on the looks too but instead of blue i would choose green for the scales
Hey I have a 2004 gmc cluster and you know those are really badly made. How much do you charge and if you have a business email available I would appreciate it,thanks
I assume that cluster would have popped the fuse at some point. Knowing people it popped the first, replaced it, popped it, then they tried a larger one. LOL
Please no your giving nightmares. I also work in industrial controls and those people should know better. But nope, if a fuse pops instead of trouble shooting, they just stick in the biggest fuse they can find, and then send in boards for repair that were shooting flames.
Already subscribed long while ago.and love your fixes on all the clusters, that's very interesting for me to watch! Would absolutely love to see your fix on that 50 inch Vizio tv!!!!
I want to thank you for the videos. Watching all your channel. I am trying to find suppliers for parts to fix and customize clusters. Really would like to your bench setup. Looking to get wiring harnesses from the junkyard as well as clusters for parts and repairs.
@@jeffescortlx That’s fantastic! Is there a way I can send you my cluster? Do you have a website to begin this process? Mahalo for your time, have an awesome day today! 🤙🏾
What do you guy's think of the color combo?
For more information on installing LED's in this style of cluster see:
th-cam.com/video/y35oEE5v58w/w-d-xo.html
I love that color combo! It's honestly the color combo I went with on my car, just never can find clear needles, and seem to be forever stuck with those orange needles.
@@ChucksBasix what year is yours?
Hi Jeff, question for ya. Where do you get your 5mm flat top LED's with built in resistor?
@@XXXXXXXXXZZXXXXXXXXX I buy them directly from the manufacturer that sells out of Shenzhen. They only sell in large quantities to wholesalers.
Like the color change. I have been looking at something similar but to me the ice blue background seems to have a cleaner look to me just don't know what color to do the needles with.
Late to the comments but you are just really smooth, you know your stuff very well, have a wellspring of electrical engineering knowledge and are not a 'look at me I am so smart person' in the least. Humble and smart to great qualities. I have 0 interest in the repair of Chevy clusters, zero, none... nada but you make it interesting and relaxing Thank you for the continued well made videos sir!
Nice job on that one. Always enjoy watching your videos. Jeff repaired my failed attempt of rebuilding my cluster all most a year ago and still works great.
What's he charge for a failed attempt rebuild?
@@Sethyarborough 120.00
Great job! Like the blue LEDs. Can't wait to see the fix on the TV as well.
@ 7:25 "Let's check for display fanspin" Someone has been watching Louis Rossmann, LOL.
I was wondering how long it would take for someone to catch that. That was quick.
Perfect timing, sitting in hotel doing nothing. Good time for a video.
Looks good!
First!
My new vocabulary, Mosfet's, Via's, Stepper motors, Solder mask, Tracers, and my favorite, Ripped pads!
You'll fit right in on my channel. If I could change my channel name I'd change it to "ripped pads".
Always enjoy seeing a master at work. Thanks for the content!
That board is extra crispy like some of the amps I work on.
Jeff, I have a 2007 Suburban cluster the LEDs on the oil gauge no longer light. So I thought maybe a cold joint upstream or most likely a defective transistor since both went dark at the same time. I can't find anything that tells me what transistor contols the dial LEDs or what transistor value it is. Also I was trying to make a harness out of a cluster cable I got from the junk yard but was not able to find a wiring diagram to make connections to so that the cluster comes alive. Would you be able to share that info with me? Thank you so much for your assistance. I am pretty good at fixing things once I have the right schematics etc.
What’s the part number on white LEDs
Looks awesome! Also looks purple to me.
On my 03 Silverado Cluster, it twitches and has intermittent use. I pull it out, unplug the wires, and its fine again, getting to be a pain because sometimes it does it every other day sometimes multiple a day, but all gauges and lights work, could it be the connectors or wiring?
Great video.. Mines is the same but nothing looks burnt in it. Where should I look ? All my fuses and wiring is good
Might just be fractured joints, they don't always burn up.
Look awesome Jeff you always do a great job 1000% recommended
I know this video is old but how many bulbs are needed? I want to do blue for my needles and white replacing the aqua.
Looks great, Jeff. Nice creative fix on the fet. I always ask people how they would fix something like that. Dont panic #1. lol. Your just like with the bargain finds and dumpster diving. Currently working on a samsung refrigerator with a bad logic board. I dont know about you but I live on other peoples waste. Lol
Some people gamble, some people drink and some do drugs. My thrill is fixing garbage! : p
Have you ever replaced the fluorescent displays with other colors? I swapped leds for blue but it would be great for everything to be blue except needles and alerts
@@DrDrax-tz8xv you really can't change the color of the vacuum fluorescent display. But you can cover it with color transparency film.
@@jeffescortlx Thanks for the info. That is what I suspected but figured I would as the expert.
I wish I would have seen this video a long time ago. Very informative!
Can you repair Chrysler clusters? Say from a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500? My cluster went out one day while I was driving down the road. All the gauges just froze in place while driving down the highway. I got home and with key off the cluster was still illuminated, so I had to disconnect my battery. Now I have no cluster, wipers, horn, turn signals, brake lights, dome light, and headlight switch does nothing. The headlights and taillights now automatically come on with key in RUN position. I've learned through research on these 3rd Gen Dodge trucks that all the other functions I mentioned run through the cluster circuit. I yanked the cluster and checked every pin at the cluster's connectors. All my powers and grounds are good, no fuses blown or anything. So I'm calling the cluster. Does this sound familiar to you at all? Also I took my cluster apart and inspected the circuit board, visually I saw nothing wrong. I reassembled the cluster and it's now just sitting in my garage. I did not attempt to fix the cluster. Sorry to make this lengthy, but do you only repair GM clusters? I wanna send mine in somewhere, but I don't know who to go to. Thanks in advance! =]
With a problem like yours yours you'll want to send it into somebody that is more experience with Dodge. If you removed the needles it'll require calibration on reassembly.
@@jeffescortlx Okay for sure! Thanks for the reply! Love your work! =]
Which wires give power up to display and cluster ?
I would like to do this same upgrade to my Silverado cluster.
Can you please provide price and shipping details ?
Man that looks beautiful. That would fit perfect for a GMC yukon denali or something similar.
Do you ever have to change the trip button switch. We have to change clusters alot just because we can't get the miles for a driving log at work. We mostly have GM trucks that range from 2005-2020. The 07 and newer styles seem to have the most problems. I was seeing if you would share the part number for it and I could try changing them. I have watched most of your videos on them and want to try. If it doesn't work I could send them to you.
I believe it's 6x6x3 mm tactile smd.
@@jeffescortlx thanks, I will try my hand at it. We will see how it goes. I have a rheostat on a Miller welder board I am going to try too. It is 1200 for the new board only 5 terminals.
Jeff,
So many questions.
What do you use for jumpers?
What temperature are you set at for your cluster soldering projects?
Where do you buy and would you link to where to buy the leds and the replacement resistors you use?
Will you ever make a introduction video of how circuits such as these work?
Have you considered setting up a paypal or patreon that we could use to donate to your channel?
Thank you so much for your videos!
Cheers!
1: solid strand leads for short runs. Transformer wire for long runs.
2: 320°c.
3: LED from over seas manufacturer. Resistors from digi-key, mouser or Newark.
4: probably not, but you never know.
5: maybe some day in the future. But not necessary now.
6: your welcome.
@@jeffescortlx overseas manufacturer? Fine then, keep your secrets : P
@@Iskremfrpupy the native 12v flat tops are made to spec and not stocked. People typically give me stink face when they hear how much they have to spend to reach minimum order quantity. Unless you're high volume, you'll be happy buying from a vendor like mouser.
@@Iskremfrpupy if you look on eBay there is one guy in Wisconsin that sells the same LEDS Jeff uses on the 03 to 07 classic clusters. Stay away from partsam LEDS.
7:25 Gauge Cluster Repair Ft. Louis Rossmann lol 😂
How can I find purple led's and how do you reinstall the needles correctly so they want be off with powered up?
Looks hella good nice job. I think i wanna do mine with a new overlay and then new leds and needles
Thanks so much for the in-depth video, I learned a lot!
Couple of questions. Can you recommend a microscope that is less expensive but will magnify enough to make a ckt board repair? If I was going to do repairs a lot then I wouldn't mind getting the one you are using but I will probably repair a couple or three boards at first then maybe an occasional one later.
Do you have part numbers for the LED's and where to purchase quality ones?
And a bonus question, my tint causes my dash to be unreadable during the day. Is there some way to add some additional LED's for daytime illumination? that stay on without turning on the parking lights. Maybe something shining back on the cluster?
Here is more information on the LED part number:
th-cam.com/video/y35oEE5v58w/w-d-xo.html
And here is an example of a low cost microscope:
th-cam.com/video/HENFD993E08/w-d-xo.html
Is it crucial to solder the tiny square LED's to 2 of the pads of the circuit board? Will it not light up if they're touching all 4..
It will cause a shot if you use a 2 lead LED on a set of pads designed for 4.
Fantastic repair especially on the LED bulbs replacement. Very professional work bro. What size are these bulbs and where to buy them from?
They are a 3528. You can get genuine ones from Mouser, digi-key, Newark element 14.
What all cause the display to not work ? Also what color on the plug turn on the display and board ?
The MOSFET goes bad. If you check through my channel I have a few videos covering it.
I think it is time for some more videos. I enjoy watching them and have learned a lot from them. I don't think you do other LEDS swaps for like window switches and everything else to get rid of that ugly Aqua color. As of right now I have a 07 Avalanche that I have replace cluster green back ground and with white needles. Also already replace LEDS in all window, headlight, 4x4 switch and more. I am just waiting on some more 2012 green smd LEDS to get here from mouser. To do everything else, even the factory radio. So thank you for your vids and for inspiring me to get into cluster repair.
If you successfully pull off a SMD LED swap give your self a pat on the back. Seriously, not many people can can complete it without complications, especially without good tools like microscope and hot air or multiple soldering stations. I have done complete interior LED swaps, I just haven't had my schedule line up with the job for filming.
@@jeffescortlx It hasn't been that complicated yet. I actually find it to be relaxing. I use a microscope that use a hdmi output to a computer screen and use a hakko 888 and 2 $50 soldering stations like the ones you use, hakko desoldering gun and a cheap hot air station. Which they all work great. So by the end of this weekend should have mine full interior LED swap done. Then i got one other customer that wants me to do the same with his 09 but blue. Wanted to do mine first to see what I will need for smd's. Only problem I will find with his is that the climate control panel buttons have a green backing on them which I noticed with mine.
Would you ever do a parts comparison between a GM and Toyota cluster? To see if they use different quality parts
I don't get in too many Toyota clusters, but if I remember correctly I believe some of the truck clusters are from the same design as ford.
jeffescortlx It would be a fun video on the type of capacitors each company uses
Welcome to another episode of "Instrument Cluster Horror Theater." Tonight's featured assault on Jeff's corneas will be a man-scream-inducing, purple and bright yellow LEDs..." (powers on the cluster board and screams 'Auuggh! My eyes, my eyes!') This presentation will be followed by an episode of Unsolved Mysteries - Jeff sees a huge diagonal gash across the board and asks "What the hell did the previous guy do to this cluster?" Check your local TV listings for showtimes.
Great job on this cluster, Jeff.
Great look... Thumbs up as always... Constantly waiting for the next video!
I just bought a used 2016 Ford 1500. Do you do Ford Clusters too? .......Just in case.
I am wanting to swap leds on my 2013 GMC 2500HD. What type of LEDs are you using here, would they be the same for my truck or are they different. I've seen that will need the smd 3528 with 4 contacts or do they need the 2 contacts like yours in the video?
All 07-14 NBS use the same package size LED'S. If you can find the LEDs you want in a four pin, that will work great. Otherwise two pin work also.
@@jeffescortlx Would there be a difference in brightness between the two? Also, the 4 pins are in a common anode or cathode. Which would be the correct choice?
Awesome Job. Looks good 👌🏼
I like it too, I wouldn’t mind doing something like that to my 2010 but my OCD wouldn’t let me since the lcds and the rest of the dash controls wouldn’t match! Would of like to see the inside of the stepper to figure why it was so crunchy!
I should have taken the stepper motor apart on camera. Next time!
No worries mate, curious minds inquire. Just love your videos, would of love to have a setup like this when I used to work at the dealer. Worked 7 years for a GM Truck Center, I changed and reprogrammed countless numbers of clusters.
@@MaxPower_Designs and I bet the dealerships are still seeing these older clusters!
I love the color combination. Where do you get those SMD Led to buy. I have a Ford 2016 Ranger and some of the LED's are blown and I need to change them.
See the sticky comment for more LED information.
Hey man love the video after seeing this I will be doing my own cluster was just wondering by any chance where I could buy the same needles as the on in the video I have a 2009 Silverado Chevy
These are typically available on Amazon, eBay or through US Speedo website.
@@jeffescortlxdamn man I looked around and couldn’t find any by any chance you don’t have more I could pay you for them just really like that’s style compare to the other ones
@@bryantg7200 send me an email at 1mr.repairman@gmail.com
I don’t like the little needles going all the way across. Do you have a supplier for the steppers in these and have much call for them?
Since a stepper motor failure in the 07+ is very rare, I use donor parts for a instance like this.
Hey Jeff
Have a 07 Chevy Tahoe, my cluster needs repairing how do I connect with you and get mine repaired by you
th-cam.com/video/T_2WnJMsZaU/w-d-xo.html
Do you fix all gauges? I have a 2003 Lincoln Navigator gauges that I had the key programmed but they were unable to correct the mileage, is that something that you could do and if so how much . A response would be greatly appreciated Thanks Tony
What happened to the original cluster?
I have a 2005 pontiac g6 i need my gauges fixed both my mph and rpm needles twitch alot before doing their sweep, and looking to color change the lights
Sorry I'm currently not setup for the G6.
Nice job , I like the colors a lot ! :-) . Did I see or hear on.a video of yours that you were in Idaho & if so could I ask where?
Sorry I'm not in Idaho.
Whats the part number for those leds
if the displays sometimes comes on when cold (max 0 to +5 degree ℃ or 32 to 41℉) then fades out when the cabin heats up, what would be your guess on what part of the board that have gone bad?
Probably assuming you vehicle is the same make/model/year as the one in this video
@@jeffescortlx yes 2007 chevy suburban. its just that it still lights up when cold and goes black after it heats up.
@@FluffYSweD typical MOSFET issue.
I have a 2004 that I am looking for some Blue LED bulbs for. Do you have a part number? Or could I buy directly from you?
Sorry I don't get into selling individual parts like LEDs. I recommend a 5 mm with built in dropper resistor. Flat top not dome. Diffused instead of clear if you can find that option.
amazing work - thank you for showing us the results
Hello, can you find out the source of electricity in the connection number for Tahoe 2007, I want to test the number before installing it, but I do not have the connection
Pin 1 and 5 is positive and 13 is ground.
@@jeffescortlx Thank you 💛💐
@@almodraji your welcome ✌
Jeff what kind of wire you use for the jumper? To jump from stepper to the trace
For short runs I use the left over leads from my lamps. On the long runs I use coated electromagnet wire.
Is it uncommon for the stepper motors to go bad on these?
The stepper Motors in the new body style 07+ do not go bad.
@@jeffescortlx - good to know, thank you sir
Great job. What kind of solder are you using to bridge those connections? Assuming the wire is solder wire?
The jumper wire is just solid strand lead wire.
You missed a connection. I was hired to replace the MOSFET Q16, you show in your video. But I noticed that there is a via connection to the large Drain pad that you did not add a jumper to. Since I'm only a professional solderer and do not know why the via connection is provided to the back side of the board, I added a jumper to it. I would appreciate knowing if you know...
I'm pretty sure that just goes to a test point pad that's used during assembly for the bed of nails tester. But it's not needed for normal use.
@@jeffescortlx It's true, upon closer inspection it only went to a test pad. Thank you for the quick response during Thanks Giving.
Looking to upgrade to led light on 2002 trailblazer
What part number do you use
For that older style just flat top or square 5mm.
Jeff as always great work, Jeff I have a 2003 Chev. Tahoe and the RPM Gauge is screwy could you help me out on what piece that would be, or am I overstepping for your knowledge if I am I don't mean to and apologies. Thank You Luigi D.L
03 GM cluster, you'll want to have a full rebuild done on that one. Replace all the original stepper motors, lamps and by now you'll have a dozen fractured solder joints. Intermittent power is right around the corner and I bet your gear select display is dim.
hey Jeff what would the cost be if you did what was needed and maybe with a color light change?@@jeffescortlx
@@luigigdelucia1333 $130 plus return shipping.
@@jeffescortlx ok I'll remove it and contact you and go from there talk to you soon ldl
Jeff Can you add a trans temp motor to a 01 Tahoe cluster?
For 99-02 if you want to add trans temp you need to replace the cluster.
Where do you recommend getting good quality surface mount LEDs like those. I’m kinda tired of replacing mine every year it seems like with the eBay specials lol
The nice thing with 3528 is they are a very common SMD package. You can find them at mouser, digi-key, and Newark. They all sell quality brand LED's.
jeffescortlx I see you use the 2 contact points vs the 4 contact points more. Thank you very much for the references
@@derrickcarter354 the 4 pin would be easier to install, but 2 leaded is easier to purchase.
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Wheere can I find these exact needles I’ve been trying too look all over the internet lol
I'm pretty sure the customer for this job got them from US Speedo.
That looks so cool, will that blue color will look the same for the 02 suburban
I have one other blue in this style on my channel, could be slight color differences between the Chevy and the GMC faces.
@@jeffescortlx ok cool I'll look at that video, do you have or know where I can get purple for my truck
@@kcs50ho Amazon/eBay. 02 will use the twist socket 194 style bulbs.
@@jeffescortlx awesome thank you and love your videos, I've learned a lot watching them.
Hi I have 07 Saturn aura it has one problem is illuminating LED burn behind speedometer let me if you can fix it or let me know about that thanks again
Yes I've done a few of the Saturn Aura LED replacements.
What king of led are being installed
3528
jeffescortlx do they need a resistor installed in order for them to work
i need this done asap how much and do i need to buy a new one a ship it to u for a 2006 chevy monte carlo
You don't necessarily need to buy a different one. You can just send the one in the vehicle.
Shellac would off seal the burned substrate and bear substantial heat without deterioration. try it sometimes
Cool fix though 👌
Nice fix!
What wires do you use to power up the cluster?
I just replied to your earlier post.
Can you verify that 07 ETC on this guage is a dummy guage....... mine reads 47deg hotter than my scan tool..... is there any way to convert it if so?
It should read accurately. Give or take maybe 10% if I had to guess.
@@jeffescortlx thanks for your response.... any ideas? It acts like its working correctly(slowly rises to~210), but when I hook up my snap on scan tool it reads(47°) lower. These only have 1 sensor for ECT. Is there a reset? Or?
Btw love the colors.
@@customsolutionsinc has anybody tampered with the cluster?
@@jeffescortlx no other mods to truck, buuuuut i haven had cluster out.... needle drops to 160 not below so i "imagine" not.... ill have to check..... also I watched your contact info video and am interested in combining my electronics interstes and mechanical/LS work..... AKA tuning and guage repair/customizing.
Great video Jeff. I'll bet that stepper motor was damaged by the owner attempting to install one of those aftermarket pointers. Those aftermarket pointers can fit insanely tight and you really have to be careful installing and removing those. And if you're not aware of that before you put them on, it can be a recipe for disaster.
Yes typically the 03-06 after market needles fit too tight, but these slid on nicely. Felt better than the average 3rd party. Maybe he didn't twist off the original needle and tried to pull straight up without breaking it free first?
@@jeffescortlx On a side note, where did you get your white rectangular T-15 tip tray? I've been using a few of the Hakko B2756 circular tray's. Would be nice to consolidate all of my tips into one tray.
@@mike7958 she's custom! I have a buddy with a home machine shop. I bought him one of these OLED T12 stations and he made that for me.
@@jeffescortlx Gotcha. That's a pretty slick tip tray. I'm surprised Hakko doesn't make a T-15 tip tray that holds more tips.
What would be really cool is a custom T-15 tip tray similar to yours that is designed to mount on a pegboard angled at about 45°. I'd pay to have that made.
Hey bud, are you still doing cluster repairs?
Yes
@@jeffescortlx price?
@@AllenMotorsportsfor current prices and lead time I can be reached at the email address listed in the description of this video. Sorry I can't give quotes in the comments section.
@@jeffescortlx email sent
I've always wanted to play around with the needles on the gauge cluster, you can make it show something ridiculous, like doing 240 kph at 0 rpm.
Sure! Most 03-06 clusters come on that way alread.
Awesome and very nice!
Cool upgrade with the lights, what price range is it to do that? Or will you say on here?
It depends on your make/model/year of the vehicle you own.
@@jeffescortlx Chevy 06 truck 1500
@@xsiner oh, you have the older style. It's not going to look the same, but LED install is no additional cost over the rebuild cost of 130 plus shipping for the older style.
Very very nice .I like the look alot.
thats a great job
Hello Jeff, how can I get a hold of you to get a quote?
What size LEDs Did you use Jeff?
For more information see
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Can u do me one like that with dose same needles.
Hi Jeff, do you repair Mitsubishi units or know someone who does? My local guy (Phoenix) wants $375 to fix a speedometer that only works after tapping on the plastic. Thanks for the reply!
I haven't had any Mitsubishi clusters in, could you tell me your year and model?
@@jeffescortlx 2005 Mitsubishi Montero Limited
That's awesome
Can I please get a mouser part# for WHITE LED
This video at the 10:00 mark will get you in the right direction
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any one knows where can I fix my 2007 tahoe cluster wear not showing I need to fix that some pls where to take it I am in down town LA CA
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How can i change the colors the sirven PRND321 ?
Color transparency film.
@@jeffescortlx how can i change this film?
@@thejuanhacks by placing the new color transparency film over the display.
@@jeffescortlx do you have video about that?
@@thejuanhacks sorry no I do not. Some aftermarket faces have this built in.
"lets check for display fanspin" but jeff you didnt check ppbus! where is the ppbus?????
refference aside i kinda agree on the looks too but instead of blue i would choose green for the scales
Your right. Next cluster is getting check for BPPBUS_G3 HOT!
Hey I have a 2004 gmc cluster and you know those are really badly made. How much do you charge and if you have a business email available I would appreciate it,thanks
I've added my email to the video description. 03-06 GM cluster rebuilds are $130 plus shipping.
jeffescortlx oh that’s actually pretty good especially with how good you do you’re work? Do you take work from wherever I live in Washington?
@@sergiomora1439 Yes, lower 48 states.
So where do you get the led's from, very curious cus im trying to fix a cluster myself, thank you.
The 3528's come from mouser/digi-key/Newark.
neat an clear
@jeffescortlx where can I get those needles
The customer provided them, so I'm not sure where exactly they came from. Probably US Speedo.
Where can I get the misfit cit
You can get the MOSFET from any vendor that sells electric components. Digi-key, mouser, Newark and sometimes ebay or Amazon.
@@jeffescortlx what’s the name of the mosfet
@@gabrielbrown3792 you can see it at 6:15 2705
I assume that cluster would have popped the fuse at some point. Knowing people it popped the first, replaced it, popped it, then they tried a larger one. LOL
Please no your giving nightmares. I also work in industrial controls and those people should know better. But nope, if a fuse pops instead of trouble shooting, they just stick in the biggest fuse they can find, and then send in boards for repair that were shooting flames.
I have a 2014 Kia Optima Turbo SX and I really want my speedometer and Tachometer lights to be red instead of white
can you fix one for me
07 Tahoe
Yes. But if you ship it now it'll get here right at Christmas. I'm taking Christmas off
Already subscribed long while ago.and love your fixes on all the clusters, that's very interesting for me to watch! Would absolutely love to see your fix on that 50 inch Vizio tv!!!!
I want to thank you for the videos.
Watching all your channel.
I am trying to find suppliers for parts to fix and customize clusters.
Really would like to your bench setup.
Looking to get wiring harnesses from the junkyard as well as clusters for parts and repairs.
Ok great, how do I get in touch with you?
Click on my channel to go to my channel page. Look for the video that says "how to get in contact for cluster repair".
Aloha bro do u do repairs or just instructional videos?
Mainly repairs with a few instructional videos thrown in.
@@jeffescortlx That’s fantastic! Is there a way I can send you my cluster? Do you have a website to begin this process? Mahalo for your time, have an awesome day today! 🤙🏾
@@andrewsanchez2299 email is in the video description. But just a heads up for June of 2021 I'm pretty backed up with work currently.
Can you fix one for me?
Thx
Yes
How much do u charge for a cluster?$$
It depends on the year/make/model and what you would want done to it.
If that's my parents old TV I'm gonna lol.