99 thru 2006 GM trucks

David Page

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1974 L260, 6" bush hog, subsoiler, spring tooth harrow, boom pole, 2 bottom plow
Jun 25, 2013
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I have an 04 GM truck and have replaced the instrument cluster twice with rebuilt ones. They are known for having problems. Has anyone found one that works?
 

tthorkil

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My neighbor was having problems with his 2nd replacement instrument cluster and I found this listing on ebay for repair. He sent the original cluster in for repair and the cluster was repaired/calibrated and the mileage set - he was satisfied. I believe that this guy has the same equipment that was used at the factory and was aware of the common problems.
Instrument Cluster Repair
 
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hedgerow

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My neighbor was having problems with his 2nd replacement instrument cluster and I found this listing on ebay for repair. He sent the original cluster in for repair and the cluster was repaired/calibrated and the mileage set - he was satisfied. I believe that this guy has the same equipment that was used at the factory and was aware of the common problems.
Instrument Cluster Repair
I have a friend that has a fleet of these years pickups on his farming operation and has used this rebuild guy several times and have zero issues with his work.
 
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David Page

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1974 L260, 6" bush hog, subsoiler, spring tooth harrow, boom pole, 2 bottom plow
Jun 25, 2013
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Dexter, ME
curious... https://drspeedometer.com/repairkit $70 USD

OEMs must be very poor quality as I have stepper 40 years old still working.
They sure are poor quality. I've had 72,73,87, 97, and 1998 GM trucks and never had troubles. This 2004 had a rebuilt in it when I bought about 3 years ago and have replaced it twice, 2nd one under warranty. $265.
 

Vlach7

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L47 305DT JD500C
Dec 16, 2021
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My LB7 had a cluster issue when I bought it 5 years ago, UTube shows how to inspect, & repair faulty soldering, mine has been fine and free since. Not my injectors and CP3 though:cry:
 
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BBFarmer

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We use a mobile cluster repair guy for these at our shop. Extremely common.
 
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