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Truck goes crazy when key is out of the ignition, Instrument cluster goes on and off, beeps, ...but I don't think it's the actual instrument cluster.
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<blockquote data-quote="Evox" data-source="post: 1041848" data-attributes="member: 74754"><p>Yes, I've read that they actually solder the LEDs onto the board, so when one blows, you have to desolder them; it's not just changing a bulb in the socket. While all DIYers can screw a bulb into a socket, not all DIYers are comfortable desoldering and soldering onto a circuit board. Besides, I don't mind the stock lights, and I've heard people say that the LEDs aren't really that much of an improvement. </p><p></p><p>I might give circuit board medics a shot. But honestly, I want to talk to whoever is working on the cluster first. Most of these cluster failures are simple things like desoldering and resoldering cold joints, replacing stepper motors, etc., which requires some skill, but not a lot. (...as lame as I am when it comes to electronics, I can replace a stepper motor in an instrument cluster)</p><p></p><p>But if there is a miniaturized component on the board that's blown or grounding, I want to know the person knows what they're doing and doesn't just write it off as unrepairable because it's not an easy resoldering repair. And as I said, I've scoured the internet looking for ONE other example of this kind of instrument cluster repair, and I can't find ANY. Almost all involve colder solder joints (which hey, maybe this one is that) or worn-out gauge stepper motors.</p><p></p><p>Thanks again for the reply, and I will post the final results of this month-long problem.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Evox, post: 1041848, member: 74754"] Yes, I've read that they actually solder the LEDs onto the board, so when one blows, you have to desolder them; it's not just changing a bulb in the socket. While all DIYers can screw a bulb into a socket, not all DIYers are comfortable desoldering and soldering onto a circuit board. Besides, I don't mind the stock lights, and I've heard people say that the LEDs aren't really that much of an improvement. I might give circuit board medics a shot. But honestly, I want to talk to whoever is working on the cluster first. Most of these cluster failures are simple things like desoldering and resoldering cold joints, replacing stepper motors, etc., which requires some skill, but not a lot. (...as lame as I am when it comes to electronics, I can replace a stepper motor in an instrument cluster) But if there is a miniaturized component on the board that's blown or grounding, I want to know the person knows what they're doing and doesn't just write it off as unrepairable because it's not an easy resoldering repair. And as I said, I've scoured the internet looking for ONE other example of this kind of instrument cluster repair, and I can't find ANY. Almost all involve colder solder joints (which hey, maybe this one is that) or worn-out gauge stepper motors. Thanks again for the reply, and I will post the final results of this month-long problem. [/QUOTE]
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