2003 instrument cluster

[mgmZ71]

So, I happened to acquire a BRAND NEW instrument cluster for cheap. I got it b/c it has the tranny temp guage. My question is, It was said to be for a 2007, to my understanding it will still work in my 2003 Z71. (just the gear selector appearance is different)

What does it take to get the mileage/hourmeter switched over? A GM tech2 tool? I was hoping with it being brand new, that the cluster would learn itself and put in the mileage/hourmeter.

[slicpartna]

the dealer could possibly program the cluster for you

[$ilverado8405]

it will not learn the mileage, it needs to be programed into the cluster itself. The dealer should be able to do this for you, unless you have a bunch of morons like I did that said it couldn't be done.

[mgmZ71]

it will not learn the mileage, it needs to be programed into the cluster itself. The dealer should be able to do this for you, unless you have a bunch of morons like I did that said it couldn't be done.




Ahh wishful thinking. I have a buddy that works for a chain dealership is seeing if he can "borrow" the GM tech2 to program it.


Was $70 too much for it?:aniteef:

[$ilverado8405]

I dunno, I paid $50 for them to put my used escalde cluster in and write down both mileages in my "record" so they can officially go back and figure out the mileage on it.

[mgmZ71]

I figured $70 for a brand new GM cluster was a steal, so I jumped on it b/c I wanted the tranny temp guage.

[$ilverado8405]

ohh, $70 for the cluster is one hell of steal. I paid almost $200 for my esky 3 years ago.

[Macedawg]

my buddy at the dealership said they would most likely charge me an hour of labor for the swap which is $80 in my area (Knoxville TN) or i could wait until his boss was off and sneak it down there :lol: ..i thought about just writing my mileage down and swapping it neway since i have 112K on my truck and my denali cluster i bought only has 59K but on top of being illegal i'd rather have the correct mileage :dunno: