'03 Cluster with dead backlights

[sailinstud420]

I have a few backlights burned out behind my mph and rpm gauge. ('03 Silverado LS) Before I take it apart, some have told me that they are not replaceable and new LED's need to be soldered onto the board.

Please inform....

[sailinstud420]

okay seriously, I looked and could not find a definite yes or no on this. Someone please help, and while you are at it, if you have had these soldered on how much did it cost?

[BassBaller5]

yes they have to be soldered in and its unimaginably annoying. same thing happened to mine.

[SierraSLT]

soldered? no kidding? that just stupid.....well.....i guess look like you have to replace the cluster, sailinstud420

[BassBaller5]

the 99-02 had screw in bulbs but 03+ have alot of little L.E.D.'s.

[SierraSLT]

I have been lookin' for bulbs for 03+ Cluster for a while until now.....

Didn't GM change cluster lights (from white to blue) on 2006/2007 Classic?

[sailinstud420]

are you saying the led's arent even available? the dealer told me they send out all their stuff to Detroit to have it fixed.

Wlll a truck run w/o the cluster plugged in?

[99silveradoguy]

im sure there replacable (electronic repair place) but im sure theres alot of disassembly yo get to the led's.

my honest opinion is its a good reason to upgrade to the escalade cluster :cool:

[SierraSLT]

my honest opinion is its a good reason to upgrade to the escalade cluster :cool:
:word:

[BassBaller5]

or SS cluster!

[orangechevy04]

but if you upgrade your cluster you still have to send it off to get it programed right?

[BassBaller5]

or just drive down to your friendly dealership and let them charge you the entire contents of your bank account