Check the two upper bulbs (behind the chrome buttons).
"89 dash cluster
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Instructor
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Keaau Hi
"89 dash cluster
I am about to enter the interior "phase"of the "89 re-build,The gas guage and oil pressure are dark on the cluster, I am considering an exchange with Corvette Parst Service Co. any one have experience with them, good or bad,
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Lawrenceville PA
I've had to send mine in 3 times to Gene Taber and have had mixed results. My problem was his "fix" didn't last and I had to return it a couple more times to get it right. Hopefully, it's my last time having to do that
Here's his website:
http://www.corvettedashclusterservice.com/Ordering.html
Here's his website:
http://www.corvettedashclusterservice.com/Ordering.html
Team Owner
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From: I was a young troubadour when I rode in on a song, and I'll be an old troubadour when I'm gone.
St. Jude Donor '08
The dash in my old '89 had a dark spot too.
Real annoying.
But if the displays all work properly and it's just darken, it may not need to be sent off for repairs.
Like the others above said, it might just be a burnt out bulb.
Real annoying.
But if the displays all work properly and it's just darken, it may not need to be sent off for repairs.
Like the others above said, it might just be a burnt out bulb.
Team Owner
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From: Orlando FL
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
There is a guy on ebay that sells each of the 3 pieces individually as new units for like $100/ea I hear. I need a new center gauge section, all my started bleeding a month ago. I can't even read the gas gauge anymore 
I will see if I can find the seller or company that is doing this. My bro-in-law replaced some on his 84 with newer ones on an 85? or something, all new units and all work flawlessly.
I will see if I can find the seller or company that is doing this. My bro-in-law replaced some on his 84 with newer ones on an 85? or something, all new units and all work flawlessly.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: somewhere between heaven and hell WI
If it has just got a dark spot you have a bul or 2 out.
Pull the cluster, pry off the round silver things, under each is a bulb. 4 total. Replace the bulbs.
A few cents or a few hundred dollars.
Pull the cluster, pry off the round silver things, under each is a bulb. 4 total. Replace the bulbs.
A few cents or a few hundred dollars.
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From: Farmington Hills MI
There is a guy on ebay that sells each of the 3 pieces individually as new units for like $100/ea I hear. I need a new center gauge section, all my started bleeding a month ago. I can't even read the gas gauge anymore
I will see if I can find the seller or company that is doing this. My bro-in-law replaced some on his 84 with newer ones on an 85? or something, all new units and all work flawlessly.
I will see if I can find the seller or company that is doing this. My bro-in-law replaced some on his 84 with newer ones on an 85? or something, all new units and all work flawlessly.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/84-89...QQcmdZViewItem
I bought two from this guy--a great value and easy to install. He even provide some tech assistance when I made a boo-boo on the install.
He has all of the LCDs--if he does not have the one you need listed for sale on eBay, just send him a note and he will sell one direct. I highly recommend this seller.
Safety Car
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From: Salem NH
I bet this is the guy who sold those LCD panels:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/84-89...QQcmdZViewItem
I bought two from this guy--a great value and easy to install. He even provide some tech assistance when I made a boo-boo on the install.
He has all of the LCDs--if he does not have the one you need listed for sale on eBay, just send him a note and he will sell one direct. I highly recommend this seller.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/84-89...QQcmdZViewItem
I bought two from this guy--a great value and easy to install. He even provide some tech assistance when I made a boo-boo on the install.
He has all of the LCDs--if he does not have the one you need listed for sale on eBay, just send him a note and he will sell one direct. I highly recommend this seller.
I wish there was a direct-replacement aftermarket analog dash.
-- Joe
