LCD dash display issues (1990)
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Burning Brakes
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From: Marietta Pa
St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12-'13-'14
LCD dash display issues (1990)
Hey guys, wondering if you could help me out with a reoccuring issue I've been having.
My LCD portion of my dash has been acting strange. It works one day, doesn't display anything another day, and sometimes it will flash bars randomly. Also, occasionally, the speedometer will freakout, going from 40mph, to 20, to 150, to not showing anything, all when driving a consistant speed.
Also, it doesn't do it all the time, and I can't pinpoint any specific time I do something that causes it. Hell, sometimes it'll work fine, and I stop to get gas, and when I start the car again, it starts "freaking out" or goes blank.
Any issues as to what it could be? It's getting annoying!
My LCD portion of my dash has been acting strange. It works one day, doesn't display anything another day, and sometimes it will flash bars randomly. Also, occasionally, the speedometer will freakout, going from 40mph, to 20, to 150, to not showing anything, all when driving a consistant speed.
Also, it doesn't do it all the time, and I can't pinpoint any specific time I do something that causes it. Hell, sometimes it'll work fine, and I stop to get gas, and when I start the car again, it starts "freaking out" or goes blank.
Any issues as to what it could be? It's getting annoying!
Racer
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From: Calgary Alberta
LCD display
Had the same problem with my '90. Long story short....
Couldn't figure it out, went through the FSM, no help. Contacted Gordon Killebrew, he told me to check the ignition coil ground/ had I replaced my coil lately? (I had bought a new NAPA part).
Replaced my new coil, problem solved. Hope this helps
Couldn't figure it out, went through the FSM, no help. Contacted Gordon Killebrew, he told me to check the ignition coil ground/ had I replaced my coil lately? (I had bought a new NAPA part).
Replaced my new coil, problem solved. Hope this helps
Pro
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From: High Bridge New Jersey
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Hey guys, wondering if you could help me out with a reoccuring issue I've been having.
My LCD portion of my dash has been acting strange. It works one day, doesn't display anything another day, and sometimes it will flash bars randomly. Also, occasionally, the speedometer will freakout, going from 40mph, to 20, to 150, to not showing anything, all when driving a consistant speed.
Also, it doesn't do it all the time, and I can't pinpoint any specific time I do something that causes it. Hell, sometimes it'll work fine, and I stop to get gas, and when I start the car again, it starts "freaking out" or goes blank.
Any issues as to what it could be? It's getting annoying!
My LCD portion of my dash has been acting strange. It works one day, doesn't display anything another day, and sometimes it will flash bars randomly. Also, occasionally, the speedometer will freakout, going from 40mph, to 20, to 150, to not showing anything, all when driving a consistant speed.
Also, it doesn't do it all the time, and I can't pinpoint any specific time I do something that causes it. Hell, sometimes it'll work fine, and I stop to get gas, and when I start the car again, it starts "freaking out" or goes blank.
Any issues as to what it could be? It's getting annoying!
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From: Fort Worth Texas
Good Luck.
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12-'13-'14
Thanks guys.
I had this problem before and after switching to a MSD cap and coil, so I doubt it's that.
I figured it would probably need rebuilt or replaced. Any idea on cost (of a rebuild or replacement) and how hard it is to get the gauge cluster out (doing it myself)?
I had this problem before and after switching to a MSD cap and coil, so I doubt it's that.
I figured it would probably need rebuilt or replaced. Any idea on cost (of a rebuild or replacement) and how hard it is to get the gauge cluster out (doing it myself)?
Pro
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From: High Bridge New Jersey
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Thanks guys.
I had this problem before and after switching to a MSD cap and coil, so I doubt it's that.
I figured it would probably need rebuilt or replaced. Any idea on cost (of a rebuild or replacement) and how hard it is to get the gauge cluster out (doing it myself)?
I had this problem before and after switching to a MSD cap and coil, so I doubt it's that.
I figured it would probably need rebuilt or replaced. Any idea on cost (of a rebuild or replacement) and how hard it is to get the gauge cluster out (doing it myself)?
Stay away from Taber's they advertise cluster repairs but there are advisory posts all over the 'net telling us to stay away from them.
You may be better off looking for one on eBay or from one of the salvage places like www.vette2vette.com
Joe
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I shipped mine off to Southern Electronics. It was $335 I think and I'm happy with the service.
As far as getting it out of the car, it's pretty simple, all you have to do is remove a few screws, remove the two bolts that hold the column up and pull it out. If you have the FSM it's explained very well.
As far as getting it out of the car, it's pretty simple, all you have to do is remove a few screws, remove the two bolts that hold the column up and pull it out. If you have the FSM it's explained very well.
