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Apr 27, 2002 | 12:32 AM

traceyvette

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Help me please!!!!!!

I've had the same digital dash problems that alot of people have. I printed out the info on how to repair this problem. I've also had a problem I haven't heard about. When I'm in the vette, I can't see the speedometer because the numbers and bar curve are too bright. The middle part of my tach is the same way. I've taken my digital cluster apart :smash: . When I look at the LCD glass panels with a light behind them, the tach numbers and bar curve at each end are light blue and clear in the middle (where it is too bright when running). The speedometer is all clear. I have deduced that all of the numbers and bar curve are supposed to be this light blue color. Is there a way I can fix this? Please help me. My cluster is laying on my kitchen table all apart!!!! :cry

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Apr 27, 2002 | 12:49 AM

traceyvette

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Re: Help me please!!!!!! (traceyvette)

Anybody????? Please???????

Apr 27, 2002 | 09:44 AM

BBA

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Re: Help me please!!!!!! (traceyvette)

Can you read the numbers if you use a pair of polarized sunglasses? If so, it sounds like the polarizing layer has been worn off the dash surface.

Apr 28, 2002 | 12:51 AM

neekos

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Re: Help me please!!!!!! (traceyvette)

I think Eckler's has the kit you are looking for.

Apr 28, 2002 | 02:07 PM

traceyvette

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Re: Help me please!!!!!! (neekos)

I went to Eckler's online. Are you talking about a rebuild kit? The only thing I've seen is Digital Cluster repair that replaces the LED's and that costs $899. I was hoping I could do something myself. Has anyone had this problem? How did you fix it?

Apr 28, 2002 | 05:37 PM

neekos

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Re: Help me please!!!!!! (traceyvette)

The spring 2002 Eckler's catalog, page 67, has a service that rebuilds the cluster. You send them the unit and they return it fixed. It costs $ 379.99. I would call them and find out if that service will take care of the problem you are experiencing.

Good luck.

Apr 28, 2002 | 05:55 PM

Sharky Guam

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Re: Help me please!!!!!! (neekos)

There are a lot of other places that refurbish them for $150-$200 depending on the repair. It sounds like the LED panels are shot. I have one like that. I tried everything with no success. There is info elsewhere on this forum with the links to the refurbishing centers. :chevy
http://www.corvettedashclusterservice.com/ http://www.deadcats.com/ http://www.speedometerplus.com/

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Apr 28, 2002 | 06:14 PM

abigfoot

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Re: Help me please!!!!!! (Sharky Guam)

I had my digital cluster repaired for $165.00. In the Chicago area close to O'hara airport. AJR International 1630 832 0222 This is where the dealers in my area send there units, then they charge you $500.00 plus labor.