Climate control numbers keep fading out
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Joined: May 2005
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From: Cayucos CA
Climate control numbers keep fading out
On my 2000 C5. (Not the clock) The numbers that display the interior heat or cool temp. keep fading out very dim. If I tap on the plastic cover then they get brighter but then dim out again. Whats the fix. Forget the chev dealer how can I fix it?
Racer
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Cape Coral FL
Very Common problem on the c5...There are a couple of outfits that repair them for anywere from $40-75. Do a search here on CF and their names should pop up. The other way is buy a new one from GM parts direct, they have the best price I found. Around 200 if I remember correctly.
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
Several members here have had good results with this guy.
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
It is a common problem.
Unless the car is still under warranty it is your issue... no recalls
A new GM replacement is $380 at most dealers. Fred Beans will sell you a new one about $100 cheaper
eBay and CF vendors sell used ones NO GUARANTEE for about $150-165
There are two vendors on ebay that repair them.
I used David Ruberg aka digitalguy_1@charter.net
$40.99 eBay buy it now. the repair comes with a 5 year guarantee
I am a 100% satisfied customer and can highly recommend his work and turn around time
Unless the car is still under warranty it is your issue... no recalls
A new GM replacement is $380 at most dealers. Fred Beans will sell you a new one about $100 cheaper
eBay and CF vendors sell used ones NO GUARANTEE for about $150-165
There are two vendors on ebay that repair them.
I used David Ruberg aka digitalguy_1@charter.net
$40.99 eBay buy it now. the repair comes with a 5 year guarantee
I am a 100% satisfied customer and can highly recommend his work and turn around time
Racer
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Alameda Ca
There are 8 chips that need to be resoldered. The were so poorly soldered on that touching them made them fall off the board. Do a search and it shouldn't take more than 10 minutes after it's removed. Worked great on mine!
