Sorry if this is a common question, but I did a search with no luck. I normally have been hanging out in the C4 section. I looked at a 98 and two 99 vettes, and they all had problems with the drivers information switches (right side of cluster). The switches don't work, but there are no other lights on. One was stuck on odometer in the display, and the one I bought, high mileage 99, is stuck on change oil. although the mileage flashes for a second or two on start up. The guy I bought the car from said he had problems with it before, and they "re-did some wire or something" to fix the car temporarily, but in a year or so it stopped again. My question, is there a fix like on the AC controller, or are the switches bad or the BCM? It seems kind of odd three cars would have this problem, though a FRC I looked at a year or so back had the problem too.

 

Take the dash apart and hope that they didn't do anything crazy to the wires. Sounds like the contacts on the buttons need to be cleaned or replaced. Not sure if they are easily servicable or if the entire thing has to be replaced.

 

You can replace the DIC switch but it's a dash out job:

Document ID# 386774
2002 Chevrolet Corvette
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Driver Information Center Switch Replacement
Removal Procedure
Notice
Whenever the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) is removed from the vehicle, DO NOT set the IPC on its face for more than 15 minutes or damage to the fluid filled air core gages may result.



1. Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC) from the vehicle. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
2. Disconnect the instrument panel (IP) dimmer switch or the IP dimmer/head-up display (HUD) switch electrical connector.



3. Disconnect the driver information center (DIC) switch electrical connector.



4. Remove the IP cluster bezel retaining screws.
5. Remove the bezel from the IPC.



6. Remove the DIC switch retaining screws.
7. Remove the DIC switch.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the DIC switch to the IP cluster bezel.
Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
2. Install the DIC switch retaining screws.
Tighten
Tighten the DIC switch retaining screws to 1.5 N•m (13 lb in).
3. Install the bezel to the IPC.
Align the bezel onto the guide pins.
4. Install the IP cluster bezel retaining screws.
Tighten
Tighten the IP cluster bezel retaining screws to 1.5 N•m (13 lb in).
5. Connect the IP dimmer switch or the IP dimmer/HUD switch electrical connector.
6. Connect the DIC switch electrical connector.
7. Install the IPC to the vehicle. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .

 

Thanks for the replies.