gauges out car will not run, HELP !

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Aug 9, 2013 | 02:21 PM

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David Shiel

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Did you have to reprogram the key fobs after replacing with a new one?

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Originally Posted by Nick1

Well as an update, it was the ignition switch! Thanks to Bill Curlee for his help in the diagnosis! Burnt contacts like in the multifunction switch. Another land mine waiting for me and you! New one cost me $72 from my local guy.

I am debating new vs. repair. I have the old one out.
Dave

Aug 10, 2013 | 03:08 PM

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David Shiel

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New switch shipped to my home

for $ 67.24. AC Delco part #ACD1499C or #10308321. Not sure vendor is a forum vendor, so no name posted. I have bought a lot of parts from this vendor for a number of different autos with 100% satisfaction.
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Sep 2, 2013 | 10:39 AM

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David Shiel

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As posted elsewhere

the new switch did not solve the IPC "going dead" problem. It still cycles and can usually be gotten back on by restarting the car. Then it goes out and sometimes just magically comes back on

Sep 2, 2013 | 11:53 AM

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Bill Curlee

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Something is causing the IPC to lose power. Either it power to the unit or ground from it.

Another possibility would be a loose IPC connector, damaged/spread female pins in the connector OR a loose board inside the IPC.

Gotta remove it to go further.

BC

Sep 2, 2013 | 12:15 PM

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David Shiel

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Bill, thanks so much

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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee

for the response.
Again, it makes perfect sense that it is an IPC power loss issue. Since it started again yesterday, it is actually a more frequent occurrence than in the past. I guess I'll have to go into it.
The fact that the IPC is new and mimicking that of the original leads me to theorize that the cluster is OK and it is as you conjectured, a power or connector issue as you stated.
Does the cluster just plug into the harness at a central point? Also someone mentioned the orange wire near the column on his was pinched and shorting.

Sep 2, 2013 | 12:30 PM

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St. Jude Donor '08

- C5 Gage Cluster disassembly - http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...post1570380674

- C5 Gage Cluster Post - http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...post1570380878

Sep 2, 2013 | 09:38 PM

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Sep 3, 2013 | 10:01 AM

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David Shiel

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OK Bill,

thanks. I really appreciate your many thoughts on this vexing problem.
Seems like the only remaining option is to pull the IPC/DIC or just leave the DANG thing the way it is. It drives me nuts not to have speedo, DIC and gauges while driving. Heck, I just had it all apart to do the ignition switch and before that to fix the lighter which had come loose. That was strange, because the lighter has never been used. No smokeee!
I may run over to Hendricks if it does not rain today, and pick all the tech's brains before I take it all apart again. I always fear scratching something when removing all the trim. I am so fussy, I touch up all the screw heads when reassembling. Probably need to go back on anti-psychotic meds.