C5 Tech Corvette Tech/Performance: LS1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

DIC Issue - Help

Old Mar 8, 2023 | 12:43 PM
  #1  
ABACUS's Avatar
ABACUS
Thread Starter
Intermediate
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Oct 2022
Posts: 25
Likes: 1
From: Charlotte, NC
Default DIC Issue - Help

I have found a few threads about DIC issues, but nothing with my specific issue. The display keeps rotating through the same settings. It's as if someone is pressing the Gages button over and over. Once it starts doing this, I can sometimes hit other buttons but also none of the buttons will respond.

Was wondering if replacing the DIC buttons would be a fix, or is this an issue where replacing the IPC is the only fix. Any help would be appreciated.





Reply
Old Mar 8, 2023 | 02:57 PM
  #2  
sayerbloke's Avatar
sayerbloke
Instructor
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 108
Likes: 78
From: Norfolk, UK
Default

Hmm. Not one I’ve seen myself… could it be a grounding issue? Someone with more experience in such matters will be along shortly to put me right I’m sure, lol. Hope you find a fix soon
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2023 | 04:14 PM
  #3  
rrwirsi's Avatar
rrwirsi
Melting Slicks
Veteran: Army
10 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 3,399
Likes: 1,339
From: Havre de Grace Maryland
Default

I would try rebooting like sometimes is needed in computers. Disconnect the negative battery cable for about 5 minutes then reattach the cable. Just maybe it will work.
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2023 | 08:53 PM
  #4  
redzg's Avatar
redzg
Safety Car
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 3,771
Likes: 940
From: Orlando Florida
Default

My '99 has started randomly rotating through the configuration settings. I've found some older threads indicating it requires replacement of the insturment cluster, which seems extreme. I've obtained a spare cluster -- with DIC buttons -- and will first try cleaning the spare buttons and swapping them for the originals. Hopefully it can be found in the button set or ground.
Reply
Old Mar 12, 2023 | 05:48 PM
  #5  
ABACUS's Avatar
ABACUS
Thread Starter
Intermediate
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Oct 2022
Posts: 25
Likes: 1
From: Charlotte, NC
Default

Originally Posted by rrwirsi
I would try rebooting like sometimes is needed in computers. Disconnect the negative battery cable for about 5 minutes then reattach the cable. Just maybe it will work.
I left the battery unhooked overnight and the display started doing its thing as soon as I pulled out of the driveway, so that didn't seem to help.
Reply
Old Mar 12, 2023 | 05:49 PM
  #6  
ABACUS's Avatar
ABACUS
Thread Starter
Intermediate
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Oct 2022
Posts: 25
Likes: 1
From: Charlotte, NC
Default

Originally Posted by Vette Millenials
Also check the tightness of the negative terminal. I’ve found this helps.
I made sure the connections were solid and they didn't look corroded either.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To DIC Issue - Help



Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:14 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE