How to repair 2005 GM cluster

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  • Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
  • Venlab Meter is only $29 amzn.to/45eZXFH
    Model in this video is a VM-600A.
    This video shows you how to fix the non working Fuel, Volt, Oil Pressure and Temperature gauge. Along with false trigger of the ABS & Air bag light.
    56585 chip.
    For a repair quote email 1mr.repairman@gmail.com
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  • @jeffescortlx
    @jeffescortlx  11 місяців тому +2

    Contest is over. Venlab Meter is only $31.99 ($29 with Business account) amzn.to/45eZXFH

    • @thdevilmancometh
      @thdevilmancometh 11 місяців тому

      31.99 for meter on my end

    • @jeffescortlx
      @jeffescortlx  11 місяців тому +1

      @@thdevilmancometh I see. I'm currently logged in Amazon as a business account. They give a $2 discount for businesses. If the manufacturer sends me a rebate code I'll make sure to update the link.

    • @thdevilmancometh
      @thdevilmancometh 11 місяців тому

      @@jeffescortlx Ya and i just noticed i get a 12% coupon. Didnt see that at first. So it kinda works out the same lol.

  • @snagadrum
    @snagadrum 11 місяців тому

    This meter looks like a real bargain. We need one.

  • @drband8181
    @drband8181 11 місяців тому

    I could use the multimeter!
    Still running the 03 GMC cluster you repaired for me a few years ago!

  • @louf7178
    @louf7178 11 місяців тому

    Throwing in for the meter. I like the keyhole hanger, magnetic mount and voltage detector! Thx.

  • @shawnmercer933
    @shawnmercer933 11 місяців тому +2

    love to be the new owner of the multimeter. you fixed my dash cluster awhile back and it still works great. love your videos.

  • @royndeb
    @royndeb 11 місяців тому

    Great teaching video, that multimeter seems very durable.

  • @darthsarcade
    @darthsarcade 11 місяців тому

    I have a suzuki cluster that I could use that meter on. Currently using an Archer radio shack meter. Great video.

  • @lesross4442
    @lesross4442 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for the give away. But please give it to someone who can't afford it as well as I can. I'm too well off to need giveaways. I just appreciate you doing it.

  • @djcarkhuff
    @djcarkhuff 11 місяців тому

    Hey glad to see you back with another video. I might pick up this meter if I don't happen to be lucky enough to win one.

  • @JuggaloCujo
    @JuggaloCujo 11 місяців тому +1

    Love your videos, love free multimeters more.
    Send it to Michigan.
    Thank you

  • @robtemple3445
    @robtemple3445 11 місяців тому

    Thanks Jeff for the reminder of that particular fix.
    I'd like to have that meter, BUT, I'd rather it go to a subscriber of yours that doesn't already have six or eight multimeters already like me. 😅

  • @robzimmerman8460
    @robzimmerman8460 11 місяців тому

    I'll add my 2 cents. I would like to own it. Long time fan of your channel.

  • @ellwood2547
    @ellwood2547 11 місяців тому

    Always learn something useful from your videos. Would love to give the meter a try.

  • @pocketwatch6272
    @pocketwatch6272 11 місяців тому

    Got worried about you Jeff, haven’t seen a new video in a while. Glad you’re back! Ol by the way I could use the meter.. Thanks

  • @rickheckbert2423
    @rickheckbert2423 11 місяців тому

    Love the videos. Also would love a new meter! Thanks for putting them online.

  • @louf7178
    @louf7178 11 місяців тому

    2005 Pontiac GP cluster: I've have problems with intermittent cluster connections in the past. I replaced the clusters and it's been 98% fine. But, I had been thinking I was wrong all that time i.e. some bad connection. Now, with this video I'll have to see some other time if other clusters are still good. Thanks.

  • @rickchowsr2532
    @rickchowsr2532 11 місяців тому

    Ecellent vid….. been waiting for new one, would love to have the meter but most importantly thanks for going through the repair.

  • @JR-oz5mf
    @JR-oz5mf 11 місяців тому

    I would love the multimeter! Great videos as always!

  • @msvaldi8639
    @msvaldi8639 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for your videos! Also fixed my dash years ago.

  • @j.michaelishler8922
    @j.michaelishler8922 11 місяців тому

    I would love a new meter!

  • @bryantace4463
    @bryantace4463 11 місяців тому +1

    I'd certainly appreciate a new multimeter. Good video!

  • @arthurfricchione8119
    @arthurfricchione8119 11 місяців тому

    Excellent informative information. Looks like a very well made product. Thanks for sharing. Artie 👍

  • @vadimmartynyuk
    @vadimmartynyuk 11 місяців тому

    thanks for the useful info Jeff!

  • @JD-Videos
    @JD-Videos 11 місяців тому

    That looks like a great multimeter! I would love to add that to my tool bag!!!

  • @OneMHz
    @OneMHz 11 місяців тому

    Could always use a solid, well tested meter. Thanks for the video!

  • @chrisn6327
    @chrisn6327 11 місяців тому

    Nice work as always!!

  • @David..R
    @David..R 11 місяців тому

    I'll be glad to take it. Thanks!

  • @ericl9333
    @ericl9333 11 місяців тому

    Could definitely use the multimeter.
    Keep up the great videos

  • @paulberumen9258
    @paulberumen9258 11 місяців тому

    Nice video. Keep up the good work. I will like the multimeter

  • @MVP11489
    @MVP11489 11 місяців тому

    Love your videos! Could definitely use that meter, im in GA. If not, I hope someone else who really needs it, gets it. Cheers!

  • @fuzzs8970
    @fuzzs8970 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing the video.

  • @thecarolinacraftsman4120
    @thecarolinacraftsman4120 11 місяців тому

    I could use a good used multimeter. Please pull my name out of your hat! Keep up the great videos. I have learned tons from you.

  • @pedrormenendez
    @pedrormenendez 11 місяців тому

    Solid meter, would really be nice to have. Thanks for the videos!

  • @myaumessful
    @myaumessful 11 місяців тому

    Would love to have the multimeter. I have been trying to learn all I can about the different uses of multimeter and different types of meters to understand what each of the setting do and how to use them to be if it is in differ ways we never realized. For that reason alone I find myself watching videos from some channels that normally I would have no desire to know about what they are fixing but do have a desire to find out the added values of tools we already own I hope this made sense of what I am referring too. Thanks for posting the videos you do.

  • @tsbeech
    @tsbeech 11 місяців тому

    I'd love that new meter. Started working at GE Aerospace so I can definitely use a new meter.

  • @shanesdiy
    @shanesdiy 11 місяців тому

    Another great repair video. Meter looks like a great bargain, like the magnet to hold it at the work area, that would be handy. I'm interested in winning the meter!

  • @robertcondon9715
    @robertcondon9715 11 місяців тому

    sure could use a good meter.great video Jeff

  • @Josephlandon1
    @Josephlandon1 11 місяців тому

    Very nice! hope to get selected!

  • @marvinw.
    @marvinw. 11 місяців тому

    Would be nice to have a Multimeter. Nice video!

  • @topdownat4
    @topdownat4 11 місяців тому

    Good info! Would love that meter!

  • @aaronwilliams4669
    @aaronwilliams4669 11 місяців тому

    I really need this, thanks

  • @hamham4547
    @hamham4547 11 місяців тому

    Nice fix thank you for sharing

  • @WJHandyDad
    @WJHandyDad 11 місяців тому

    you do great work... mine is still working great

  • @danielprocluster
    @danielprocluster 11 місяців тому

    It would look pretty nice to have one of those

  • @ralfie8801
    @ralfie8801 11 місяців тому

    I would like to have a new meter, I’m using a 27 year old Fluke 77 and it works great, but a second one in the truck would be awesome.

  • @larryandbelindaflowers4828
    @larryandbelindaflowers4828 11 місяців тому

    Great video good see you back on and I like to have merer

  • @ColbyJohnson
    @ColbyJohnson 11 місяців тому

    Looks like a great meter! Would look good in my toolbox :)

  • @kevinmalson5836
    @kevinmalson5836 11 місяців тому

    I could use a new multimeter. Thanks for the videos jeep up the good work.

  • @yerfdog79
    @yerfdog79 11 місяців тому

    i 'd like to have a nice, proven meter! Also, now know what to look for if i ever get an '05 GM

  • @Lmay43055
    @Lmay43055 11 місяців тому

    Love to have this meter.

  • @GlacialErratic
    @GlacialErratic 11 місяців тому

    Hey Jeff! My old Napa multi-meter just gave up the ghost a couple weeks ago. I've been managing to get by with the ol' analog meter to this point. This one would make a great replacement!
    😉!

  • @patrickguenther2499
    @patrickguenther2499 11 місяців тому

    Enjoy your videos I could use a good multi meter. Thanks

  • @sjn7220
    @sjn7220 11 місяців тому

    Nicely done. Would love to have the multimeter!

  • @TheCruiser310
    @TheCruiser310 11 місяців тому

    Would love to have a new multimeter, thanks.

  • @georgeholder5347
    @georgeholder5347 11 місяців тому

    Great video. I always like the content and the repairs are extremely interesting. Please put me in the raffle. Thank you.

  • @hugoarredondo25
    @hugoarredondo25 11 місяців тому

    Great videos! I would love to win this meter.

  • @chadhuntley3451
    @chadhuntley3451 11 місяців тому

    Would love to own and test out a Venlab meter!!!

  • @goten200720011
    @goten200720011 11 місяців тому

    I want it, you video help me thank you

  • @keithharrison708
    @keithharrison708 11 місяців тому

    I would love to have this meter.

  • @jsiemonski42
    @jsiemonski42 11 місяців тому

    Been a long time lurker, I enjoy your videos. I’d love to win the meter!

    • @jeffescortlx
      @jeffescortlx  10 місяців тому

      Send me an email at 1mr.repairman@gmail.com

  • @kevinsingletv
    @kevinsingletv 11 місяців тому

    Nice meter

  • @focusedelectronics
    @focusedelectronics 11 місяців тому

    I’d like to try it out as well, see if I could try not to nuke the other lead 😂

  • @Wolfeman4sure
    @Wolfeman4sure 11 місяців тому

    Yes please. 🎉

  • @jonbarfield4915
    @jonbarfield4915 11 місяців тому

    I would love to have that meter. It would help me out. The large LED is easy to see. I live in Georgia.

  • @erniefranco8398
    @erniefranco8398 11 місяців тому

    👍SEND IT* YOU ROCK🤘

  • @coolboarder654
    @coolboarder654 11 місяців тому

    Would be a nice upgrade from my harbor freight multimeter

  • @joehohn
    @joehohn 11 місяців тому

    I'd Love to receive this to replace my old Weston Roadrunner.

    • @joehohn
      @joehohn 11 місяців тому

      Nevermind, I just purchased one. :)

    • @jeffescortlx
      @jeffescortlx  11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@joehohnyou won't be disappointed. The Amazon reviews are very positive also.

  • @roberthorvath1563
    @roberthorvath1563 11 місяців тому

    Hey Jeff! Can you offer any help with this 07 Escalade cluster? Apparently the blinking needle glow is fixed by red lashing the cluster but I have no dump file or method for these NNBS clusters. Any help or advice is appreciated!

    • @jeffescortlx
      @jeffescortlx  11 місяців тому

      I'm sorry but I'm not able to reflash these at this time either.

  • @autumnjeserich2689
    @autumnjeserich2689 11 місяців тому

    Have you tried using the temperature probe? I might have to pick one up because I need a meter that can do capacitance and would be nice to calibrate my Chinese t12 station.
    Does buying through your link help you? I owe you one for that bin file you sent. That got my 06 escalade cluster up and running in my 02 truck which is by far my favorite mod I done

    • @jeffescortlx
      @jeffescortlx  11 місяців тому

      I didn't get around to testing the temperature probes. But I assume it works as intended, I see there are quite a few other review videos and everyone seems pretty pleased with this meter. Also the Amazon reviews are very positive. Yes it's an affiliate link I have in the top pinned comment and description. So I will get a small kickback from Amazon for the people that purchase one using my link.

  • @markconrad7875
    @markconrad7875 11 місяців тому

    would like the opportunity to give this multimeter a new home

  • @dondotterer24
    @dondotterer24 11 місяців тому +1

    What kind of wire do you use for the jumper wire? And what coating do you use for thermal coating on the back of the cluster ? Thank you for the good videos.

    • @jeffescortlx
      @jeffescortlx  11 місяців тому

      For long jumpers I use magnet wire, AKA electromagnetic wire/transformer wire. The coating is conformal coating for PCBs.

    • @dondotterer24
      @dondotterer24 11 місяців тому +1

      @@jeffescortlx thank you

  • @pittmantyler
    @pittmantyler 11 місяців тому

    Jeff do you work on downrigger mother boards ?

  • @truemagicman141
    @truemagicman141 11 місяців тому

    I could use a new multimeter, the one I have been using I have had since 1992. It has been dropped a couple times over the years and is being held together with painters tape.

  • @traviswilkerson4506
    @traviswilkerson4506 11 місяців тому

    I want it!

  • @zx8401ztv
    @zx8401ztv 11 місяців тому

    Ooow you bodger, a bit of cruddy enameled wire to restore power.
    The electrons could be flowing the wrong way lol.
    Leg pulleth :-D
    Well done, another cluster back from the jaws of death :-D.
    Current shunts in meters are quite forgiving.

  • @scott79transam
    @scott79transam 11 місяців тому

    Interested in the Meter and thanks for the tutorial on cluster repair. Do you have access to schematics or are you going from component identification?

    • @jeffescortlx
      @jeffescortlx  11 місяців тому +1

      By the time I got my hands on schematics, I had already had a good idea on how everything worked and where everything was by reverse engineering. I can also use a good board to compare against a bad board. Component identification works for about 60%, but they like to use a lot of house numbers that don't cross to what they really are.

    • @scott79transam
      @scott79transam 11 місяців тому

      I hear you about the house numbers. I waste more time crossing components as good boards as most things today are hard to come by and you always risk a little probing them. Thanks

  • @2009KVFD976
    @2009KVFD976 5 місяців тому

    I have an 06 silverado that the cluster gauges were going in and out while driving. I had it sent off for repair and still does the same just less frequently. I told the person it was still doing it and he says it may be going bad and could get me another cluster. After further digging, I find that when I wiggle the plug it makes the cluster flicker. What are your thoughts on this? Bad cluster, repair job or dash plug?

    • @jeffescortlx
      @jeffescortlx  5 місяців тому

      The voltage divider for the 8 pin adjustable voltage regulator has fractured joints.

    • @2009KVFD976
      @2009KVFD976 5 місяців тому

      @@jeffescortlx is that something you can fix/replace or time for another cluster?

    • @jeffescortlx
      @jeffescortlx  5 місяців тому

      ​​​@@2009KVFD976 it can definitely be repaired. I see this issue from time to time. Although it's not fair to you to pay to rebuild it twice. Who did the first rebuild?

    • @2009KVFD976
      @2009KVFD976 5 місяців тому

      @@jeffescortlx it was a local marketplace ad. (Insert facepalm here) he was at least willing to refund me.

  • @gloworm4560
    @gloworm4560 11 місяців тому

    The capacitor tester would be nice since I blew mine up.

  • @jamesmcdaniel38340
    @jamesmcdaniel38340 11 місяців тому

    I would like to get the meter Jeff. Thanks James

  • @zackparshley6727
    @zackparshley6727 11 місяців тому

    Would love a chance to win. Count me in

  • @murkywaters7185
    @murkywaters7185 11 місяців тому

    Nice meter, I don't need one. 😂

  • @barthanes1
    @barthanes1 11 місяців тому

    I would use a multimeter. I've inherited one, but it's analog and not digital. Haven't taught myself how to read it yet.

  • @OTuit
    @OTuit 11 місяців тому

    I'd like to be considered for meter giveaway.

  • @Marc_Wolfe
    @Marc_Wolfe 11 місяців тому

    Ever mess with a 2004ish Chevy Aveo cluster? Wondering if it uses the same signals from ECU.

    • @jeffescortlx
      @jeffescortlx  11 місяців тому +1

      Bus signals like engine temp, trans temp, fuel level, oil pressure are universal so probably yes.

    • @Marc_Wolfe
      @Marc_Wolfe 11 місяців тому

      The only things I'm concerned with are RPM and tach. I plan to get everything else from a scanner. If I had a blazing fast booting laptop/tablet, and no lag for the software reading, I'd OBD everything.

    • @jeffescortlx
      @jeffescortlx  11 місяців тому

      @@Marc_Wolfe the RPM & MPH might have a dedicated analog wire.

    • @Marc_Wolfe
      @Marc_Wolfe 11 місяців тому

      So do gen 3 ECU (optionally for P59/03-07). As long as it's just PWM, I should be able to flash for it. If it is just VPW, hopefully it's as standard as scan tool readings and I can just wire it up.

  • @hoaxs1939
    @hoaxs1939 11 місяців тому +1

    I would like to attempt to blow the 20 amp fuse.

  • @jtespinoza4606
    @jtespinoza4606 7 місяців тому

    What’s the easiest way to calibrate the gauges? 03-06 GMT cluster

    • @jeffescortlx
      @jeffescortlx  7 місяців тому +1

      Power up the cluster with no data serial bus or analog signals, then seat the needles in the home position.

    • @jtespinoza4606
      @jtespinoza4606 7 місяців тому

      @@jeffescortlx what’s a good home position?

    • @jeffescortlx
      @jeffescortlx  7 місяців тому +1

      ​@@jtespinoza4606The starting position of the needles.

  • @justinechols5290
    @justinechols5290 11 місяців тому

    That meter looks good and useful. I have a 2005 silverado. The gear indicator doesn't come on, Do you know of anyone that fixes them in Central California?

    • @jeffescortlx
      @jeffescortlx  11 місяців тому +1

      Yes. Follow this link and then look in the description of the video for a list of technicians and their location.
      ua-cam.com/video/T_2WnJMsZaU/v-deo.html

    • @justinechols5290
      @justinechols5290 11 місяців тому

      Thank you.

  • @jamesabbott8208
    @jamesabbott8208 11 місяців тому

    I did the 2010 malibu cluster repair with 33 microfarad repair.😊 Now the radio diplay is intermittent. Seen gm radio resolder video. But dude was flying through it. Think you could make a vid?

    • @jeffescortlx
      @jeffescortlx  11 місяців тому +1

      I don't have a Malibu radio here to fix.

  • @unlawfulmuzik
    @unlawfulmuzik 11 місяців тому

    👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @danielsimpkins9662
    @danielsimpkins9662 11 місяців тому

    Multimeter would be cool.
    Also, how’d you trace the path for that fix? Just done enough 05 clusters you know where the circuit paths are?

    • @jeffescortlx
      @jeffescortlx  11 місяців тому

      I originally found it by comparing a good working cluster. But yes now I've seen the problem enough to know exactly where to go and what to do.

    • @danielsimpkins9662
      @danielsimpkins9662 11 місяців тому

      @@jeffescortlx Smart way to go. I work in the video game industry doing a lot of the same you do, and I can say, when you have a PCB coated with some type of paint that makes it hard to see the traces, it makes my job like 10X more difficult in those cases.

  • @rayw.9534
    @rayw.9534 11 місяців тому

    I would like to try to win the multi meter.
    I’ve been watching your videos and learning a lot. Makes me want to try fixing mine on a 2010 Nissan Titan. Just ordered a new stepper for the fuel gauge it’s always reading high not sure if that is the actual problem yet

    • @jeffescortlx
      @jeffescortlx  11 місяців тому

      For the Nissan it's probably not the stepper motor. But a self sweep test will confirm quickly and easily. The Nissan's calculate the fuel level at the instrument cluster like Fords do. It's common for them to have fractured solder joints in the resistor network that reads the fuel level. There's also a chance it's a sending unit, but a good scan tool should be able to read the sending unit.

    • @rayw.9534
      @rayw.9534 11 місяців тому

      @@jeffescortlx thanks i will check that. I put in a new fuel pump and checked the wiring all the way to the meter.

  • @brentnearhood8874
    @brentnearhood8874 11 місяців тому

    Thanks! Jeff🔌How's the cat?

    • @jeffescortlx
      @jeffescortlx  11 місяців тому

      Cats are doing great! They didn't make it in this video, busy napping.

  • @chrispekas4387
    @chrispekas4387 8 місяців тому

    This is a shot in the dark, but do you have a video or any info for this happening on a 2004 cluster. This is currently happening to me but intermittently. any info would be greatly appreciated!

    • @jeffescortlx
      @jeffescortlx  8 місяців тому +1

      If you have intermittent power it's usually caused by fractured solder joints.

    • @chrispekas4387
      @chrispekas4387 8 місяців тому

      Thank you for the response! It’s an intermittent loss of comm with those right 4 gauges at the same time and battery/abs light. I sent it to a cluster repair guy who reflowed all caps and put new steppers but that didn’t fix it. Do you think it’s a solder joint on a chip then? I’m at a loss

    • @jeffescortlx
      @jeffescortlx  8 місяців тому

      ​@@chrispekas4387did the guy you sent it to confirm that it really is a 2004 PCB? Did he understand the problem you were having?

    • @chrispekas4387
      @chrispekas4387 8 місяців тому

      He did not confirm it was a 2004 pcb and that didn’t even occur to me to ask. I sent him videos and pics of the problem when it would occur. It’s completely random when it happens and only at start up then will clear up whenever it wants lol. All I know is the voltage regulator in mine is 180 degrees the opposite direction of the one in your video here. Are there any giveaways that it’d be a 2004? Because I have pics from when I took it apart

    • @jeffescortlx
      @jeffescortlx  8 місяців тому +1

      ​@@chrispekas4387since you're voltage regulator is facing the other direction it is safe to assume that it would be a 2003-2004 PCB design. So it will be different than the one in this video. Either the problem is local to the instrument cluster, or the entire vehicle is losing buss communication and the clusters just the symptom of the vehicle having the problem rather than the source of causing the problem.

  • @jcbecker2800
    @jcbecker2800 11 місяців тому

    I'd like to have the meter. thanks

  • @ziggyochoa928
    @ziggyochoa928 11 місяців тому

    Would love the meter. Not a 9v battery.

  • @Nanook236
    @Nanook236 11 місяців тому

    Maybe Ill be the random subscriber who gets a new multimeter 🤞🏽

  • @bryantace4463
    @bryantace4463 11 місяців тому

    Hit the like

  • @nicholascarpenter6682
    @nicholascarpenter6682 11 місяців тому

    I could use the multimeter.

  • @rob_h1060
    @rob_h1060 11 місяців тому

    Hey, Hi! I would like to see if you could repair my cluster. It’s from a 2010 Chevy, long story short sometimes it would run fine or sometime it just wouldn’t turn on till it stop turning on, so for the last year or so I’ve been using another one that my friend got for me for a really low low price. I could actually send you the one I have on now after and you could use it for parts or what not.

    • @jeffescortlx
      @jeffescortlx  11 місяців тому +1

      If it works when hot, but not when cold then this is from the batch of 2008+ that have defective microprocessors. Unfortunately I'm not currently setup to replace this chip that requires flashing.

    • @rob_h1060
      @rob_h1060 10 місяців тому

      @@jeffescortlx oh no it was intermittent. I seen another cluster you fix but I can’t remember the exact year and it was a while back that I had seen it but it had same issues exactly like mine.

  • @johnzezula9038
    @johnzezula9038 11 місяців тому

    I would like a chance, thanks.