[Ktm238]

Whats up guys i think i have a potentially big problem here, i got in my truck to go to work this morning ( 2006 LBZ ) and when i turned it on i noticed that on the speedo from 60mph on it doesent light up anymore i figured maybe i would have to change a fuse but its looking like i need a whole new gauge cluster???? i really hope this isent the case. What should i do.

 

[DMAXchris]

Replace the burned out light bulb in your gauge cluster. Are you handy with a soldering iron?

 

[Ktm238]

Well i used one a few times haha, is this going to be a huge project taking the dash and everything apart

 

[DMAXchris]

Not really. the trim piece pops off by pulling on it and the cluster comes out with a few screws/bolts. There is a thread on here about how to replace the lights.
http://www.duramaxforum.com/forum/how-tos-diy-write-ups/50520-leds-gauge-cluster.html

 

[vaughninms]

Super easy. Set parking brake. Turn key to off position. Drop shift lever to 1 (reason for setting the parking brake). Drop steering column all the way down. Grab the edge of the dash (about 1" thick) and pull out at top. Then grab sides, then finally bottom. It just snaps into place, not hard at all to get out.
Next, there are 4 screws holding the actual cluster in. Remove them and pull until you can get your hand behind to disconnect the large wire harness. Take the cluster out, put truck back in park.
Take cluster inside. Remove clear lens. I'll find the other post for the actual bulb swap and post it in a second. After fixing, it's just the reverse to put it all back together. It should take you maybe 2 or 3 minutes to get the cluster out. It IS that easy.

 

[vaughninms]

DMaxChris beat me to it.

 

[Ktm238]

Alright this sounds like it might not be to bad haha, so where should i go to get the replacment bulb

 

[vaughninms]

Radio Shack

 

[Ktm238]

do you know exactly what its called by any chance

 

[vaughninms]

12V Microlamps (2-Pack) - RadioShack.com
At $1.79 per pair they are cheap.

 

[Ktm238]

Ok sounds good do you know exactly what bulb it is or what i should be asking the for

 

[Ktm238]

NICE thanks for all the help im heading out to do this now i"ll let you know how this all goes

 

[vaughninms]

12V Microlamps (2-Pack) - RadioShack.com
Sorry the link didn't work last time

 

[Ktm238]

Bad news man i took it apart replaced it no problem and everything was fine and now the transmition temp light is out and the RPM's seem to be off as well as the fuel gauge it just doesent seem right. do you know of anyone who may have a 2006 stock gauge cluster for sale

 

[Va Vince]

Bad news man i took it apart replaced it no problem and everything was fine and now the transmition temp light is out and the RPM's seem to be off as well as the fuel gauge it just doesent seem right. do you know of anyone who may have a 2006 stock gauge cluster for sale

I would check the classifieds here and check ebay. Mine are getting ready to go to. Half of the lamps on the steering wheel are out to. Once it warms up here I will be all over the DIY forum here.

 

[WantAnMJ]

Va Vince, you have a way to replace the steering wheel control lights?

 

[Va Vince]

Va Vince, you have a way to replace the steering wheel control lights?

There is a write up in the DIY section. I am out now when I get home I will try and find the link.

 

[Va Vince]

WantAnMJ- I searched for the thread and could not find it in the DIY section. I do remember someone saying you pop out each gauge. Hopefully someone who has done it can reply.