Why are all the gauges on my truck not working?

Why are all the gauges on my truck not working?

I have a 2003 Silverado, ext cab 2wd work truck. 4.8L, Auto, 110k miles. A few days ago, I started up my truck and all the gauges weren’t working. Not just one or two, all of them… When I turn the lights on, the dash was still backlit, and the digital readout still displays info (odometer, etc).

Why are the lights on my dash not working?

Flip the switch or turn the dial or knob up and see if the lights on your dash come on or get brighter. If adjusting the switch doesn’t work, you may have a blown fuse or bad lightbulb. Or, the entire switch may be faulty, in which case, have it replaced by a certified mechanic.

What does it mean when my ” check gauges ” light comes on?

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Why are all the gauges on the dash dead?

When I had the bad battery all gauges were acting funky. If it does end up being the battery, you should probably expect the stepper motors to go bad eventually anyways. I have a 2003 Silverado, ext cab 2wd work truck. 4.8L, Auto, 110k miles. I use a device called an Ultragauge that pulls info from the OBDII port real-time.

When do dash lights come on and gauges drop to zero?

Dash lights came on and gauges dropped to zero gasoline w… When driving, occasionally all the dash lights will come on, but the gauges like gas, battery, and mileage, will all drop down to zero. Then my radio shuts off. Fortunately, the car keeps driving. All of this happened today, at a busy intersection, right before a stop light.

What happens when all the dash lights come on?

When driving, occasionally all the dash lights will come on, but the gauges like gas, battery, and mileage, will all drop down to zero. Then my radio shuts off. Fortunately, the car keeps driving. All of this happened today, at a busy intersection, right before a stop light.

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What causes the dash cluster to go out?

The dash cluster itself may also have gone out. This runs in order with a lot of wiring to other accessories, and may cause the others to fail. These connections to the instrument cluster also can come loose. You may want to check the terminals and make sure they are in good working order.