How to fix a problem with the odometer?

How to fix a problem with the odometer?

Step 1: disconnect the battery terminals. Step 2: unplug the cluster connector. Step 4: reconnect the battery terminals. This will fix the language scrolling issue. You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Answer this question… × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead

How does the odometer work in a car without a steering wheel?

Vehicles without steering wheel controls follow the procedure below: Turn ignition on. Use the trip rest stem to display the Odometer on the DIC. With the Odometer displayed press and hold down the trip reset stem, after 3-5 seconds the DIC will begin to scroll thru the 3 difference languages.

How to display the odometer on the DIC?

Use the trip rest stem to display the Odometer on the DIC. With the Odometer displayed press and hold down the trip reset stem, after 3-5 seconds the DIC will begin to scroll thru the 3 difference languages. Continue to hold down the trip reset stem until the desired language is displayed then release the trip reset stem.

How to fix an odometer issue on a Silverado Sierra?

You don’t HAVE to do it; just go down to your dealer and give him $500 for a new cluster. (Incidentally, when the dealer puts in the new cluster, aren’t they doing the same steps as above?…) I have had ABSOLUTELY no problems with my instrument cluster since I performed the previous procedure, so I guess it did the trick!

Is there a problem with the odometer reset?

I’ve tried pressing the odometer reset stem but get no change. I thought maybe the odometer reset switch was stuck so I pulled the cluster and ohmed out the switch, no problems there. When I plugged the cluster back in the odometer briefly displayed the mileage and hours before permanently going back to the language mode.

Where is the odometer located on a Chevy?

The odometer is part of the instrument panel and connected to the speedometer. It is used to determine distance traveled and due to previous problems with individuals and dealerships disconnecting the odometer, it is a federal offense to tamper with it.

Why does my odometer go back to language mode?

When I plugged the cluster back in the odometer briefly displayed the mileage and hours before permanently going back to the language mode. Has anyone heard of this? I’m guessing its time to get a rebuilt cluster but thought I should ask for advise first.

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