Cluster Radio Power Windows all Inop

[makuloco2000]

This has become more and more of an issue as these truck age and rack up the miles because they are great work trucks. One issue you may come across at one time or another is an all out dead or intermittent operation of the cluster, then at the same time you notice the radio is out and so is the power windows. In my new video I explain what its all about, your options and finally how to swap the cluster out yourself. Take a look it may save you some green in the future as the dealer cluster is around $550 alone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyxqhcxlpNA

 

[DaveBen]

Great video. Shows what is needed to remove the Dash Cluster. Thanks.

Dave

 

[makuloco2000]

yep that's an added bonus too.

 

[E.Marquez]

All sounds similar, but I don't always have the dead cluster.

Windows, radio, interior lights all dead, some times come back after a short period, sometimes not for the duration trip.

The cluster has only gone out a few times in conjunction to the other issues.....

Does this sound like the power saver relay ? Even though the cluster is not dead bat the same time?

Has anyone seen a fuse box "hack" that essentially bypasses the power saver function?

 

[02Oilburner]

I am going to try this!!! I have has this exact problem for 2.5 years!! No cluster,window,dome lights, or radio!
makuloco2000!!!! Where can I find or trade my cluster? Do I need a reprogram for the cluster? I have a dptunner and 500K miles if that make a difference.

 

[makuloco2000]

I am going to try this!!! I have has this exact problem for 2.5 years!! No cluster,window,dome lights, or radio!
makuloco2000!!!! Where can I find or trade my cluster? Do I need a reprogram for the cluster? I have a dptunner and 500K miles if that make a difference.

Yes the cluster has to be programmed for future reference, we put in junk yard clusters for customers all the time.

 

[02Oilburner]

I am about to remove the cluster to send in for repair. Can I drive the truck with the cluster out? I have been using a GPS for 2+ years for speedometer and mileage between fill ups. Thanks!

 

[makuloco2000]

I am about to remove the cluster to send in for repair. Can I drive the truck with the cluster out? I have been using a GPS for 2+ years for speedometer and mileage between fill ups. Thanks!

Yes I have