instrument cluster

2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
138,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PHLUDGE
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Just recently I had the oil changed. Since then my Tachometer does not work and looks like the engine is revving up to 10k rpm. The oil gauge at times goes way above the max indication and the fuel gauge looks like the tank is way overfilled. sometimes the oil gauge will work and the fuel gauge won't. sometimes the fuel gauge will work and the oil gauge will not. Sometimes they all work, sometimes they all don't work. any suggestions as to why this is happening?
Mar 28, 2015 at 7:04 AM
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HMAC300
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it may be coincidence but sounds like a bad dash try cleaning battery terminal ends and seeif any oil or fluids on belt
Mar 28, 2015 at 8:12 AM
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MACASTILLO
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instrament panel gages some not working
May 20, 2020 at 1:07 PM (Merged)
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GMTECH
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If some of the gauges are not working, you will most likely need a new instrument panel cluster. Check with the dealer. There was a unofficial recall on pickups for this problem. Yours might be covered as well
May 20, 2020 at 1:07 PM (Merged)
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how to remove chevy trail blazer instrument cluster
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JDL
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Remove the left closeout insulator panel. Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Remove the instrument panel cluster bezel. Remove the screws retaining the ipc to i/p. Partially remove the ipc from the i/p in order to gain access to the electrical connector. Disconnect the electrical connector from the ipc. Remove the ipc from the i/p.
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DONIGLAY
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Electrical problem
2004 Chevy Trailblazer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 4oooo miles

dashboard gauges don't work battery and brake indicaters stay lit new batt. installed
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DENNYP
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First, make sure the battery cable ends are completly clean and free of any corrosion. Make sure they have a good connection at the battery. Check the fuse box under the driver side rear seat. Make sure there is no water or corrosion in the fuse box. If all is ok, you probably have a bad instrument cluster. You will need a Tech 2 scanner to see if you have communication with the cluster.
May 20, 2020 at 1:07 PM (Merged)
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RG360
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my instrument panel will not turn on. I was driving on Sunday and my panel and gauges turned off. After driving a while, it turned back on(about 9 mi.). It drove fine the rest of the day. The other interior items are working, and the truck turns on without hesitation. All lights, radio, blinkers, wipers are working fine, except for all my instrument panel gauges. I checked the fuse for my panel and it is fine. What else can be the problem? I noticed today in the morning that my panel was off again. What could be the problem? Please help!
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MASTERTECHTIM
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most likely its a problem inside the instrument cluster and will need replacement. its not uncommon for this to happen just unfortunate. the dealer sells clusters on a exchange basis. hope this helps
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MASTERTECHTIM
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i can get you exact wiring diagrams if you want to be 100 percent positive. let me know
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RG360
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Thank you for getting back with me and giving me advice. If not too much of a problem, yes, please send me the wiring diagram. All of your help is greatly appreciated.
May 20, 2020 at 1:07 PM (Merged)
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