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wgosson · 07-15-2008, 11:40 AM

Hello,
Reading through several theads I see I am not alone with the instrument cluster that goes haywire.
I have a case where all the gauges start flipping all around, and sometimes just the tachometer or speedometer stick.

I have cleaned the grounds under the drivers side front kick panel
Replaced the battery (marginal to begin with)

I see there are other ground connctions mentioned as well, and I will check them.
In the rear by the REM
Under the Hood on the radiator support
Any others ?

I want to remove the cluster and check the connectors and the wires leading in out . Can I unplug the cluster, and not have to get it reprogrammed by a dealer?

Also, I have run the cluster diagnostics and the gauges all move and work properly but I did get the following DTCs

D262 Missing SCP Message
D043 Invalid / Missing Data Traction Control
9246 DIM Panel Potentiometer Switch

Could any of these contribute to the problem.

What has seemed to be the most likely fix for this problem ?
When do I begin to suspect the instrument cluster itself ?

Thanks
Walter