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grade_A_specs · 02-09-2010, 03:48 PM

ive got a problem that nobody in my family can seem to answer. well the light on my mileage counter in my 2003 cavalier ls sport went out. i can still see the miles but only during the day in the sun.

My question is: Do i have to buy a whole new cluster or can i just replace the bulb?

THANKS FOR THE HELP

Foolinaround · 02-09-2010, 04:01 PM

Just replace the bulb.

agencyone0one · 02-09-2010, 04:02 PM

It sounds like the backlight went out. Try replacing the bulb first and see what happens.

Xclusive_Russ · 02-09-2010, 04:10 PM

Bulb but you have to get to it. Probably not too difficult just take it out and see where to go from there. Probably an LED 3mm or so.

Fbomb · 02-09-2010, 04:31 PM

Wait, is it a rolling counter or an LCD screen? If its a backlit LCD, I'd guess you'd have to solder a new one in...

grade_A_specs · 03-11-2010, 12:16 PM

its just digital but thanks for the advice everyone

jpalamar · 03-11-2010, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fbomb

Wait, is it a rolling counter or an LCD screen? If its a backlit LCD, I'd guess you'd have to solder a new one in...

You are correct. I changed the interior lights of my GTO to red. Make sure you are good at soldering before doing this as it isn't the easiest job I ever did but def doable.

My Talon just has twist in #74 bulbs and was cake!

02-09-2010, 03:48 PM	#1
grade_A_specs Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chalfont, PA Member #15644 My Ride: 2001 Lexus GS300 iTrader: (0)	my cluster ive got a problem that nobody in my family can seem to answer. well the light on my mileage counter in my 2003 cavalier ls sport went out. i can still see the miles but only during the day in the sun. My question is: Do i have to buy a whole new cluster or can i just replace the bulb? THANKS FOR THE HELP

02-09-2010, 04:01 PM	#2
Foolinaround TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: McGuire AFB Member #9448 My Ride: 2016 GTI SE w/PP/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III iTrader: (2)	Just replace the bulb. __________________ -John C-17 Loadmaster DenOfDebauchery

02-09-2010, 04:02 PM	#3
agencyone0one Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sussex/Rutgers Member #15440 My Ride: 96 Talon Tsi, 04' DRZ 400 SM: SOLD, 04' Sv 650: Sold :( iTrader: (1)	It sounds like the backlight went out. Try replacing the bulb first and see what happens. __________________ My anti-theft system: ACT 2600

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