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I have watched you work for years and have to say as I watch some of the other channels that do electronic repair I cringe because I immediately think of your micro soldering abilities and how their board level repair abilities pales in comparison. As usual there was interesting info and amazing talent shared with us and I wish to thank you for the ride along, the time it takes to create this content, edit and UL it for us mere mortals :)
GM quality, because those bulbs are under the odometer and extremely difficult to change, they couldn't install LEDs at the factory. I'm liking the newer cars less and less. Good video, thank you.
What are you on about? They were soldered in, changing a soldered in LED is the exact skill level as soldering in in incandescent light… unless you look to apparently future cars if this is “new” to you where the leds are the size on an atom yeah, that’s a different story. Also, what does that have to do with the factory not being able to do it? They would obviously put the bulbs in first before the display… 😮 amazing. Wow, it’s amazing they put all those components in this screwed together cluster unit! How did they do that! They must have some magical machinery! No way they built it from the bottom up! That’s silly!!! They screwed and clipped the cluster together then put the circuit board in there. Duh, it’s like building a house, you put the roof on before putting the walls or supporting structure up! Keep the workers dry while they do that!!!!🙄 Also also, “new clusters bad, you can’t replace the bulbs easily like we could in the 80s” well that depends I know unscrewing a bulb is a lot for your boomer mind, but most anyone who davels in repair from the newer generations can replace soldered lights, sure it’s not as easy but it’s a skill that since technology has been in our lives we’re much more akin to knowing how to do that. Kinda like you guys and ruining the economy it just came easy to you. Also also also… even with bulbs that are easily replaceable in the cluster still no one does it I have not seen in my life an older Chevy with proper (not China led garbage replacements), or fully functional lighting. Not once. Even though it’s literally as easy as unscrewing a lightbulb. So, since no one is gona bother fixing it, why make it easy to fix and instead use equipment that most of the time will FAR exceed a vehicle’s lifespan. Also also also also, wait till you hear about way way in the future (2020+) cars that it’s literally just a “Picture Box”.
When I replaced my burnt bulbs with LEDs in my 02 impala, those bulbs did not wanna just snap off like that, they disintegrated when I touched them lmfao. Nice video dude, I think I heard thunder in the background so this was quite the relaxing video.
Yes, some car clusters have through-hole light bulbs that need to be desoldered to be removed. While others are surface mount and can be snapped off. And yes, I noticed the thunder during editing lol
@@jeffescortlx I just went and edited the video from when I did it and realized thats exactly the case, they were through-hole vias not just pads up top. I Just came back to update my comment to reflect that and saw you replied, but I never got a notification for it so thanks RU-vid lol.
Somethings fishy here, (not with you Jeff or your video). I haven't been notified of any videos from you in months, however I was watching Erik O, South Main Auto and he was having a cluster issue with an 08 F150. I thought, just thought mind you, you should send it to Jeff. Low and behold up pops one of your videos. Google must have mind reading software.
That's funny, I watching that same video today and when Erik got to the cluster I realized I haven't seen any videos from that guy that repairs them in some time. Had to do a search because I couldn't remember the channel name but here I am with some catching up to do.
@@rpsmith yes when I'm hot airing a HDMI port off I'll flip the board upsidedown and heat the back side, it will normally just fall out when the solder is melted.
It's probably a Motorola. And while it is possible to flash one, I don't have the step by step directions to do so. Check out the channel fixed until broken.
Odd how the eprom gets corrupted, a random write from the micro? That desolder gun must of made your job so less stressfull. No messing around with a solder sucker that jams up if you stair at it too hard :-D If that desolder gun was around when i was replacing chips in old 8bit computers, i would have enjoyed it more. But in my 20's i was rather determined to get the job done the hard way. Stubborn sod lol.
Yes the electric desoldering tool is a game changer. As you know removing components (especially through hole with multiple leads) is the most challenging part of PCB repair. But this tool makes it so much easier. Eeproms aren't perfect. They also fail in TV's and computers regularly. The odometer value is typically stored in three different sections of the Eeprom and compared the value to each other to help cut down on errors. But sometimes that just isn't enough.
@@jeffescortlx Three sections, the power of 3 is handy but i would want three seperate eeproms. Never trust 1 chip.... you end up eating them all, sorry silly mind :-D
Hi jeff I have a 07 ford explorer I buy and noticed the person I bought it from took the abs light off is there a video you remember you done on how to fix an issue like that
@@jeffescortlx ok. There are only 3 missing segments on the odometer lcd display of my i20 2011. But Hyundai is selling the entire instrument cluster unit which costs rs. 10k in India. So it's not worth buying for just small issue.
Hi Jeff I like to thank you for your videos,they really help a lot of us Have you ever had repaired a2002 - 03 Ram cluster not powering up? I heard someone on a video saying that it was a mosfet but didn’t show it 😢 I did reflow the entire circuit board back and front but still not working I found another one at a salvage yard and seems to starting to have issues too This one has like a minute delay to turn on and once on the gauges backlight flikers. Please let me know if something can be done Good 👍 bless 🙏
Any thoughts on a sudden, short instance of entire cluster freaking out on 04 Buick PA while driving? Returned to normal within 10 seconds with no stall or loss of pwr steering, brakes etc.
I'm not sure what you mean? The displays don't really match on this model because they used 3 different style of displays, the left one is VFD, the top is LED back lit LCD and bottom right incandescent lit LCD.
@@jeffescortlx sorry, 100% my fault. I was watching a few different videos. I was asking because I just watched a vid for a 1999 Chevy Silverado 1500 with air core motors. You were sucking some air out with a syringe then adding some more oil in. I think that might be what my instrument panel needs.
Dear Jeff, I am having the first problem that you commented. I have an error but my heat and fuel gauge do not work. If I use my scan tool I can sweep them up and down no problem and I am getting a U1000-13 code. I put a new BCM in it and it is registering okay but I also can't seem to program the keys as I get a set of 2 - 4 chimes when trying to program. Could the PCM be the problem? I don't have a lot of cash to take it into the shop and I need to get this fixed for my son. Any help of your knowledge would be appreciated. Thanks Bruce
@@jeffescortlx I know right! I retired from the military and was a 62b heavy equipment construction repair but I never got into the electrical stuff. I have a xtool D7 smart diagnosis system and it shows the new BCM is okay but I'm getting the u1000-13 code for the supplemental inflatable restraint, seat memory module, instrument cluster and theft deterrent. Is there any suggestions you could give me? Could the PCM be causing the problem I'm having here or do you think there might be a ground or wire problem? Greatly appreciate any assistance you could help me with your knowledge. Thanks again Bruce
@@fonzie401 start unplugging any and all modules that have anything to do with the serial data bus. Keep on unplugging things until the communication problem goes away then you found your culprit.
Hi I am having this problem now with my Buick Rendezvous showing error. Once it comes out of error and shows the miles, it starts up sometimes. What could be my issue? My temperature gaze and stuff works.
It says gas low even when I have a half or full tank on error. The temp gauge reads right. Sometimes, it comes out of error quick and starts. Sometimes, it takes awhile. I have to turn my switch on to see it comes out of error to miles to start it.
@@veronicamcmillian6907two things can cause it to say error: 1: corrupted eeprom. But this can't be your cause because you says it comes out of error and shows you the miles. 2: No bus communication. But this can't be your issue because you said the temp gauge works, if the temp gauge is working that means it has bus communication.
Did you intend to say “Rodriguez” instead of “Rendezvous” at the beginning of the video? Perhaps there is an inside joke or something that I’m not aware of?
Jeff Good afternoon Thank You for posting this video Do You have some way for comunícate with us? I might have a project needing your skills and expertise
The vehicle doesn't need the instrument cluster to start. You probably have something shorting out the bus line and that is why the instrument cluster cannot communicate to the vehicle and showing you the error message.
