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Old Feb 11, 2020 | 09:05 AM
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So when I bought my truck I had problems with the radio occasionally turning of or unexpectedly restarting, then I started having problems with my instrument cluster going crazy, just about everything lights up. Then the gas gauge, speedometer, ac and heat won't work. In addition to that the wipers will randomly go on, windows won't open or close and it wont track the mileage. I thought it might have been the TIPM, replaced it. Didnt fix the problem. So now I'm thinking it's the PCM or the cluster itself. Any ideas? Trying to save myself from having it fixed at a stealership.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2020 | 05:22 PM
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After reading other posts sounds like I may have an instrument cluster problem, anybody have any ideas?
 
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Old Feb 11, 2020 | 05:46 PM
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You have alot of issues going on there. Seems to me like more than just your cluster acting up. Possibly a wiring issue causing all the issues including cluster?? just an idea. I dont have too much experience with clusters. Might be an idea to get in touch with a shop that repairs clusters and explain all of your issues ??
 
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Old Feb 11, 2020 | 05:57 PM
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Somebody at work mentioned that I may possibly have some loose ground wires, I cant remember everything the dealer told me as far as codes that had pulled up. It's been a while since I was at the dealership, it stopped acting up for like a month or so but has recently started doing it again.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2020 | 06:06 PM
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Default My pickup is doing the same thing.

I loose my tach, speedometer, oil pressure, coolant. My lights come on for service 4wd, battery light, abs, check engine, brake control module and it goes crazy. I unhook all my cables and hook back on use my CTS clear codes and it works perfectly for a month or so and same thing happens. Any suggestions?

QUOTE=Jarret Olsen;3470231]Somebody at work mentioned that I may possibly have some loose ground wires, I cant remember everything the dealer told me as far as codes that had pulled up. It's been a while since I was at the dealership, it stopped acting up for like a month or so but has recently started doing it again.[/QUOTE]
 
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Old Mar 22, 2020 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason Reitz
I loose my tach, speedometer, oil pressure, coolant. My lights come on for service 4wd, battery light, abs, check engine, brake control module and it goes crazy. I unhook all my cables and hook back on use my CTS clear codes and it works perfectly for a month or so and same thing happens. Any suggestions?

QUOTE=Jarret Olsen;3470231]Somebody at work mentioned that I may possibly have some loose ground wires, I cant remember everything the dealer told me as far as codes that had pulled up. It's been a while since I was at the dealership, it stopped acting up for like a month or so but has recently started doing it again.
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I saw on YouTube where someone had very similar issues, it was a wiring problem from an aftermarket radio that was installed. I don't have an aftermarket radio but do have an aftermarket backup camera that never worked since I bought the truck.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2020 | 07:25 PM
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only thing I have added was the edge CTS when I deleted it with EFI live. Everything else is stock. When this happens I loose the CTS also. The connection to it under the dash is lost also. I have cleaned off all the grounds my batteries r good also. I’m lost on this.



I saw on YouTube where someone had very similar issues, it was a wiring problem from an aftermarket radio that was installed. I don't have an aftermarket radio but do have an aftermarket backup camera that never worked since I bought the truck.[/QUOTE]
 
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So when I bought my truck I had problems with the radio occasionally turning of or unexpectedly restarting, then I started having problems with my instrument cluster going crazy, just about everything lights up. Then the gas gauge, speedometer, ac and heat won't work. In addition to that the wipers will randomly go on, windows won't open or close and it wont track the mileage. I thought it might have been the TIPM, replaced it. Didnt fix the problem. So now I'm thinking it's the PCM or the cluster itself. Any ideas? Trying to save myself from having it fixed at a stealership.
wish I could help you, I'm still having the same issue. I dont seem to have any performance issues. As soon as I have some extra money I'm going to have it looked at but I'm not bringing it to a dealership.
 
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could be your TIPM. Mine went out and something like that happened. Even took a video of it.


At one point I think my spedo and Tach also wigged out.
 
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