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A real pleasure to watch someone who knows what he's doing.

Dude, you're good. Real good. Also, it really surprises me that this unit is as repairable to the extent that it clearly is. I've watched a number of these videos and I've not seen anyone even attempt what you've done here. There are any number of repairs to my truck I will do for myself - even some basic electrical troubleshooting and repair. After seeing this done right, when I get ready to fix my cluster, I'm calling you. It's a pleasure to see something done so well. I enjoyed this video. Thanks for posting.

You have a great skill to do that kind of repair and make it look like I even can solder, which is furthest from the truth. Awesome workmanship.

You did a great job correcting the faults of the previous repair,and thanks for a close up view,of the repair and soldering .

this TOTALLY was the state of a coworker of mine! 6 pads pulled!! Ran a long wire to fix the speedo too! PLUS the cluster was not going to sleep and draining the battery overnight.... Did like you starting from ground up and all is GREAT and no more battery/staring issues!!! THANKS!!!!!!!!

Now I know where to send my cluster when it craps out ! Thanks for sharing that was a really nice repair 👍

For this type of video, I just want to compliment you. It is top notch, concise language(I wish I had that ability), instruction without condescension, explanation of why’s and why nots to your chosen techniques and part selection. Slow paced when necessary, sped up during redundancy. Everything about it is very professional. I’m having an issue with a cluster, I’m currently troubleshooting, and if repair is the answer. I will ship it your way.

Thanks for the countless videos on these clusters 🤘🏼 I just did a rebuild on mine last night and went perfectly. New motors and led’s. Used a good soldering iron and a solder sucker pen worked great. Thanks again

Great close-up views of your work.

I tried doing it myself and failed... otherwise known as a "Cluster F#$k" :)

Your hand work on a scale this small is very good! The end product is excellent and should be reliable for years to come! Liked!!

Wow! I am blown away, you make this look easy!! I have so many questions! I want to be able to do this stuff! Very cool!

Amazing video and thanks for the demonstration. Years ago I took a very expensive aircraft radio in for repair. An multi-pin IC chip need to be replace and I ordered it repaired. Well the butcher who assured me he could do the job did exactly what happened to this board you're repairing. I was lucky to fine a gentleman in Boston that did this kind of work and for an extremely reasonable fee did what you did here and fixed the board. It was magic to have that fixed and now I see how a professional like yourself performs such miracles. Thanks so much for the demonstration as I have always been curious how this kind of work was performed. You're extremely skilled and do impressive work. Thanks again for the demonstration. Much appreciated.

I reiterate what's already been said...refreshing to see someone who knows what they're doing...well done sir...

You're a surgeon! Awesome to watch!

Thank you sir for sharing all your knowledge. I finally got mine done, 2 weeks on and off and installing and removing cluster 50 or so times, couple jumpers but done! You make it look so easy man! I really didn't want to send it to you and have you make a video about a idiot and a soldering iron. I think that was my inspiration. Once again thank you!

He knows what he is doing but also is not hurrying but just steady and getting a lot done so this is a good training video

Thanks for this educational video..learned so much 👍❤

Hi Jeff I used to work for Diebold, which is where I first learned to solder on computer motherboards. But your skill is light years ahead of mine. I sure would like to get as good as you are.

Very useful. My tach and oil pressure gauges weren't working at all and the fuel and water temp gauges were intermittent. I ordered a kit from Amazon with stepper motors, a plastic pry bar and some bulbs (not LEDs) that I didn't use. I have small pry bars but they are metal; the plastic pry bar is very useful to keep from marring the overlay when removing the needles. It's important to use a solder sucker (I have a manual one, not the automatic one he uses). It to keep from messing up the pads when you desolder them. I replaced ALL the motors, not just the ones that were giving trouble. None of my pads got damaged. The motor leads are bent over some on the back of the circuit board. I unbent them back to vertical (breaking the last bit of solder contact with the pad) and then used a small side cutter to cut them even with the back of the circuit board before pulling the motors out from the front. I didn't re-flow any solder joints. Before removing the needles rotate them to the left until they stop and then mark that spot with painter's tape so you know where to put the needle when you put it back together (I got that from another video). I don't have the fancy tester he has; I just re-installed it in my 2005 Silverado 1500 and everything worked.

is there a good schematic available online that shows what all those contact points do and what should have 12v + / - or other voltage?

I just got my cluster back from Jeff, the entire process was very professional and quick. I had exactly a 1 week turnaround time from removing the cluster, to reinstalling it. 10/10 service. Even if you think you can do this yourself, it’s good peace of mind knowing it was done professionally, it’s money well spent

Those close ups are awesome thank you! Great vid!

Jeff, I almost made a career out of soldering in the late 1990s... I turned it down ($30k starting salary, accepted the job for the $$ and then declined it) because it didn't sound fun and the hours were atrocious. I was a highly skilled electronics guy that hated soldering. I'm glad someone loves to solder and repair things down to the individual component. I am still a horrible solderer and desolderer. I wish you all the best, thanks for your expertise!

Omg you must be the most patient person on earth. Im pretty sure that panel would up flying through the air if i was doing that. Pancake cluster frisbee!

Obviously this owner guy was methodical in his approach; perfecting his procedure and skillset on the transtemp before the shit got real...

Very cool repair. I always enjoy watching good problem solving skills. Great vid.

Great video I have taken classes on repairing clusters and I have learn more here thank you..

You are good at what you do even if you charge more that's fine I think you have the experience and know what you're doing that's big A factor great video great job!

hey buddy what is the size of the soldering wire for this kind of job? great job ...thanks in advance

Wanted to say thanks for the video! I did my own and everything went well except for the water temp. I did not notice I had no pad left on one prong. THEN I lost the next solder point, how I do not know. Could not get solder to reattach so I could jumper. Looking at the board it looks like the main purpose was to go to the next "small" hole. So the fix was to insert /solder a jumper wire into the hole and solder it to the motor pin. Just wanted to let you know I could not of done it without your video!! Thanks again You almost got another job:)

Jeff, I repaired a cluster today, I only replaced two of the step motors, temp and speedometer, because everything else was working. I am an experienced Electrical Engineer and I was shocked how easy it is to overheat the pads on these boards. It tells me that GM never meant for these ever to be repaired, as this is the thinnest layer I've ever come across on a board. I tested my solders afterward to ensure that I had continuity on each solder and luckily everything works as it should. I salute anyone that attempts this repair, not for the faint hearted.

could you make a video showing how you made the test harness for the cluster?

Where are you located? I have to find a windows computer to get your info all I have is Mac.

Good work. Lots of confidence. Excellent skill set and last but not least, love the camera work. I’m sure some avionics tech or aerospace engineer could talk shit, but for a auto gauge cluster you do great work. First time to your channel. Thanks for all the good info. It’s videos like this that make KZfaq so freaking awesome.

Great video Jeff. As always

AUDIO is perfect

Yep, soldering takes a bit of practice, de-soldering take a LOT of practice. Especially on boards with molecule thin foils...

I almost fell asleep watching this. Something so relaxing about it. Too bad I’m driving lol

thanks for spreading your knowledge bro!

Hey Jeff. Would consider repairing cluster 2003 Avalanche cluster?

Do you walk on water too? I can't believe you salvaged that mess... Great Job!

Watched 3 of your videos and I'm impressed by your work on the 99-02 GM dash cluster. Having built a Fisher FM tuner and separate Fisher amplifier as well as a Heath color TV, all 3 from kits, in the 1960 period, I really enjoyed your style of work and how you described every step so clearly and completely. Your video and audio are excellent. May be sending you a 2000 Yukon XL cluster for repair in a couple of months that has a wild and crazy message center issue, nonworking gas gauge as well as the odometer/tranny selector flashing off and on frequently. I would highly recommend you to anyone needing your services.

Oh my ,that was an awesome fix thanks for this .Greetings from Venezuela.

Awesome bro cool work

This is really cool. I know where I’ll be sending mine if it fucks up

I have done this yr`s ago but i am a welder, now have to do a buddies, however my jumpers were insulated wires, thicker because of the plastic insulation, i will definitely be using these thin coated wire`s, thanks buddy

*grabs hot glue stick me-"this is a weird life-hack video"

How do I get in contact to have you repair my 2003 Avalanche panel?

Nice to see someone that really knows what they're doing, subbed

This video was great. You make the job appear easy but it is very complicated. Fantastic job!!!

Ha, I'm just the opposite, I can desolder fairly easy but I suck at soldering. Thanks for your vids they are a big help and the best.

Hey my gm cluster is in need of a toon up can you repair for me

What’s the liquid you use with the toothbrush to clean to board?

Great job, thank you for sharing knowledge!!

You do awesome work

Great video! Btw, what's that liquid you're pouring in the board?

Learned a lot of tricks from you ...thanks

Thank you for pass it on you acknowledge an experience

Can I send you a cluster to rebuild?

"The bigger the blob, the better the job!"

outstanding work!

Have to say I screwed one up in my early attempts. I recovered it and IMMEDIATELY bought a Hakko FR300 desoldering gun as shown in this video. THAT tool has paid for itself time and again.

Hello, I have a cluster that needs repair. How can I contact you. Mike

This was a good video but you didn't explain anything you speed The video up and didn't say anything about what you're putting down on the board to clean it up did you put flux on it I would like to know all that but I guess I won't know

Can you tell me what solder you use and what wire you use for the jumpers?

Nicely done!

Insulting the DIY guy at the start isn’t the best idea.

Whoever the hell did that half-ass soldering job really has no business messing with a circuit board, or possibly anything else technical. Great video, I hope you made good money for unf***ing this for them.

These are pretty easy and I changed lighting to led while I was doing mine . Some of the servomechanisms were faulty .

Great video, love how its recorded in pov and audio is spot on. Do you think you can link parts used in description?

Very helpful. You def have skills. Kudos to you.

Hey Jeff, your vids are awesome. I have learned a lot from you, but I have an 04 Chevy cluster and I have tried to research this. Does the cluster so a auto calibration on startup or do I require a tech2?

Another fine repair

Cool I like your detail work! What Pin is the power for testing the lights?

I have a 08 silverado 1500 is that true the the turn signal flasher is in the cluster

Great video! What is the solution you brush on after soldering? Just curious. I have a 2003 Silverado 1500HD. There are quite a few cluster backlight bulbs out. Will those be soldered in or twist? You mentioned good quality bulbs- where do you recommend getting them from? What is the part number? Thanks for the amazing video.

How would you fix a shifter indicator on a 1988 Chevy K1500

I want to just ask your opinion. My grandson borrowed my 2001 Astro van, left lights on, have to jump start it, since then none of the gauges work. Did the jump somehow fry an IC from ESD or something? He changed the fuse and the lights still work!!?? Thanks for the video

Heya, the 24 pin for the dash clusters, what wires you got hooked up, trying to get it to where I can bench clusters and calibrate on bench.

what is the cleaning solution you used with the brush?

Do you have a video of the tools that you use to power up and test all the gauges and calibrate everything

Hey Jeff thanks for the video.. I have a 08 Escalade esv with the check engine light on . How can i disconnect the light its driving me crazy. there is a issue with my catalyst converter i don't plan on fixing anytime soon.. thanks in advance for your help

Jeff,after watching your videos and lots of pratice I gave it a shot.Where I am running into trouble is trying to initalize the gauges.Some want to keep walking.I'm frustrated and ready to give up.How much would it cost and how would I go about sending it to you and have you fix my attempt?

What would it cost to fix the PRNDL display? Mine goes out intermittently and on bumps. Thanks for the good info. Whats good contact info

You do good work.

Hi Jeff I have a 2005 Chevy Trailblazer, the cluster all of a sudden turned the abs, battery, check engine, and a couple more lights on. The whole cluster stop working except the speedometer. Next morning everything worked fine and still does it every once in a while. Can you work on it? Or do you have a video that shows how to fix it?

17:16 I didn't watch this to be personally attacked

JFC was the previous soldering attempt done with a flamethrower and a pry-bar?

My grandson has a 2004 Suburban, the shift indicator light it does not appear. Would you be so kind to indicate how to fix it or what can it be? We live Texas state. Thanks for your time.

The audio's great but I'd love it if you could steady that camera mount that swings back and forth every time you bump it :)

Great work

Do you have any videos we’re the back lights don’t work? I recently installed leds and after half way thru the install, they stopped lighting up but everything else works.

Hello Jeff, enjoy your informative videos. Would you kindly share a link to where you get your lights and stepper motors from?

I like that jumper repair, I'll quit tossing solenoids.

Great video!

For your jumper wire is that just solder you use? I no you said before the long ones were transformer wire

Love the video, I am a big fan, would you be able to tell me or show me the size of the SMD resistors such as the 511 or the 240 that help with the lcd screens. In trying to learn the sizes.

Nice technique with the jumper wires, especially on the speedo.