I own a `05 cavalier in `07 is when the gauges started to act up 1st was the temp gauge would peg out , then over time each of the other gauges would act up as well . have pulled fuse many times ( no good) have to turn ignition key on several times now to reset gauges(gets old). would the battery cause this ? live in fla extreme daytime heat as well and battery is close to the hood and ive noticed my clock has been loosing timeas well. any ideas ? Thanks.
Run scanner for trouble codes, some auto parts stores will do this for free
Testimonial: "Thanks for the help i have yet to run it by to a parts store to check codes , just frustrating having a low milage car and the gauges go wacky. "
My 05 did the same thing. come to find out it was my ground from my motor to my chasis. so i ran a new ground from the battery to the body and fixed the problem.
The cavalier has a fully computerized gauge system. Your computer may be overheating or is simply faulty. Its a dealer fix unfortunately.
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Oldsmobile Temperature Gauge Lamp Switch?
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If
all voltages checked ok, then most probably its faulty instrument cluster board
on which gauges are connected. Yes if cluster circuit board looks ok, then also
it can be faulty. Somewhere there is minute short or burn on board then such
problem arises.
Also
check the fuse box. One under hood and other under dash.
Inspect
each and every fuse and see if all are fine or not.
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For
more troubleshooting on these cluster gauges I suggest you to refer the list of
help links mentioned below. Its step by step instructions will help you to
confirm the exact cause of problem in these conditions: ---------
Click
the link below: ------
2004 Toyota Tundra:
Oil Gauge and Temp Gauge Not Working?
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2005 Lexus SC430: Fuel Door, Dome light and Fuel Gauge Fuse
Location?
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Toyota 4Runner:
Temperature Gauge Sensor
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Temperature gauge sits over half way mark?
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Heater blows intermittently and temp gauge goes erratic?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/heater-blows-intermittently-and-temp.html
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Temperature gauge does not move and no heat when heater is
ON?
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2003 Pontiac
Grand Prix: Erratic Fuel Gauge?
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Temperature gauge keeps fluctuating up and down close to
red?
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Temperature gauge on the dash quit working on Pontiac Grand
Prix?
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Fuel gauge jumps from empty to full?
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Gas gauge stuck on empty on 2002 Mercedes Benz 240c?
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• Oldsmobile
Temperature Gauge Lamp Switch?
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Fuel gauge drops to Empty?
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Dodge neon gauges not working?
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Temperature gauge went up?
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Temperature gauge stays At cold on jaguar?
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How to replace Instrument panel and dashboard on Toyota
car?
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How to remove instrument panel on Chevrolet car?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-remove-instrument-panel-on.html
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How to remove control panel on Buick regal?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-remove-control-panel-on-buick.html
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These
details will help.
Thanks.
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I went to local parts store the ran a trouble code scanner on it and found no active fault codes .
I went to local parts store the ran a trouble code scanner on it and found no active fault codes .
I went to local parts store the ran a trouble code scanner on it and found no active fault codes .
ok i cleaned off the ground end that they bolt to the battery box bottom , installed a ground strap from that to the body , one gauge acting up yet is the tach and ill watch to see if my clock is still losing mins. thanks for your help.
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