Flickering dash lights and gauges that don't work upon initial start???
02-08-2007, 07:57 AM
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Re: check battery at Autozone for free
I had my 3yr old optima yellow top checked and it looked pretty good. Plenty of cranking amps, but slightly low on voltage.
02-08-2007, 08:16 AM
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I had the exact same problem, and
after chasing all of the battery suggestions I had the cluster replaced at the dealership. That cured all of the problems.
My cluster got so bad that eventually, after all of the flickeing, it wouldn't work at all and this was a real problem because this caused the immobilizer to be activated and I couldn't drive the car. It had to be towed to the dealership. Before you face this problem and are left stranded somewhere, take it to the dealership and have the cluster replaced.
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My cluster got so bad that eventually, after all of the flickeing, it wouldn't work at all and this was a real problem because this caused the immobilizer to be activated and I couldn't drive the car. It had to be towed to the dealership. Before you face this problem and are left stranded somewhere, take it to the dealership and have the cluster replaced.
BC
02-08-2007, 08:41 AM
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Anyone else have this exact problems resolved by simply cleaning the cluster?
I'm a tad bit skeptical since most people go ahead and replace the cluster.. if cleaning the contacts will buy some time, I'd definitely try that..
02-13-2007, 07:41 AM
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UPDATE!!! After doing some research into this "cluster" problem on the internet, I contacted AoA by
phone and voiced my complaints to them. I even sent them a copy of the 7 minute video that some European TV series did on this problem I found on the internet.
This morning, AoA called me back and said that they would pay for the parts ($724.83) to replace it, however, I would have to pay for the labor ($340.08). Anyhow, this came as a huge surprise to me, as I figured that with over 110,000 miles on my car they would just tell me sorry, there was nothing they could do. Anyhow, I guess the squeaky wheel really does get the grease every once in a while.
This morning, AoA called me back and said that they would pay for the parts ($724.83) to replace it, however, I would have to pay for the labor ($340.08). Anyhow, this came as a huge surprise to me, as I figured that with over 110,000 miles on my car they would just tell me sorry, there was nothing they could do. Anyhow, I guess the squeaky wheel really does get the grease every once in a while.
10-21-2014, 02:39 AM
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Same exact issue
I have a 02 225 with 126k miles. Have literally the exact same issue. About 3 weeks ago the gauge lights started flickering and after a few miles it would all go normal, then about 2 weeks ago the fuel gauge stopped working all together and the other dials all basically did the same. I should note that i live within walking distance of work so i dont know if they would still work after some time but its definitely worse on a cold start. for instance if i drive again with in a few hours, no dial issues at all (except fuel gauge as previously mentioned) Weather is fine here in NC so no issues there. So yesterday leaving work, car starts and after 1 second the motor shuts off. turns, gets throttle. no noises or issues but turns off every time (like clockwork). I tried to get jumped but no luck starting. Does anyone have instructions on cleaning the harness? prices on gauge clusters?