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Old 04-20-2014, 04:18 PM
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Hi, I am new to the forum and am hoping I can get some info here.
My corvette is a 1996 CE hatchback. The numbers on the speedometer are dim. The backlight is bright. The dimmer does nothing when I rotate it. I have bought a use cluster for $120 (haven't received it yet).
Did I buy the correct part to correct the problem, or is it something else?
I just spent a small fortune to have the abs accumulater replaced. Had to buy a used one since I was unable to find new. I thought it was a master cylinder problem and bought one, installed it and the problem was still there. Hope none of you ever have this problem.

Back to the speedometer-how difficult is it to replace the cluster?

any help will be GREATLY appreciated, thank you
Old 04-21-2014, 02:58 PM
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Fix:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LCD-Replacement-Panel-Kit-for-C4-Corvette-Instrument-Panel-Gauge-Cluster-Dash-/121289902978?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1996%7CModel%3ACorvette&hash=item1c3d710b82&vxp=mtr
Directions for taking the cluster apart.
http://crazyuncleburton.com/corvette...096/index.html

Old 04-22-2014, 04:37 PM
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Before you disassemble your dash first check the photocell that determines whether it is nighttime or daytime - the digital readout dims automatically at night - if that doesn't turn out to be the problem a bad ground can also explain your issue - I have fixed 3 digital readouts by simply removing and reseating the cluster

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