odometer out!

[greg9034]

Just recently the odometer on my 00 cavy no longer lights up at all. I was wondering what may be causing this. I was thinkin maybe a fuse? Any help would be great..

Thanks

[|WYG|SS]

ive heard they had problems wih the lights going out in the dash in the cavy's. i think they had a recall on it but not sure how long ago. maybe take it to the dealer ship or just give them a call and ask them what the problem might be.

[Cavalier2000]

It's digital read out so it could be a few things. Make sure the connection is good in the back for one. If all is well and gm says nothing then you could always get a different one, and then if you don't already have a tach then you can get one with a tach and have something upgraded lol my 2cents

[steve1147]

Is it just the light out on the odometer? If so, it's just a bulb, #195 I think it is...but don't take my word for it. Take-out the burnt bulb and go to an auto parts store.
The dash has I think 11 or 12 bulbs that light-up the different warning lights, backlights, etc.
My daughter's 94 Sunbird recently had 5 of these burnt-out. Take the trim off the dash, take the 4 screws out of the dash panel, and the whole dash panel with speedometer, etc. should just pull-out, there's no cables, wires, etc., it has a built-in plug, and the bulbs twist-plug into the back. Most the screws are torx, but a good allen wrench will remove them.
Good Luck, Steve W.

[|WYG|SS]

Originally Posted by steve1147

Is it just the light out on the odometer? If so, it's just a bulb, #195 I think it is...but don't take my word for it. Take-out the burnt bulb and go to an auto parts store.
The dash has I think 11 or 12 bulbs that light-up the different warning lights, backlights, etc.
My daughter's 94 Sunbird recently had 5 of these burnt-out. Take the trim off the dash, take the 4 screws out of the dash panel, and the whole dash panel with speedometer, etc. should just pull-out, there's no cables, wires, etc., it has a built-in plug, and the bulbs twist-plug into the back. Most the screws are torx, but a good allen wrench will remove them.
Good Luck, Steve W.

when i bought my 91 sunbird the lights were burnt out too. I think u have to go to the dealer ship for them. the auto parts store just carries the bulb. the dealer ship will carry the whole bulb and socket part. they will run u about 10$ at the dealership. i think the # is 195 like steve said.

[|WYG|SS]

Originally Posted by greg9034

Just recently the odometer on my 00 cavy no longer lights up at all. I was wondering what may be causing this. I was thinkin maybe a fuse? Any help would be great..

Thanks

their might be 2 bulbs to the odomater so it could be a bad connection or something. i would check the bulbs first.

[steve1147]

OK! The bulb IN the twist-in socket is part #PC-194. They are not necessarily a dealer item. I bought one from Carquest (all they had in stock) for $1.25, then five more from a napa dealer for $3.10 each, just call around with the part number above. Trust me, you don't want to just buy the #195 bulb and try to get it into the socket, it don't work real well.......