Odometer display flickering

[donvalleysunfire]

Hey all,

Recently, I have had a problem with my odometer reading going haywire and flickering whenever I go over a slight bump. Sometimes when I go over a huge bump or pothole, nothing will happen, but other times it goes crazy. Is it just a loose wire or something more serious that that?

[amac209]

most of the time this happens there's an internal problem with the cluster which requires having the dealer send it out. before you condem the cluster check the harness plug on the back sometimes the connection gets loose and you can bend the pins slightly to fix it. does it do this all the time or only when the lights are on? check the conection at the dash dimmer(thumbwheel) too

[Sweet pea]

i also have the same thing happening to my 2000 sunfir what i am going to do is take the dash apart i was told that it may be just the pins that are not connection propley and to give then a slight bend and connect the plug back into them i have not yet had time to do thsi but i will in the near future as its alot of work just getting the dash of these things .

[mycardrivesmenuts]

i was wondering if you had any luck with fixing your odometre in your sunfire. I am having problems with mine and mine works just doesnt light up. just thought you could give me an idea what sort of hellish like project it most likely is lol

[twist_of_jay]

I have a 99 sunfire and i have the same problem with the odomiter as you do. mine wont even turn on anymore and when it dose there's always something wrong with it. either the numbers dont show up all the way or it gets stuck on trip meeter or somthing like that. if anyone can give me any ideas i would greatly apresheat ite

[donvalleysunfire]

mycardrivesmenuts & twist_of_jay;

You will have to get the entire gauge cluster replaced as I had to. Apparently it's a known problem in Sunfires... why they don't tell anybody is beyond me. It cost me $600 CDN including taxes. I wouldn't be driving around with no gauge at all.... get it fixed now.

Mine is fixed and running great.

[Moleman]

I have the same problem with the odometer and i was told from a pontiac dealer that the cluster has to be replaced

[melissa2000]

I'm looking at a 2000 cavalier...and it too has something wrong with the cluster, although it still keeps track fine of the km's... buying it as is and fixing at a later date..needs rear struts but rather do them myself than pay someone 300 dollars...lol...they quoted me between 400-600 CDN. Not positive im getting this car yet..hopeful..i love it..and i love the color..haven't seen too much of it around here..Cayenne Red. What do u guys think is a reasonable price on this car? 2000 cavalier vlx.

[undersc0re]

This happens to our 99 sunfire gt autotran also I just give the top of the dash a smack and it usually comes back to life after one hit.....been ongoing for couple of years, and only happens say 2 or 3 times a year...

[melissa2000]

oh yeah well mine does it a lot more than that most of the time you cant read the numbers...the odd time it will go solid and you can read them. I haven't tried giving it a whack..lol...ill probably make it worse..hehe