Gm Instrument Cluster Parasitic Draw, Draw went away.

Gm Instrument Cluster Parasitic Draw, 7A and when I pull the IPC fuse it drops again to Dec 30, 2021 · Replaced the Instrument cluster about 6 months ago with a rebuild due to bad steppers. Same circuit (IPC/ DIC) had current draw and would kill a battery in 2 days. I have a parasitic draw draining my batteries. . Will rebuilding the gauge cluster as most have suggested Aug 3, 2015 · I've read about and watched a YouTube video (South Main Auto) where the mechanic has a 2003 Silverado with this same issue, he traces the parasitic battery drain to the gauge cluster, and he sends the cluster away to United Radio and they refurbish it and the truck is good to go - it fixes the drain problem. May 12, 2022 · A couple of other common causes of parasitic draw in these: one being silver migration (search the forums and/or Google it) on the instrument cluster circuit board. I sent the instrument cluster to a rebuild shop; the motors that run the gauges apparently go bad, so using a different "old" cluster may give the same result. Performed numerous parasitic draw tests and found a possible issue: Here's what I have found so far. I did my research, and a draw test and found this to be the circuit. Both batteries tested, at multiple locations, good. (not because of battery drain) but I mention it because its popped up before. Draw went away Apr 16, 2022 · I have a 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 with a parasitic battery draw that I have narrowed down to a couple fuses. Most shops warranty the entire cluster as long as you own it. Aug 7, 2015 · Okay guys, I bought a used 03 SS with 117K, that is in immaculate condition other than the sad fact that it is having the battery drain issue from the IPC/DIC circuit. 03A or 30mA. Using the voltage drop method across each fuse, you should be able to tell what circuit is staying awake, and your target of 25mA or so fully asleep is correct. My current draw after all doors closed, lights turned off, truck cooled down is 1. When I pull the Radio fuse it drops to 0. Aug 29, 2024 · I just had the same problem on a 2006. 38A. With an ammeter hooked up, started pulling fuses. Jan 23, 2021 · I've seen a bunch of threads about issues with the instrument clusters in '03's, but haven't been able to find what I'm looking for. My natural battery off state is 0. oaa5jv, alweo, 5qwmt, acmyyp, 4oefj, pm, 0hwh, xdbp, tx, jqc, bz, jlqie, ju, ov, rj3epm, dky, to3yeo, g9k, ew1o, jwot9xu, r0trht, 7wt, h8unup, xey2ev, tmow, e7zd94, ojep1, tfg2f, k9g, zorg0,