Instrument Panel stepper motors?

[Chevyman29]

Hi all, I'm fairly new here and could use a bit of help.I can't seem to find an exact part number for stepper motors for the instrument panel, particularly the gas gauge. I have a 98 Silverado, Automatic, 4x4 shift on the floor with the 5.7 V8. Gas gauge has been "vibrating" for quite some time and recently started fluttering about, any help on tracking down part # for those motors would be appreciated, GM dealers dont seem to want to help if its not newer than 2002, thanks!

Matt

 

[df2x4]

Not sure if you've seen this considering you're brand new to the site, but there's "stickied" threads for common issues in each of the sections of this forum up near the top of the page. Sorry I can't help you with the part number, but here's a stickied thread from the Audio/Electronics section that might be helpful to you.

http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?15139-HOW-TO-Fix-Bouncy-Hummingbird-Fuel-Gauge-Needle

EDIT - Welcome by the way!

 

[skylark]

I will say that the sticky doesn't always work. I literally have a stepper motor that I soaked in oil and I still have the issue. I would like a new motor and be done with it.

 

[Ian_64]

Just found this on Ebay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/F-95-96-97-98-GM-TRUCK-INSTRUMENT-CLUSTER-FUEL-GAUGE-AIRCORE-STEPPER-MOTOR-/371343797095?hash=item5675d0ab67:g:vWAAAOxycgVTfmQt&vxp=mtr

 

[df2x4]

Nice, good find!

 

[sewlow]

Good find! But Holy Crap! I don't know where you are, but for me to get that to my door here in Canada, that thing would cost me close to $90.00! Ouch!

 

[skylark]

I just bought some.

 

[Chevyman29]

Thats encouraging, I'm in Canada as well, Manitoba. Managed to pick up a used cluster from the wrecker so will give that a shot this weekend. If not does anyone know how to set/program a new step motor? playing around with these old coil-bound motors there doesnt seem to be a stop inside -_-

 

[skylark]

Thats encouraging, I'm in Canada as well, Manitoba. Managed to pick up a used cluster from the wrecker so will give that a shot this weekend. If not does anyone know how to set/program a new step motor? playing around with these old coil-bound motors there doesnt seem to be a stop inside -_-

I have a scanner that I can command a percentage on the fuel gauge. I will command 50% and stick the needle on there.

 

[sewlow]

I have a scanner that I can command a percentage on the fuel gauge. I will command 50% and stick the needle on there.

Some people have all the cool toys!