I have a question maybe you guys can help me. I have a 2008 silverado truck w/t SL and I bouth a new claster gauge with a new red face and bezel from us speedo, This is just like the one that comes in the LT silverado the chrome one with the 6 rings on it, mines only had the 4 ring on it. So I had it re-program and install and we find out latter that its killing my battery. So we got a new one from us speedo and had it install and its doing the same thing, the installer said too much amps, thats why its killing the battery. Do you guys know anybody that had this promble, or can anyone tell me what to do....I really love the new cluster.....need help.....

 

How can a cluster draw current when the keys off? If your battery was draining from a gauge then something is wrong. No way it's drawing too much power when key on and it shouldn't draw any when key off.

 

trever1t, I don't know the installer told me that its killing the battery, I think you are right, if the key is off, then why is it killing the battery, I will call him and ask hin again. He was telling me it could be because I don't used the truck that much, I dont think thats right....any I will call him....thanks....

 

did you hook a meter up to it to see what it was pulling? with keys on and off?

 

Hi, Occupational_Hazard I think they did but not to sure, I will ask them if they did that, They said something like the new cluster was pulling more amps then the old one, like 1 amp....not to sure....But thanks I will ask them that.

 

1 entire amp with the key on? wow. Your installer can't wait for them to legalize marijuana can he

 

instant pt classic

 

I'm not all that savy when it comes to electrical stuff, but... I can not imagine why an instrument cluster would ruin your battery. And also, do you any stereo equipment, aftermarket radio installed, anything along those lines?

 

Occupational Hazard, No there is no stereo or dvd cd equipment or aftermarket installed, no every is just stock.

 

did you add the DIC panel also?