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Jun 1, 2008 | 05:11 PM

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bigdog9586

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From: Lansing, Mi

I just got a email back from USSpeedo and they said all they are changing out is the gauge face I keep the same cluster.
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Originally Posted by dbfruth

d-man is correct. Mileage data is stored in the cluster. I had my cluster replaced due to a scratch from the factory on the inside surface. The dealer was required to keep my car while GM overnighted the replacement cluster so the mileage could be programmed at the factory and when installed it would be correct.

Jun 1, 2008 | 06:57 PM

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ballplr

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From: Leesburg Va.

That is what I was talking about. If you replace the cluster the mileage would have to be programed to be correct. If it is only changing the gauge face then no problem.

Jun 5, 2008 | 04:56 PM

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ChevyMgr

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Originally Posted by bigdog9586

No cluster don't need reprograming as info is all in your computer. Cluster is like a computer monitor, it just displays the infomation.

Bingo! This is the correct answer.

Cobalts and HHRs have what we refer to as "Throw Away Clusters". There is no programming or setup required for these vehicles.

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Originally Posted by dbfruth

They lied. We never keep one over night, unless the customer prefers to do that. We order the cluster and let them have the vehicle. They come back the next day or within 10 days and we install it.