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Old 11-09-2017   #11
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Default Re: Brighter dash lights

I had my IP rebuilt by batee a couple years ago. $300. Highly recommended.

In my case the IP was very faded...could hardly make out the numbers in any light! Now, like new.
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Old 11-09-2017   #12
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www.batee.com..

you are going to need a new LCD polarizing film if your display is faded
Yep that's where I sent mine as well,
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Old 11-09-2017   #13
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There are three major known issues with the 90+ C4 instrument pod.
1. Poor day time illumination. This is a lighting issue caused by the failure of the photo cell as discussed above.
2. Fading of the central lcd display. This is caused by failure of the lcd display itself and can result in the display characters virtually disappearing. This is the issue the second OP likely has.
3. Incorrect tach readings. Sometimes the tach needle will peg itself to the top or bottom of the display but generally just a noticeably inaccurate tach. Caused by failure of the control chip for the tach.

As noted polarized sunglasses can have an affect similar to #1 and 2. However that is easily eliminated by simply elvaluating the display without wearing them.

These items can all be resolved by the company Paul noted above. They can either do the work for you or sell you the parts to do it yourself.
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Hans great summury. OP which of these issues is your problem? GC
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90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat

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Old 11-09-2017   #14
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I have had this issue with my 91 ZR-1 when I purchased it and lived with it for a couple years. I finally did some research and came across batee.com but after seeing reviews on Southern Electronics, 730 A Research Road, Richmond, VA 23236. I gave them a call and they had me fill out a form online and they sent me a UPS shipping label. Sent the entire gauge cluster in and they rebuilt everything and polished the plastic clear cover. Got it back and put it in and "bingo" I can now see everything. You can reach them at 804-423-1100. They do quite a business so it took them about 10 days for a turn around including them paying for shipping it back. Total cost $285.00.
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I have had this issue with my 91 ZR-1 when I purchased it and lived with it for a couple years. I finally did some research and came across batee.com but after seeing reviews on Southern Electronics, 730 A Research Road, Richmond, VA 23236. I gave them a call and they had me fill out a form online and they sent me a UPS shipping label. Sent the entire gauge cluster in and they rebuilt everything and polished the plastic clear cover. Got it back and put it in and "bingo" I can now see everything. You can reach them at 804-423-1100. They do quite a business so it took them about 10 days for a turn around including them paying for shipping it back. Total cost $285.00.


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Hans great summury. OP which of these issues is your problem? GC
My issue is with daytime brightness. It is not a polarized sunglasses issue. Have sent for replacement photocell- I'll report back when it is installed.
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My issue is with daytime brightness. It is not a polarized sunglasses issue. Have sent for replacement photocell- I'll report back when it is installed.
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Changed the photocell and the problem is solved.
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Changed the photocell and the problem is solved.
And there we have it. Thanks for closing the post out to help the next guy. Glad you were able to track it down. GC
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90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat

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