z-71 help please

homer6060 · 05-13-2008, 10:19 PM

i have a 97 z-71 ,5.7 v-8 ,auto,mostly stock.i was driving and the tac and speedometer just went to zero.the truck still ran fine but acted like it didn't want to go.the check engine light came on and so did check gages light.any thoughts would be appreicated thanks.

Get Bent · 05-14-2008, 05:01 AM

Replace the ignition switch. Same thing happened on my 1996 Z71. It doesn't have 1st or overdrive, does it? The switch is like $110-125.

JR

mudseeker · 05-14-2008, 12:10 PM

sounds like the switch to me also, lost all gauges and only had 2nd and 3rd gear.
my check gauge light would also flash randomly for months before it finally happened.

05-13-2008, 10:19 PM	#1
homer6060 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2	z-71 help please i have a 97 z-71 ,5.7 v-8 ,auto,mostly stock.i was driving and the tac and speedometer just went to zero.the truck still ran fine but acted like it didn't want to go.the check engine light came on and so did check gages light.any thoughts would be appreicated thanks.

05-14-2008, 12:10 PM	#3
mudseeker mod-o-tator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 4,494	sounds like the switch to me also, lost all gauges and only had 2nd and 3rd gear. my check gauge light would also flash randomly for months before it finally happened. __________________ member map add yourself alldatadiy why is it, when i push one for english, i still can't understand the person on the other end?

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05-14-2008, 05:01 AM	#2
Get Bent Full Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: TEXAS Posts: 13	Replace the ignition switch. Same thing happened on my 1996 Z71. It doesn't have 1st or overdrive, does it? The switch is like $110-125. JR