Gauges & Components

Gauges are the windows to vehicle operation, making you aware of its well-being by displaying accurate data about its vital functions on the instrument panel. They help you avoid tickets by enabling you to watch your speed, keep you from running out of gas, and allow you to monitor important engine systems like cooling, oil, and charging. Most gauges and warning lights are grouped together in the instrument cluster on the left side of the dash, however some vehicles may have gauges in the center of the dash, on the center console, or on the driver’s side A-pillar.

At one time most gauges were separate units and mechanical. Speedometers and tachometers were driven by cables, oil pressure gauges were connected by tubing right to the engine oil system, and water temperature gauges had bronze capillary tubes. Today all gauges are electronic. Sensors provide input for vehicle and engine speed, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and charging system voltage to the engine control computer. The computer then sends information over a data bus to the instrument cluster or to a body control module, which then controls the cluster. Modern gauges can be analog or digital, and some vehicles have a combination of both.

Today’s instrument clusters are complex electronic components, and the heat and vibration in the vehicle environment can take their toll, causing individual gauge or in some cases total cluster failure. The needle on a gauge may stop moving, or the information display may go dark, causing a total loss of information from the engine control module to the driver. This may prevent display of the odometer or serious engine warning information like low oil pressure or excessive coolant temperature. Instead of trying to repair such defects, which can be time-consuming and expensive, the most cost effective method is to replace the instrument cluster with a remanufactured unit. With a high-quality replacement, you can put your gauges back into tip-top shape.

A remanufactured instrument cluster will restore all gauges to proper operation and ensure accurate readings. They’re built with new replacement parts, including new stepper motors with the latest, upgraded original design, as well as new backlighting bulbs with holders and a longer, thicker filament unit for extended and reliable service. Every cluster is vehicle simulator tested for quality assurance and comes ready to install, pre-programmed with the mileage and VIN. Installation is quick and easy, with no scan tool required. Right out of the box, you get an efficient solution for bringing back the gauge precision without scratching your beard and throwing your tools.

Check our selection of premium replacement units to stay in the know of your vehicle’s health and easily monitor its most crucial parameters. We showcase a diverse variety of superior-grade gauges and components, including gauges, clocksprings, circuit boards, lenses, faces, bezels, sensors, relays, switches, connectors, cables, and hardware you need to get your new system up and running in the blink of an eye. They’re designed to precisely display the vital information about your automobile to help you get to your riding destination without “unexpected surprises.” This is just the way for a safe, enjoyable, and ticket-free experience every time you get behind the wheel. At CARiD, you’ll find whatever you’re looking for, from an instrument cluster to replace the whole assembly in 1, 2, 3 steps, to single gauges responsible for a specific type of parameter like fuel level, air/fuel ratio, water/oil pressure, differential/coolant temperature, etc., and multipurpose gauges giving you a ton of info from the OBDII.