Message Center is not working

2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
139,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CTTIM2017
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My message center is not lit or displaying any information when I turn on the ignition. The chime works fine and it has the factory radio.
Dec 20, 2016 at 3:41 AM
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STEVE W.
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Try a reset. Turn key on, hold display button on radio down. Settings will appear on radio. Use seek to select the reset option. Press the preset one button to enable the reset. Press display. Turn key off and then on. If the MC returns you are done. If it does not you will probably need a new instrument panel as it is an integral part.
Dec 20, 2016 at 11:37 AM
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TIM CARPENTER
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Thanks I tried to reset it but it looks like I need a new cluster.
Dec 25, 2016 at 5:01 AM
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STEVE W.
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You could give United Radio a call and see if they repair those, they do a lot of cluster repairs. Might be cheaper than replacement.
http://www.unitedradio.com/automotive-electronics/
Dec 25, 2016 at 6:15 AM