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Old 11-13-2005, 04:03 PM
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Instrumentation Cluster - Can I replace analog w/ digital?
My '97 GLE analog cluster is toast. I am going to be replacing it soon and would like to know if I can use a '98-'99 digital cluster. If so, will I have isssues (e.g.: engine light on)? Thank you all in advance!
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Old 11-13-2005, 07:19 PM
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it can be done, just that the wiring on '98+ clusters is different than your '97 so its not exactly a plug-'n-play thing
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Old 11-13-2005, 09:19 PM
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Thanks for your input. Would you happen to know where I can find a write-up (if there even is one)?
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Old 11-14-2005, 09:34 AM
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Old 11-15-2005, 08:36 AM
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I thought all you need was the 98+ guages and the harness that plugs into the back of the guages. Then you would just cut the harness and match up the colors to your factory wiring.
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Originally Posted by aznprid972
I thought all you need was the 98+ guages and the harness that plugs into the back of the guages. Then you would just cut the harness and match up the colors to your factory wiring.
Is that all there is to it? I really need a new cluster soon - can someone confirm this?
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Old 11-15-2005, 10:25 AM
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As far as I've read on the swaps here, that's the only thing you need to do, besides adjusting the mileage.
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Old 11-15-2005, 11:37 AM
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Thank you all for your help!
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Old 11-15-2005, 06:17 PM
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I don't see why you would want to go to the digital one.
The analog one is just so sweet looking.
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Old 11-15-2005, 08:21 PM
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I beg to differ, I love the digital looking ones, hince why I did the swap, sorry no writeup though, I will have harness for sale soon though if your interested in doing this swap?
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Old 11-15-2005, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Killer95max
I beg to differ, I love the digital looking ones, hince why I did the swap, sorry no writeup though, I will have harness for sale soon though if your interested in doing this swap?
Yes, I am very interested. When would you be willing to sell it?
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Your looking at 2-3 weeks, did you need a cluster too?
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Yes, how many miles and off what trim? SE/GXE/GLE? Fully functional? Cosmetic condition?
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SE, 138k miles, if you need a cluster then why dont you just buy one for a 95-97?
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Originally Posted by Killer95max
SE, 138k miles, if you need a cluster then why dont you just buy one for a 95-97?
I want to go the digital odometer route..
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