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Gauge Swap 98 into 97 Possible?

Old Mar 2, 2006 | 12:13 PM
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Gauge Swap 98 into 97 Possible?

Is it possible to put a 98 (digital odometer) gauge into a 97 (analog odometer)? I don't care about resetting to the current mileage, as long as all the needles/warning lights work, and getting accurate mileage readings. If so, what are the steps? I love the clean look of digital. TIA.
Old Mar 2, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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Ya it's the same size, and the harness should be the same....you probly wont get the digital #s to light up however, but everything else will most likely.
Old Mar 2, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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you have to re-wire like 91823912 wires as the harness is not the same.
Old Mar 2, 2006 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by s0ber
you have to re-wire like 91823912 wires as the harness is not the same.
If it's just rewiring the harness with no parts required, then it's a simple job, I just need to find the wiring diagram, but assuming it's all said and done, the mileage increments will be accurate? I remember reading somewhere the currents to the mileage count is different.

Any help will be appreciated. TIA.
Old Mar 2, 2006 | 03:59 PM
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from what i've read, its just re-wiring the harness, you would need the plugs for teh 98+ clusters so it clips in once u wire it...

Mileage will be whatever it was on the 98 cluster.
Old Mar 2, 2006 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by s0ber
from what i've read, its just re-wiring the harness, you would need the plugs for teh 98+ clusters so it clips in once u wire it...

Mileage will be whatever it was on the 98 cluster.
Sweet, now I just need to find the wiring diagram. Thanks!
Old Mar 4, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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I was going to attempt this project but the only thing stopping me right now is the difference in mileage. I just need to get a function generator so I can add the miles to my 99 gauge cluster. I have the wiring diagrams for both my 95 gauge cluster and the 99, they should be pretty similar to the 97 and 98. I can send those to you if you want. Good luck with the swap.
Old Mar 5, 2006 | 09:13 PM
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i think it wont work
Old Mar 6, 2006 | 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by owais
I was going to attempt this project but the only thing stopping me right now is the difference in mileage. I just need to get a function generator so I can add the miles to my 99 gauge cluster. I have the wiring diagrams for both my 95 gauge cluster and the 99, they should be pretty similar to the 97 and 98. I can send those to you if you want. Good luck with the swap.
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