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Old Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 14, 2005 | 09:34 AM
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Old Nov 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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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 10:14 AM
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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 Nov 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 Nov 15, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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Thank you all for your help!
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Old Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 08:37 PM
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Your looking at 2-3 weeks, did you need a cluster too?
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 08:38 PM
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Yes, how many miles and off what trim? SE/GXE/GLE? Fully functional? Cosmetic condition?
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 09:01 PM
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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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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 09:14 PM
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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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