I'm planning on repairing my gauge cluster since the temp needle is pegged beyond the "H" mark. I've searched around and found out how to remove the gauge cluster myself. I was wondering if I could still drive the truck around without having the gauge cluster intact. Will there be any implications if I did this?

 

I may be wrong, but I think PATS has to go through the cluster, so I don't think the engine will start with the cluster removed.

 

Thanks for the feedback! What does PATS stand for?

 

PATS=Passive Anti-Theft System

 

That's why you have a chipped key.