New instrument cluster???
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From: Pearl, MS
just ordered the scangauge. pretty slick looking. I think I'll get some fiberglass molded to make it fit like an edge does or like a gauge pod above the radio.
as for the diablo, can't find one for the 2005 4.2 V6. Everything says the 2006 only.
as for the diablo, can't find one for the 2005 4.2 V6. Everything says the 2006 only.
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i decided that installing a new guage cluster was a big pain and then bought a scangauge 2 and am glad i did, i ended up mounting it right below the windshield just to the right of the blinkin red light and ran the wires through the dash and the came out in the defroster area but you can even see then ill post pics if your interested...
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Originally Posted by ChrisAdams
Well, this has been covered in very fine detail, every aspect. Search and Yee may find.
To just hit the high spots;
The cluster is easy to swap.
The mileage is contained in the cluster.
The 'new' cluster will work, i.e. gauges, cruise, speedometer, tachometer.
HOWEVER
The dome light, door chimes, headlight warning, alarm system etc. will NOT work until a competent dealer reprograms the cluster/PCM to match your truck.
This costs 45-130 bucks. Usually about 85 bucks.
The mileage will not match.
The dealership will almost never have the ability to adjust the clusters mileage.
Local speedometer shops may be able to do this. Price varies 70-299. Most pay about 85 bucks.
Legal stuff;
You can put in a different mileage cluster legally under very narrow criteria.
Example you can put in a 0 miles cluster anytime your cluster goes bad. This is federal and most states. BUT you must put a tag in the door jamb showing the cluster has been swapped and the relevant mileage change.
CarFax and other reporting agencies will note your mileage has changed. This dings your resale value.
Example, you take truck to dealer, tune-up shop, smog shop, get ticket, etc. anywhere that logs your mileage. Then you take it there three months later and it has less mileage... A red flag will go to CarFax etc. and from then on there will be a question about it whenever anyone looks at your vehicles history.
So get the correct mileage programmed into a cluster and then pay the dealer to set the cluster up.
Do the swap yourself if you like.
Unless you get one with the right mileage the extra cost drives the cost of a cluster swap up beyond practical in most cases.
Some of the vendors on e-bay can set mileage and include it with the cluster.
Chris
To just hit the high spots;
The cluster is easy to swap.
The mileage is contained in the cluster.
The 'new' cluster will work, i.e. gauges, cruise, speedometer, tachometer.
HOWEVER
The dome light, door chimes, headlight warning, alarm system etc. will NOT work until a competent dealer reprograms the cluster/PCM to match your truck.
This costs 45-130 bucks. Usually about 85 bucks.
The mileage will not match.
The dealership will almost never have the ability to adjust the clusters mileage.
Local speedometer shops may be able to do this. Price varies 70-299. Most pay about 85 bucks.
Legal stuff;
You can put in a different mileage cluster legally under very narrow criteria.
Example you can put in a 0 miles cluster anytime your cluster goes bad. This is federal and most states. BUT you must put a tag in the door jamb showing the cluster has been swapped and the relevant mileage change.
CarFax and other reporting agencies will note your mileage has changed. This dings your resale value.
Example, you take truck to dealer, tune-up shop, smog shop, get ticket, etc. anywhere that logs your mileage. Then you take it there three months later and it has less mileage... A red flag will go to CarFax etc. and from then on there will be a question about it whenever anyone looks at your vehicles history.
So get the correct mileage programmed into a cluster and then pay the dealer to set the cluster up.
Do the swap yourself if you like.
Unless you get one with the right mileage the extra cost drives the cost of a cluster swap up beyond practical in most cases.
Some of the vendors on e-bay can set mileage and include it with the cluster.
Chris
... but the odometer will be off and you'll have to address that as Chris mentioned. I paid $100 to have mine programmed to the correct mileage and $20 for 2-way S&H.