New instrument cluster???
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New instrument cluster???
Need a new instrument cluster for my STX becuase im sick of not having a tach, anybody know where i can find one, looked on ebay but they only had a STX cluster....go figure...also if i buy a new cluster do i have to get it reprogrammed from the dealership?? any help, greatly appreciated...
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There are many posts on how to do the swap and as far as finding one goes there are some on ebay.
XLT Cluster
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/F150-...spagenameZWD1V
Lariat Cluster
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/F150-...spagenameZWD1V
And here is s post on how to do the swap.
https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...t+cluster+swap
XLT Cluster
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/F150-...spagenameZWD1V
Lariat Cluster
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/F150-...spagenameZWD1V
And here is s post on how to do the swap.
https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...t+cluster+swap
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Another question is! Do you just plug it in and the tach works or is there more stuff that you need to do? I'm also interested in upgrading from my XL instrument cluster to one out of an FX4 or a Lariat.
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this too is something I'm interested in for my STX....also, what do you do about your miles or does the computer have that stored? On the STX are the hookups for the other gauges already there or is there extra work. Special programmers needed etc???
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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
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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
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That's some write up!!! Good info!
