Instrument Cluster Question
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From: Fort Kent Me
Instrument Cluster Question
I'm thinking of buying a used instrument cluster off ebay to replace mine that is barely readable.
I have a 91 Coupe. The listing says no mileage. Is the odometer external to the instrument cluster. Ie if I replace the cluster with another will it still display the correct mileage?
I have a 91 Coupe. The listing says no mileage. Is the odometer external to the instrument cluster. Ie if I replace the cluster with another will it still display the correct mileage?
Melting Slicks
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I'm thinking of buying a used instrument cluster off ebay to replace mine that is barely readable.
I have a 91 Coupe. The listing says no mileage. Is the odometer external to the instrument cluster. Ie if I replace the cluster with another will it still display the correct mileage?
I have a 91 Coupe. The listing says no mileage. Is the odometer external to the instrument cluster. Ie if I replace the cluster with another will it still display the correct mileage?
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I agree with the info you have received so far.
I must replace the cluster in my Z24 Cavalier and must go thru the same procedure as you.
This is what I was told.
If I buy a used cluster I could install it myself but the car would not start until it was "flashed" at a dealer with there computer to reset the mileage etc.
It would not start because the instrument cluster is part of the cars security system (in the Cavalier anyhow) and must be flashed by the dealers computer for the car to recognize the new cluster.
With the Vette having the VATS system I would believe this to be true for the Vette also.
Good Luck.
Gary
I must replace the cluster in my Z24 Cavalier and must go thru the same procedure as you.
This is what I was told.
If I buy a used cluster I could install it myself but the car would not start until it was "flashed" at a dealer with there computer to reset the mileage etc.
It would not start because the instrument cluster is part of the cars security system (in the Cavalier anyhow) and must be flashed by the dealers computer for the car to recognize the new cluster.
With the Vette having the VATS system I would believe this to be true for the Vette also.
Good Luck.
Gary
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A lot of people tend to list interior parts for the 90 up C4's as working in 90 - 96 C4s. While some parts are 90 - 96 many electrical parts are 90 - 91, and 92 - up (not sure about the specifics about the LT1 cars).Just be sure it's from a 90 or 91.
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From: Fort Kent Me
Well if I am able to get this cluster, which is listed for a 91, I'll come back and let you all know how it worked out.
Was planning to send my cluster out for refurbishment but if I can put in a good working unit and save some cash that would be great.
Thanks for all the advice!
Was planning to send my cluster out for refurbishment but if I can put in a good working unit and save some cash that would be great.
Thanks for all the advice!