1998 C5 Coupe w/HUD
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Las vegas Nevada
1998 C5 Coupe w/HUD
Hello,
I'm looking into installing a HUD into my 98 Coupe.
This is what I know so far.
*I will have to replace my Instrument Cluster to a HUD configured unit *obtain the HUD components.
*I also will have to reprogram the new cluster with my current mileage.
Will a change over work on my 98’s computers and dash structure?
I know of other that have done this to later C5's that had the HUD option, but the 98 did not have this available. If I get all of the components and install it. Will it work?
Thanks
I'm looking into installing a HUD into my 98 Coupe.
This is what I know so far.
*I will have to replace my Instrument Cluster to a HUD configured unit *obtain the HUD components.
*I also will have to reprogram the new cluster with my current mileage.
Will a change over work on my 98’s computers and dash structure?
I know of other that have done this to later C5's that had the HUD option, but the 98 did not have this available. If I get all of the components and install it. Will it work?
Thanks
7th Gear
Joined: Jul 2005
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This might help...
Hornet7,
Hopfully this might answer some of your questions.....
http://joshker99.home.comcast.net/hudinstall2.htm
Hopfully this might answer some of your questions.....
http://joshker99.home.comcast.net/hudinstall2.htm
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Orland Park Illinois
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
I installed a HUD in my '98 almost 2 years ago. All '97,'98,'99 and so on will accept the HUD install (with the exception on adding a HUD ready cluster on those early year C5's). The only modification you must do is to cut the dash, which is no big deal.
Go ahead and do it---you'll not be sorry in the least. Good luck.
Go ahead and do it---you'll not be sorry in the least. Good luck.
Melting Slicks
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From: Jamison Pa
St. Jude Donor '11-'25
HUD Windshield
And you don't need a HUD windshield. 
All you need is the harness, projector, bezel and HUD capable cluster.
Follow the instructions posted above.
It's a great addition. The hardest thing is cutting out the dash.
Bob K.
All you need is the harness, projector, bezel and HUD capable cluster.
Follow the instructions posted above.
It's a great addition. The hardest thing is cutting out the dash.
Bob K.
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From: Farmington CT
Cruise-In VII Veteran
you need
1. HUD cluster
2. Hud switch
3. Hud projector(harness is built in)
4. Hud bezel(plastic trim)
5. Hud harness(from switch to back of cluster)not avail from GM
as noted in the link, you will most likely need to notch the Magnesium column support for the aft HUD projector mount point
1. HUD cluster
2. Hud switch
3. Hud projector(harness is built in)
4. Hud bezel(plastic trim)
5. Hud harness(from switch to back of cluster)not avail from GM
as noted in the link, you will most likely need to notch the Magnesium column support for the aft HUD projector mount point
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From: Galloway Twp. NJ
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Originally Posted by connecticut
you need
1. HUD cluster
2. Hud switch
3. Hud projector(harness is built in)
4. Hud bezel(plastic trim)
5. Hud harness(from switch to back of cluster)not avail from GM
as noted in the link, you will most likely need to notch the Magnesium column support for the aft HUD projector mount point
1. HUD cluster
2. Hud switch
3. Hud projector(harness is built in)
4. Hud bezel(plastic trim)
5. Hud harness(from switch to back of cluster)not avail from GM
as noted in the link, you will most likely need to notch the Magnesium column support for the aft HUD projector mount point
my '98 already had the notch in the support, also try to get a cluster that already has the HUD switch on it, that way you will not need the HUD harness.
