Test gauge cluster
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Feb 3, 2017, 11:18 AM
Drifting
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I had a power unit built that I just plug into mine. I just checked & my dimmer also works.
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C5 IPC connector pin out
Here is the connector end view pin out for the IPC. It will require a couple of power connections to make the lighting come on. There will not be the ability to dim/brighten the lighting. I believe that the dimming function is controlled through the BCM.
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There are TWO types of gage cluster lighting on the C5 cluster.
- First: Are the incandescent bulbs that back light all the little SYMBOLS on the face of the gages. The CEL light is a diode LED type of bulb.
-Second: The gage face Numbers and gage needles are lighted by TWO black light florescent tubes on either side of the cluster. There is a dedicated 12 VDC to 700 VAC Inverter on the back of the IPC that powers those tubes.
Are your black light florescent tubes lighted when you turn on the driving or headlights???? Is the DIMMER SWITCH properly adjusted to allow the lights to be seen????
Bill
- First: Are the incandescent bulbs that back light all the little SYMBOLS on the face of the gages. The CEL light is a diode LED type of bulb.
-Second: The gage face Numbers and gage needles are lighted by TWO black light florescent tubes on either side of the cluster. There is a dedicated 12 VDC to 700 VAC Inverter on the back of the IPC that powers those tubes.
Are your black light florescent tubes lighted when you turn on the driving or headlights???? Is the DIMMER SWITCH properly adjusted to allow the lights to be seen????
Bill
Last edited by Bill Curlee; Feb 3, 2017 at 10:46 AM.
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I had a power unit built that I just plug into mine. I just checked & my dimmer also works.
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Yes, everything is working, I merely wanted to power it up because I've changed the button bulbs to red led and was curious about adding a red glow to the center part of the cluster. I don't want to change any of the stock bits, and I don't want to compromise the gauge readability. I have a couple of individual red LED's. I want to see if they can be "judiciously" placed somewhere to accomplish this.
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Very nice job!
Couple questions.
1. Is pin out for 2002 same as 1999?
2. If A2 is powered, would that illuminate highbeam indicator?
3. If A15 and A16 were powered, would that illuminate both turn signal indicators?
4. What determines message on LED?
5. If B2 powered up, will that illuminate drivers seat belt indicator?
Can you identify which pins are ground and which are powered? From angle of pic, I can't see it clearly.
Thanks
Martin
Couple questions.
1. Is pin out for 2002 same as 1999?
2. If A2 is powered, would that illuminate highbeam indicator?
3. If A15 and A16 were powered, would that illuminate both turn signal indicators?
4. What determines message on LED?
5. If B2 powered up, will that illuminate drivers seat belt indicator?
Can you identify which pins are ground and which are powered? From angle of pic, I can't see it clearly.
Thanks
Martin
Last edited by mygt350; Feb 4, 2017 at 12:15 PM. Reason: Added request to identify which pins were used and better pic of connector.
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Open up the PDF posted earlier. I tried fooling around with a 9v battery and test leads, but got no response. I do have a portable emergency start battery for a 12v supply, but I don't want to fry anything.
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Drifting
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Very nice job!
Couple questions.
1. Is pin out for 2002 same as 1999?
2. If A2 is powered, would that illuminate highbeam indicator?
3. If A15 and A16 were powered, would that illuminate both turn signal indicators?
4. What determines message on LED?
5. If B2 powered up, will that illuminate drivers seat belt indicator?
Can you identify which pins are ground and which are powered? From angle of pic, I can't see it clearly.
Thanks
Martin
Couple questions.
1. Is pin out for 2002 same as 1999?
2. If A2 is powered, would that illuminate highbeam indicator?
3. If A15 and A16 were powered, would that illuminate both turn signal indicators?
4. What determines message on LED?
5. If B2 powered up, will that illuminate drivers seat belt indicator?
Can you identify which pins are ground and which are powered? From angle of pic, I can't see it clearly.
Thanks
Martin
Red is A13 A14 B17
Black is B8 B13 B15
Chime works
Dimmer works
DIC functions work, have to continually reset or the REDUCED comes up.
Last edited by 6speedsteve; Feb 4, 2017 at 06:26 PM.
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Connector for cluster
Batee.com has a Harness Kit, get a 12v supply from Ebay, I got a 12v dc 5amp