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mikrucio
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 Posted - 25 Jan 2007 : 09:30:59 AM
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Does anyone know if the digital calais instrument cluster will work in the VN executive. i know that the tacho will work. but not sure if the digital readouts for trip and odo will work??
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mouce
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Posted - 25 Jan 2007 : 5:44:39 PM
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Yes it will, BUT...you'll need to get the extra connector required for in the dash (there's an extra part of the loom for the L3 cluster that you'll need to wire up). You'll need to run one or two wires from the ecu to the cluster, AND you'll need to find the extra buttons that get mounted in the cluster surround so you can control the LCD.
It's a fairly common mod, so there's quite a few guides on how to do it. Since I haven't done it myself, I can't be much more help than that, sorry. |
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VNSVLE
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Posted - 25 Jan 2007 : 7:10:39 PM
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You will need a few things -
- The dash $80 or so
- The left hand switchblock with the trip computer controls. $50 from the wreckers
- The 4th connector that plugs into the bottom of the dash
- The plug to go into the back of the switchblock. Your original one doesnt have the right amount of wires.
Tools
- Philipshead screwdriver
- Wire stripper/cutters
- Soldering Iron
- heat shrink/electrical tape
Attached are the two wiring diagrams.
1. Take out your dashboard.
2. Remove your fuse cover panel. Find the wires that go to the 3 connectors for the dash.
3. Find the wires that correspond to the wiring diagrams, cut them and splice the wire from the 4th connector to it.
4. Solder the wires together, and cover with heatshrink, or just electrical tape(not recommended but does work fine).
5. Remove your original switchblock.
6. I found the easiest way to install the switchblock wiring was to take the extra wires out of the new connector, and plug them into your existing connector. Connect these new wires to wherever theyre supposed to go in the diagram.
7. Run a long piece of wire over to the ECU behind the left passenger side kick panel. Splice that wire into the wire shown on the diagram.
A few other things to note -
- You can run the dash without wiring up the 4th conenctor, but you will not have an odometer, and that wouldnt be legal.
- Do not try to use a VR/VS dash in a VN/VP
If you right click on the wiring diagrams and go to view image you will be able to view the full size version. |
What's the difference between understeer and oversteer?
Understeer is when the driver is scared.
Oversteer is when the passenger is scared. |
Edited by - VNSVLE on 25 Jan 2007 7:13:36 PM |
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VNSVLE
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Posted - 25 Jan 2007 : 7:23:26 PM
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| I am not sure weather the diagrams are for a series one or series two but are very similar. If anyone knows any differences please let me know. |
What's the difference between understeer and oversteer?
Understeer is when the driver is scared.
Oversteer is when the passenger is scared. |
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mikrucio
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looking4horses
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Posted - 10 Feb 2007 : 11:26:58 PM
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| amazing.. |
to maintain optimum operating performance keep well lubricated |
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Benche
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Posted - 12 Feb 2007 : 10:34:53 AM
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Thanks alot because im planning to put calais interior in my car and want the fetures to work . is it hard to setup cruze . i was planning on buying a cheap vn calais and useing it for parts
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