Have all new gauges to build custom gauge cluster for 84 notch. The original digital dash is intermittently functional. I have a spare digital cluster which does not work as well. I am thinking of gutting the cluster that does not work to use to hold new gauges. Though I’m torn to do so! I know some one would love the components. It is not like these are easy to find. But using an original cluster to use as a base for new gauges would sure make installation easier. Two gauge digital one poor shape on works intermittently. What should I do?
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The gauge cluster will be for 84 hatch 5.0 not my notch that I’m keeping as original as possible. Peace
I would keep the old digital dash and try finding a used analog unit to modify, if you can't I would keep all the digital components inside as they might be good for spares.
I agree I don’t want to ruin what could be a gold mine for someone. I would like a broke analog just for outer body to use as base for new cluster. Problem is I don’t have one. Peace
This is interesting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBS2QAPxAgc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djOIJkhjuKo
nx1600 cluster into a s12
I pretty sure i have 2 digi clusters. Tach in my analogue isnt working and everyone one wants too much for another one.
Generally I consider the encoder down on the firewall for the digi to be a little more sought after than the dash it self, but who knows. Havent shopped digis in a while.
There is an analog cluster for sale on eBay right now. Price is decent but shipping is a little high.
Theres an se one on there aswell as a 4, which is $70. I jqbe a 4. Im just gonna get one of those cheap ebay tachs here soon.
I threw out atleast two functioning analogue clusters, but now that i need one, theyre worth something i guess.
Maybe you shouldnt chop the digi cluster. Who knows. If you do and your worried - i got two, and the world isnt void of them:)
Just a though. How about getting a used s13 or nx cluster and gut it instead, all you want is the plastic housing to work on, correct?
It’s done used dead digital cluster removed the components and installed new gauges. They are working well! I may sell the complete digi cluster the other cluster parts and the speedo encoder at this point. Having working gauges is nice (gas gauge!!). Who needs turbo digi dash parts?