Speedo Cluster

[franmac]

Been having a problem with the fuel gauge on my 2000 reg. IS. Not a major issue just a bit annoying thats all. Went into a local breaker yesterday and came across a 2002 IS. Asked the guy in charge if I could try the cluster from the 2002 in my 2000 to see if it would cure my problem.

Anyway I put in the cluster from the 2002 and the fuel gauge and all warning lights worked perfectly except for the ABS warning light was on. Reset the ECU but still had the ABS light on.

Plugs at the back of the clusters were identical, only difference in clusters that I could see was the MPG gauge and the TEMP gauge were the opposite way around.

My question is this, was the 2002 cluster faulty or are they just not compatible ?

So near and yet so far ....... it even had the right mileage on it .....

franmac

[Parthiban]

I don't know the real answer, but it could be because the newer cars have brake assist and ebd, so it may have thought there was something wrong with the braking system. Sounds a little ridiculous to me too but dunno what would trigger the light in the first place

[whitie]

What was the milage on it.. and how was he asking for it

.... Only asking cuz I've been after one for ages!!

[franmac]

50,000 miles €80 .....

franmac

[whitie]

Pitty I need an extra 12k on that.... Plus I've only got till next month and its MOT time!!

[ColinBarber]

Could you not just swap out the gauge that is faulty?

[franmac]

How difficult would this be to do Colin ?

Did think of that but looked fairly complicated in there and wouldn't want to end up with two clocks f****d up. !!

If it was straight forward I'd certainly try it.

Have you taken one apart before ?

franmac.

[ColinBarber]

No I've never done it, sorry.

[franmac]

Anyone else had one apart ? and if so, is it possible to remove the fuel gauge without doing a load of damage ?

franmac