[FL] Need Speedo Cluster
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Need Speedo Cluster
I have a 92 Vert I got back in Feb that I am trying to get back into presentable shape. I had an electrical fire that melted the center console ( and freshly installed NEW dashboard GRR ) radio, hvac controls etc. I found a donor car that i pulled the entire dash out of and swapped it all out and is on track to becoming a car again. The issue is the cluster i had in the car originally didn't work, the cluster I bought with the dash doesn't work ( well the tach does but at idle it says i'm doing 6 grand ) and i don't know the year of the donor car I pulled the dash from. I do know it is the electrical panel style and not mechanical because the cluster plugs into two female plugs. The fuel gauge is accurate and the temp gauge seems to be as well.
I am sure someone here on the board has lived through this situation before and may be able to tell me what to look for to determine what i need.
Looking forward to solving the mystery!
I am sure someone here on the board has lived through this situation before and may be able to tell me what to look for to determine what i need.
Looking forward to solving the mystery!
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Re: Need Speedo Cluster
You looking for just the speedo or a whole cluster? And we need to know what engine it's for to be able to match properly which may be the problem with your tach
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Re: Need Speedo Cluster
90-92 camaro tachs are almost always faulty. Read the simple fix in the electronics forum
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Re: Need Speedo Cluster
Well I can get you a 115 MPH cluster for 90 shipped. I can get you two for 160 shipped. LMK.
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I have one in the works of being purchased now. Waiting for the seller to send me his paypal addy and I should have it by week's end. ty for your response
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I was given a complete cluster/all guages & lens from a 3rd gen Firebird when I bought a '89 a few years ago, I have no need for it, but I don't know what it came from (it looks just like my '89), if you are interested - $50 (+ shipping), call me direct in MI @ 248-489-1399 or email @ davidcaribardi@yahoo.com
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Re: Need Speedo Cluster
I have a 92 Vert I got back in Feb that I am trying to get back into presentable shape. I had an electrical fire that melted the center console ( and freshly installed NEW dashboard GRR ) radio, hvac controls etc. I found a donor car that i pulled the entire dash out of and swapped it all out and is on track to becoming a car again. The issue is the cluster i had in the car originally didn't work, the cluster I bought with the dash doesn't work ( well the tach does but at idle it says i'm doing 6 grand ) and i don't know the year of the donor car I pulled the dash from. I do know it is the electrical panel style and not mechanical because the cluster plugs into two female plugs. The fuel gauge is accurate and the temp gauge seems to be as well.
I am sure someone here on the board has lived through this situation before and may be able to tell me what to look for to determine what i need.
Looking forward to solving the mystery!
I am sure someone here on the board has lived through this situation before and may be able to tell me what to look for to determine what i need.
Looking forward to solving the mystery!
Lmk if interested
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Re: Need Speedo Cluster
Update ...
Got a cluster from a board member and installed it. Speedo still dead and the tach reads about 5000 rpm high. i believe the seller completely that this was a working unit when he removed it because this makes three clusters that all do very similar things. Speedo dead and tach way off. I understand (kinda) the tach fix but am wondering why it would be necessary. This tach worked fine in his car and registered real rpm's What is wrong with this car of mine that necessitates altering the resistance? What is responsible for sending the information TO the tach?
Secondly ... i am assuming there is a speedo sending unit? looking for input there also
Got a cluster from a board member and installed it. Speedo still dead and the tach reads about 5000 rpm high. i believe the seller completely that this was a working unit when he removed it because this makes three clusters that all do very similar things. Speedo dead and tach way off. I understand (kinda) the tach fix but am wondering why it would be necessary. This tach worked fine in his car and registered real rpm's What is wrong with this car of mine that necessitates altering the resistance? What is responsible for sending the information TO the tach?
Secondly ... i am assuming there is a speedo sending unit? looking for input there also
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Splain to me what a jys is please
I got a sending unit off Fleabay for like $25 and will get that installed after Bike week is over I am thinking this should resolve the speedo part but the tach is still a mystery. Perhaps my answer is in the jys???
I got a sending unit off Fleabay for like $25 and will get that installed after Bike week is over I am thinking this should resolve the speedo part but the tach is still a mystery. Perhaps my answer is in the jys???
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LoL i'm a dork! I should have known that. To the best of my knowledge all of the cluesters I have gotten have come from v 8 cars. I have not gotten any from the junk yards around me Because the guy that owns the junk yard thinks these are filled with gold. I have gotten all of my clusers from private individuals
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Re: Need Speedo Cluster
as long as you got a v8 cluster in there, you can do the tach fix like POCKET said. should be in the electronic section.
the sending unit def could be a problem for the speedo, if you get to a point where your not sure, you can come by here and we'll pull the one off the wifes vert. It is a known working unit.
the sending unit def could be a problem for the speedo, if you get to a point where your not sure, you can come by here and we'll pull the one off the wifes vert. It is a known working unit.
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as long as you got a v8 cluster in there, you can do the tach fix like POCKET said. should be in the electronic section.
the sending unit def could be a problem for the speedo, if you get to a point where your not sure, you can come by here and we'll pull the one off the wifes vert. It is a known working unit.
the sending unit def could be a problem for the speedo, if you get to a point where your not sure, you can come by here and we'll pull the one off the wifes vert. It is a known working unit.
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Re: Need Speedo Cluster
What did you find out with your cluster? I am having the same problem, my speedo does not work and my tach pegs out.
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What did you find out with your cluster? I am having the same problem, my speedo does not work and my tach pegs out.
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Re: Need Speedo Cluster
if you still need a new cluster of gauges i have one from a 1990 firebird formula 350 V8. i will be driving through lakeland this weekend. 50 dollars
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hi hello i have a 1985 chevy camaro berlinetta every thing works ecept the electric speedo no dash lights the volts work oil presure works why doesnt my spodometer work or dash light this is the first care i ever had withall dital it orig had a 305 i think it was tbi but not sure now it has a target master /gm good wrench 350 chevy in it could you tell me what i can do with this promblem does it need the cluster head lights work blinkers work running lights work ty
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[quote=chevyrevolution;5384379]hi hello i have a 1985 chevy camaro berlinetta every thing works ecept the electric speedo no dash lights the batt volts work oil presure works why doesnt my spondometer does not work or dash light this is the first care i ever had with all dital it orig had a 305 i think it was tbi but not sure now it has a target master /gm good wrench 350 chevy with eldobrock carb in it could you tell me what i can do with this promblem does it need the cluster head lights work blinkers work running lights work is the cluster mess up or not could you please help me out ty
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