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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 08:27 PM
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Gauge Cluster Questions?

I want to up grade the clusters in both my TA and Camaro I was wondering if I can plug and play with clusters. I have found an 88 Iroc cluster but not sure if it will work with my 87 Sports coupe. thanks for the advice
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Re: Gauge Cluster Questions?

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I have found an 88 Iroc cluster but not sure if it will work with my 87 Sports coupe. thanks for the advice
If the 87 has idiot lights, then you'll need to do some fiddling:

https://www.thirdgen.org/gauges

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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 08:59 PM
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Re: Gauge Cluster Questions?

Thanks but one more question. I don't have to worry bout any gauge problems then when swapping in any year model cluster correct?

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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 06:34 AM
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Re: Gauge Cluster Questions?

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Thanks but one more question. I don't have to worry bout any gauge problems then when swapping in any year model cluster correct?
Apparently there are electrical gremlins with some clusters:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...atability.html

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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 09:47 AM
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Re: Gauge Cluster Questions?

Thanks answered all my questions
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