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Old Jun 6, 2016 | 11:30 PM
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Base model idiot lights.

So from what I've read my base model firebird is very basic. Instead of having my amazing temp gauge I've been hunting for I have two rows of idiot lights. So a couple questions here. Does anyone know what all idiot lights are there? I've seen charging, oil, and brakes so far. I'm curious if I can't find small gauges to fit.

Secondly is there a place to add in another temp sensor for a new gauge or are there wires I can tap in to?
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Old Jun 7, 2016 | 05:55 AM
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Re: Base model idiot lights.

There is a temp and check engine light or SES that's bout all I've seen in mine that I can add.
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Old Jun 8, 2016 | 06:05 AM
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Re: Base model idiot lights.

Not sure what all is involved, but have you looked in to swapping out your cluster for a different one with gauges? I'm not sure if the wire harness would need to be changed out or just swap the cluster.
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Old Jun 17, 2016 | 08:58 PM
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Re: Base model idiot lights.

The complete instrument panel harness needs to be changed on the Firebird. Unfortunately you cannot simply swap in the gauge cluster. There are several disscussion threads on this.
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