*Checking in...

Man, I've been slammed w/ this new job.

How is everyone else doing. Project still going or stalled a bit ??

Hope everyone is doing great!

-WoW

 

It's been stalled since last time. Cannot locate a set of connectors from an 05/06. I think I'll move forward without the connectors. I might have time over the next few nights and over the weekend to work on this project. I'll keep you updated man.....

 

looks like you guys are making head way I have also be swamped with new job and old job and graduate thesis

 

^ Good Luck on that Thesis man!

Thanks for the updates aorbeta!!

 

Can you tell me where you purchased the plastic lens for the 06 cluster. I scratched mine and want to replace it.

 

^I found it on ebay

 

found this if anyone needs to start the project
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/INFIN...spagenameZWDVW

 

Well I was tired of waiting for the 05 connectors. This would have made it easier but I couldn't wait and soldered the 03/04 connectors I took off of a gauge cluster I purchased on Ebay(my original gauge cluster is untouched) directly to the 05 cluster I purchased off Ebay as well.

Tore apart the dash this morning and plopped in the 05 gauges. Pics are attached. Everything responds correctly, RPM, fuel gauge, temp meter, etc. Hazards, turn signals, VDC on/off, hi beams, door open/close, seat belt, hand brake, etc. all function properly!!!!! Trip computer looks as though it works as well.

There a few things, most noticeable is the mileage issue. This cluster has under 8k miles and my car has 45k. Also, this gauge set most likely is from an auto and the "Service Engine Soon" and "AT Check" warning lights are on. My car is a 6-speed. I have some ideas as to how to fix both issues.

Also, I purchased another tinted plastic cover for the gauges because the trip computer plunger was not in the same location as the 03/04 gauges. This new cover DOES NOT fit with the 03/04 gauge cluster. I'll show more pics of this later.

 

Wow.. it looks good... Good Job!

 

More pics. The first few are the connectors I took off the 03/04 cluster I got off Ebay. I soldered those directly to the 05 gauge cluster. I opted not to install the tinted cover over the gauges because they wouldn't fit over the gauges.

 

omg aorbeta, u is the man =)

that's such a stupendous job! i'm pretty sure the whole community thanks you for being the guinea pig and trying it and showing us all it works. job well done and kudos to you =)

 

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amazing job....well done and RESPECT!

 

Thanks for the compliments guys. The end result was worth the effort. Now I just need to do the lighted steering wheel buttons......

 

Congrats!!