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Hello all, How much stuffing around with wiring etc does it take to install a Calais/Statesman instrument Cluster into an Executive?
I know that the level 2 cluster from an S/SS/Berlina plugs straight in but what about the level 3 cluster?
Can it be done without having a trip computer?
Thanks, Jim...
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Hi Jim.
Well yes & no.
Some cars, those with power-pack wiring (windows/locks/mirrors & aerial), already have the extra plug in the harness. If the extra plug is not in the harness, it is a lot of stuffing around.
Im an experien
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Hi Jim.
Well yes & no.
Some cars, those with power-pack wiring (windows/locks/mirrors & aerial), already have the extra plug in the harness. If the extra plug is not in the harness, it is a lot of stuffing around.
I'm an experie
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By the time you buy the dash, get the harness , switchesand the wiring diagram, the conversion will cost you a fortune. Like DR Terry said, its more than a days work as you will have to also patch the Calais harness into yours as you cant put the harness
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By the time you buy the dash, get the harness , switchesand the wiring diagram, the conversion will cost you a fortune. Like DR Terry said, it's more than a days work as you will have to also patch the Calais harness into yours as you can't put the harnes
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Thanks for that. They often come up on eBay without the trip computer is the reason why I asked. It sounds like I should steer clear of them though.
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I a not an experienced auto elec but I can tell you that the job can be done in a few hours.
1. Cut out for trip computer controls-15mins
2. remove trim and old cluster- 10 mins
3. Add level 3 wiring patch to inst harness.-30 mins
4. fit level 3 clust
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( [email protected]) if you have a good knowledge of electronics its not to hard ... contact me if u want to know more
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i have a VG 5L S pack ute and just bought a Calais dash and Cruise Control unit and hoping to fit it in .. i will take photos and post the progress ... any tips before i start would be appreciated :) have a mate with a VN V6 calais so i will be checking i
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