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bernard_slade
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diesel instrument cluster
« on: Mar 20th, 2013, 2:16am » |
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instrument cluster for 1998 diesel auto-i suspect any year diesel cluster will do the job
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Re: diesel instrument cluster
« Reply #1 on: Mar 20th, 2013, 8:13am » |
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Hi Bernard
Aren't all the clusters generic? I've got an instrument cluster off a 2.3.
Peter
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Re: diesel instrument cluster
« Reply #2 on: Mar 20th, 2013, 8:38am » |
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on Mar 20th, 2013, 8:13am, PJDavis wrote:Hi Bernard
Aren't all the clusters generic? I've got an instrument cluster off a 2.3.
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PJ,the lower spec cars didn't have a computer screen in the rev counter,and as I remember,had one multiplug less at the rear.I have fitted a higher spec one in a limo to replace a low spec,but blanked out the screen.
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Re: diesel instrument cluster
« Reply #3 on: Mar 20th, 2013, 10:29am » |
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Re: diesel instrument cluster
« Reply #4 on: Mar 20th, 2013, 10:32am » |
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Is there any difference between manual and auto clusters?
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Re: diesel instrument cluster
« Reply #5 on: Mar 20th, 2013, 3:31pm » |
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on the face of it there is no difference between the manual and auto cluster displays so i am pretty sure there should be no difference in the electrics as the auto box on diesels does not have the overdrive in/out facility warning light seen on petrol autos and that warning light position on the diesel is occupied by an overheat warning light common to both manual and auto models so it looks like there is just a diesel cluster
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Re: diesel instrument cluster
« Reply #6 on: Mar 20th, 2013, 5:08pm » |
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The cluster types are here towards the bottom of the page:
http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/instreset.htm
They may/may not work on other models but some functions may/may not work.
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Re: diesel instrument cluster
« Reply #7 on: Mar 20th, 2013, 6:31pm » |
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Just remembered the following that may affect whether or not the rev counter works correctly:
Under 3. Pulses on the link I posted above - "This check allows the engine speed signal coming from the alternator, (12V V6, 2.5 TDi) or the EDIS (all others) to be measured and calibrated. Should show the following numbers at idle:
26 for 4 cylinder DOHC
40 for 6 cylinder 24V
52 for diesel types
200 for 6 cylinder 12V"
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Re: diesel instrument cluster
« Reply #8 on: Mar 20th, 2013, 7:05pm » |
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tompion --thanks ever so for pointing me to this aladdins cave of information that i had not previously explored -i might even find out why my needles bounce every time i start the engine
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Re: diesel instrument cluster
« Reply #9 on: Mar 20th, 2013, 8:25pm » |
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on Mar 20th, 2013, 7:05pm, bernard_slade wrote:| tompion --thanks ever so for pointing me to this aladdins cave of information that i had not previously explored -i might even find out why my needles bounce every time i start the engine |
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The usual reason is low voltage ie battery failing. Common issue.  Look at Fault finder and scroll down to relevant item.
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Re: diesel instrument cluster
« Reply #10 on: Mar 20th, 2013, 8:45pm » |
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I know it's not the reason for your needles bouncing so far, but I should point out if you do an instrument reset the needles will always flick round next time you turn the ignition on.
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Re: diesel instrument cluster
« Reply #11 on: Mar 22nd, 2013, 1:14am » |
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hi tompion i did the reset check and found i have a type 7 cluster everything checked out as in order in particular the voltage with engine running was 14.3 volts which confirms the alternator is charging but of course does not tell me what the instruments get under crankingwhhen the starter is engaged .a static test with a multimeter shows 12.4 volts but again thats with no load so the battery may well have a weak cell. i have sourced an instrument cluster that is in the post and as sods law goes i took the car out for a short run this afternoon and all warning lights behaved perfectly and as the engine was warm from the reset test it didnt even needle flick when starting--im sure it will all go wrong again next time i start with a cold engine but im making progress
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Re: diesel instrument cluster
« Reply #12 on: Mar 22nd, 2013, 7:42am » |
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Bernard these cars are well known for needing a lot of power to start. In some instances there may be a reasonable level of battery power and the engine will crank BUT not start.
This article explains all. The button link re Charging test may also help.
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Re: diesel instrument cluster
« Reply #13 on: Mar 22nd, 2013, 3:12pm » |
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12.4 Volts is not good enough for any battery. It's starting to go when below 12.5. Mine was at 12.3 for a long time, and even got me through the worst of this winter, but on start-up (even though spinning the engine up ok) the needles always went around the dials whilst it was below 12.4.
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Re: diesel instrument cluster
« Reply #14 on: Mar 22nd, 2013, 4:14pm » |
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Thanks for that Peter. Bears out what has always been said re sufficient power.
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