That looks great. So you/I can order this from my local ford dealer and have them install it? Total cost was? Total time for them to install?
This shows mpg etc correct?
I ordered my stuff from Ed Olsen (link above) Total cost $587 - $300 refundable core charge so it was $287 for parts and $78 for install.
Message center is awesome. Shows a lot of stuff. Look at the driver controls section of your manual. Too many to list here. Took them about 20 minutes once they got it in the bay to install it. You'll be very pleased.
am so sounds like you did the switch and pred the cluster for them?. did you try the cluster and on work? or did you just go for the install? hope the info helped
Aixer, I followed your suggestions and was hoping for a price break. I had everything prepped and ready and they still charged me the full $78 PLUS they still left the switch hanging like I pictured. They didn't take two seconds to snap it in. Dealerships really do suck down here but whatta ya gonna do? I'm very happy with it. The message center is a BIG bonus if your main goal is getting the extra colors. I didn't know it did all that. I just skipped that section in the manual because I had the base cluster. I was surprissed to say the least at what it can show you.
Thanks very much for input. Gotta get the core back today so I can reclaim that $300.
BTW, send me a pic of the house? Are you almost done?
well i am glad it worked out. as far as the extra features. i can not stress enough all the extra stuff the message center has. i use all the features all the time. i rarely change the color. but a guess people seem not to notice that and only think of the color. glad to see you like it. and glad to help. as far as the house here is a pic its slow and go as my sons are back at school and money is getting tight.
I've always wanted to peek and see if I had the plug.. and thanks to amystery's pics, I finally found out where to pop the buttons out. (Didn't realize it was a cluster)
Anyway, if this is what I need to upgrade, I'm VERY happy because I have a Deluxe stang with NO Traction Control or ABS I was under the impression that they were needed for the upgrade... perhaps some early 05's got lucky and got the plug anyway?
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So, could you do this mod by yourself?? or its a definate no, and you would have to bring it in anyways? I wanna buy the gauge and the buttons, but dont know if i have to bring it in to have them do it.. BTW it looks so awesome with the extra 2 gauges and the message center.. hehe
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I've always wanted to peek and see if I had the plug.. and thanks to amystery's pics, I finally found out where to pop the buttons out. (Didn't realize it was a cluster)
Anyway, if this is what I need to upgrade, I'm VERY happy because I have a Deluxe stang with NO Traction Control or ABS I was under the impression that they were needed for the upgrade... perhaps some early 05's got lucky and got the plug anyway?
I would reallllllly be interested in finding out if the GT gauges work, (higher speedo) But I guess I don't need it anyway... won't be going -that- fast
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Ok, Let me make sure I have this right. You pop out the left cluster and if you have a wire running to it you can do this upgrade? Right? Who is this Ford dealer you guys are ordering from?
Ok, Let me make sure I have this right. You pop out the left cluster and if you have a wire running to it you can do this upgrade? Right? Who is this Ford dealer you guys are ordering from?
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From what I've heard, Millenium Ford is who most people are going to. Heres a link of what to look at, but I wouldn't order unless you talk to someone.
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I bought a brand new GT cluster off eBay w/out a core, and the switch from Ed - and he has been quite helpful with general info. I wasn't aware that there was a question if there is a plug or not on the car if you don't have ABS and T/C. Which I don't so today I popped the switch blanking cover off and I was happy to see the plug there. While I was at it I went ahead and plugged the new cluster in to see if I had to take it to the dealer, and it worked except that the ABS fails and I get an ABS light and tire pressure warning in the info center - so it looks as though I'll end up at the dealer to get the correct information uploaded.
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So there is no issue with using the GT cluster on the V6. When are you going to the dealer to follow up? I would really like to know what the differences are between the GT and V6 clusters.... other than the speedo.
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Man... I don't have the ABS or TC, so I doubt I have the cluster. Plus my fiance would not see the benefit of this upgrade vs the cost. To me, it would be a diggable new toy for sure, but it just plain looks like I'll have to overlook this one. I already got it outta my head when I bought the car knowing it was not part of it, but doggone it, my hopes were raised in this thread... until.... the no ABS or TC part.
But WTG to those who did it and those who will do it! It's pretty kewl.
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