Install the onboard computer ?
7/6/12, 06:14 AM
#21
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You can't make the boost gauge functional on our cars because the computer doesn't monitor boost , only the GT500's do. My joke was that the boost gauge is a short sweep one and only reads boost and not vacuum , so when my S/C isn't producing boost and my full sweep gauge is reading a negative vacuum number the gauge in the cluster is correct 
If your question about cost was about making the gauge in the cluster functional , as I said it can't be done easily or cheaply , if at all. When I got the GT500 cluster from Tousley , I believe it wasn't anymore than a regular GT IUP cluster. My car is an early 05 and had the harness that was mentioned above , so all I had to do was order the switch when I ordered the cluster. If you order it from Tousley they will put your mileage in it before sending it out. If you have an 07 or later , then you can just plug it in and nothing else should need to be done. Since mine is an 05 and I don't have the TPMS I would get the warning at start up. I had to take it to a dealer and have them download the cluster info from the old one and then upload it into the new one , they charged me an hours labor. I wanted the GT500 cluster since the tach is on the right hand side and the speedo goes up to 160 MPH , it doesn't bother me that the boost gauge isn't functional ...
If your question about cost was about making the gauge in the cluster functional , as I said it can't be done easily or cheaply , if at all. When I got the GT500 cluster from Tousley , I believe it wasn't anymore than a regular GT IUP cluster. My car is an early 05 and had the harness that was mentioned above , so all I had to do was order the switch when I ordered the cluster. If you order it from Tousley they will put your mileage in it before sending it out. If you have an 07 or later , then you can just plug it in and nothing else should need to be done. Since mine is an 05 and I don't have the TPMS I would get the warning at start up. I had to take it to a dealer and have them download the cluster info from the old one and then upload it into the new one , they charged me an hours labor. I wanted the GT500 cluster since the tach is on the right hand side and the speedo goes up to 160 MPH , it doesn't bother me that the boost gauge isn't functional ...
7/6/12, 06:43 AM
#22
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Originally Posted by 05YellowGT
You can't make the boost gauge functional on our cars because the computer doesn't monitor boost , only the GT500's do. My joke was that the boost gauge is a short sweep one and only reads boost and not vacuum , so when my S/C isn't producing boost and my full sweep gauge is reading a negative vacuum number the gauge in the cluster is correct
If your question about cost was about making the gauge in the cluster functional , as I said it can't be done easily or cheaply , if at all. When I got the GT500 cluster from Tousley , I believe it wasn't anymore than a regular GT IUP cluster. My car is an early 05 and had the harness that was mentioned above , so all I had to do was order the switch when I ordered the cluster. If you order it from Tousley they will put your mileage in it before sending it out. If you have an 07 or later , then you can just plug it in and nothing else should need to be done. Since mine is an 05 and I don't have the TPMS I would get the warning at start up. I had to take it to a dealer and have them download the cluster info from the old one and then upload it into the new one , they charged me an hours labor. I wanted the GT500 cluster since the tach is on the right hand side and the speedo goes up to 160 MPH , it doesn't bother me that the boost gauge isn't functional ...
If your question about cost was about making the gauge in the cluster functional , as I said it can't be done easily or cheaply , if at all. When I got the GT500 cluster from Tousley , I believe it wasn't anymore than a regular GT IUP cluster. My car is an early 05 and had the harness that was mentioned above , so all I had to do was order the switch when I ordered the cluster. If you order it from Tousley they will put your mileage in it before sending it out. If you have an 07 or later , then you can just plug it in and nothing else should need to be done. Since mine is an 05 and I don't have the TPMS I would get the warning at start up. I had to take it to a dealer and have them download the cluster info from the old one and then upload it into the new one , they charged me an hours labor. I wanted the GT500 cluster since the tach is on the right hand side and the speedo goes up to 160 MPH , it doesn't bother me that the boost gauge isn't functional ...
7/8/12, 09:13 PM
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So I checked behind the front panel, and I do have the harness so I think I will do the swap.
But I have one question : are the V6 and V8 clusters the same ? Can I install a V6 cluster on my GT ?
As well, does it matter if the cluster comes from a MT or AT ?
thanks
But I have one question : are the V6 and V8 clusters the same ? Can I install a V6 cluster on my GT ?
As well, does it matter if the cluster comes from a MT or AT ?
thanks
7/9/12, 10:01 AM
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There should be a fake switch plate in front of where you found harness , you take it out and put the new switch back in place of it ...
A new switch if you buy it new is $80. You can get it for half that Iused I'm sure.
7/9/12, 10:46 AM
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Guys,
is this one will fit my 2006 gt ? :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290740739609...S:1123&vxp=mtr
Thanks to let me know.
(It says it is for a 2005 only, but isn't it the same as the 2006 ?)
is this one will fit my 2006 gt ? :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290740739609...S:1123&vxp=mtr
Thanks to let me know.
(It says it is for a 2005 only, but isn't it the same as the 2006 ?)
7/9/12, 11:15 AM
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2005 and 2006 should be the same, unless that's when they started using TPMS. But I'm thinkin' that was 2007. Could be wrong though. In either case, it says the auction has already ended...Were you the buyer?
7/9/12, 01:31 PM
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Yes i am. So i can install it without any problem right ?
7/9/12, 01:53 PM
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the reason i had to reflash my 05 cluster was my car doesnt have abs. i had the service brake message in the window and the warning light stayed on till it got flashed. not sure about the changes in 07
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7/11/12, 05:41 AM
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The only reason you need to do anything other than plug it in , is if the new cluster has options turned on that you car doesn't have. I believe the only one is the 07 TPMS and since my car is an 05 it got the warning. It only occurs at start up , so if you can live with hitting the reset button then you don't have to do anything else , otherwise you need to take it to a dealer to reset the options ...
7/20/12, 07:59 PM
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All right guys, just installed everything to make it work. It works perfectly, no engine light or error code, everything went good for me ! just plug and play.
Again, thank to all of you for this great upgrade, I love it
just plug and play.Again, thank to all of you for this great upgrade, I love it
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