vn instrament cluster??

[nathans1987]

is it possible to change a v6 cluster to a v8 one? reason as i can get a v6 one cheap. apprently you can just put a different resistor in somewhere?
thanks.

[nathans1987]

The calais instrument cluster for VR/VS V6 and V8 are different. I installed a V6 into my V8 before modification with no damage occurring. The only problem experienced was the tacho reading too high.

I converted my tacho to suit a V8 by installing a 220k ohm (220 000 ohm) resistor into the vacant spot marked R3 on the tacho circuit board so that part of the circuit was the same as that of my S pack cluster.

In addition to this, I removed the link in the spot marked R5 and installed it into the spot marked R4. This changes the amount of movement of the needle. (The link looks like a resistor, all white with a single black stripe, but it is not a resistor. It is the same as a piece of wire).

Although I haven't provided pictures, all the positions stated are visable and clearly marked on the tacho circuit board.

I have put a 93 VR V6 calais cluster into my 98 series 3 VS V8 ute and have had no trouble with its operation. The only downside is that the dimmer circuit no longer works., (always on full brightness).

It has been stated that the temp gauge is also different. I have not investigated this due to the reading on the calais cluster being at the 1/4 mark, which is the same as what it was on the S pack dash.

does that sound about right?

[88GreenVN]

does that sound about right?

Yep

[nathans1987]

but its a vs?? should it be the same in my vn?

[Zuicider]

but its a vs?? should it be the same in my vn?

i have a vs dash in my vn, just changed the rear casing and swapped them over. looks heapds better

[nathans1987]

its a level 3 not 2

[nathans1987]

also i have a vn level 3 and because i thought it was eay to chage over. i got it cheaper and its hard finding a lever 3 calais v8 or 6. annyone know what i need to change? coz i had a look its not the same as the vs one.

[nathans1987]

no i was wrong there is a cct stuck right on the back of the tacko that i missed

[nathans1987]

got it all installed everything works but the tacko and speedo dont move smoothly. they go smooth then stick the jump up is that my wireing or the dash? it has done baout 340,000k which isnt good as my car has only about 150,000 is there a way i can change that?

also the speedo is out compared to the speed alert.

[88GreenVN]

got it all installed everything works but the tacko and speedo dont move smoothly. they go smooth then stick the jump up is that my wireing or the dash? it has done baout 340,000k which isnt good as my car has only about 150,000 is there a way i can change that?

also the speedo is out compared to the speed alert.

Sounds like the cluster maybe cactus. To test the speedo press the reset & mode then start the car - should have digital speedo.

[nathans1987]

ahh k thanks, i might try that now.

[nathans1987]

hmm reads the same as digital one. but the tacko isnt very smooth when it gets to 4000 rpm jumpt to 5200

[88GreenVN]

ahh k thanks, i might try that now.

The sticky speedo is the stuff inside the unit going to jelly.

[nathans1987]

right, so i can fix that or should i take it back?