Identify VN VP VQ VR VS Trip Computer

[88GreenVN]

Here is a list of numbers that can be used to work out what Level 3 trip computer you have in your Commodore.

VN GREEN 88 39449
VN GREEN 89 39449
VN BLUE 91 40748
VQ BLUE 91 40748
VP RED 92 40748
VR GREEN 93 44378
VR GREEN 94 44378
VS GREEN 96 44378
VS LT GREEN 98 44378

This number is stamped on the main ODO chip inside the trip computer.

Here is a link to Calibrating your trip computer

VN L3 Calibration - How To!

[DrJeckyl]

Thanks

have few odd things with my dash, been wondering if it was for a vn or not.

[anarklov3r]

What exactly is this useful for?

[88GreenVN]

What exactly is this useful for?

Many trip computers are sold as "fits VN VP VQ VR VS" This is not completely true

This may be the case in most cases - but if you have a VP and fit a VR trip computer the cruise will not work.

Nor will speed alert or low fuel............

[DrJeckyl]

I put together 2 different damaged levels 3 dashs.

Now I can tell what model the donor dash was from.

[DrJeckyl]

Many trip computers are sold as "fits VN VP VQ VR VS" This is not completely true

Yeah thanks ebay which is why i had 2 dashs in the first place.

[88GreenVN]

Some other info.

You can swap the Series 1 LCD screens (thin numbers) over with fat numbers (Series 2) - but they must go in the same spot - as in the middle LCD must remain in the middle - as with the left and right LCD screens.

[88GreenVN]

I also have a complete set of ID's for the cluster PCB (plastic bit on the outside). Lens too.

Post up any questions

[levymetal]

thanks heaps for this shane! you know the trouble i went through with my trip computers haha

should be a sticky

[88GreenVN]

thanks heaps for this shane! you know the trouble i went through with my trip computers haha

should be a sticky

Yes I do

I'm still working on how to identify the V8 tacho vs V6 - all have the same numbers in the VN series

Will post up a list of Lenses and PCB's later to add to the first post

[Morton]

You come up with all sorts of fantastic info Shane, you're a legend. You should start up your own commodore tech website

[88GreenVN]

OK found out that the VR trip computer is very different from the VN/VP/VQ units. The speed alert and low fuel are incorrect and will not function correctly.

Fit a VR trip computer to a VN/VP/VQ = FAIL. trust me I know

[levymetal]

haha yeah, i don't think i ever told you that my speed alert never worked with the vr trip... which is why i thought it was a speed sensor not sending a signal, no cruise and no alert.

[88GreenVN]

haha yeah, i don't think i ever told you that my speed alert never worked with the vr trip... which is why i thought it was a speed sensor not sending a signal, no cruise and no alert.

Arhuh...... I have 2 more clusters to fix - but wont make that mistake again. I've scored some VN trip computer's off Zuicider from WA that I can use to replace the dodgy job I've done.

We live n learn

[88GreenVN]

Here is some info on how to identify S2 VQ V8 tacho and temp gauge

[91vn]

OK found out that the VR trip computer is very different from the VN/VP/VQ units. The speed alert and low fuel are incorrect and will not function correctly.

Fit a VR trip computer to a VN/VP/VQ = FAIL. trust me I know

Ya i know that now. got it done in mine. thanks for doing me a replacement shane. your a legend

[DrJeckyl]

Fit a VR trip computer to a VN/VP/VQ = FAIL. trust me I know

So if the trip computer is from an vn, and the rest of the cluster is from a vr its a fail?

I get odo, dist till empty, etc but the but every time I turn the igintion off, the computer loses that info and recalculates when its turn on again, plus a few other minor issues.

I had to do a solder job on the copper tracks on the back of the cluster, to jump burnt sections.

[88GreenVN]

So if the trip computer is from an vn, and the rest of the cluster is from a vr its a fail?

I get odo, dist till empty, etc but the but every time I turn the igintion off, the computer loses that info and recalculates when its turn on again, plus a few other minor issues.

I had to do a solder job on the copper tracks on the back of the cluster, to jump burnt sections.

The VR PCB on the back of the cluster is different - even if you change the wires to suit the VN wiring pin out the regulator feed power different. TheVR cluster only has 9 pins into the regulator - the VN has 10 and the low fuel and speed alert is opposite.

The VR gauges will work in a VN cluster. If you fit a VN PCB & regulator your problem will be fixed - thats my guess.