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Level 1 dash cluster to level 3

SSbeast

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Is it possiable to put a level 3 digital dash cluster in a VR that had Level 1 normal cluster? Do i need a new BCM? and/or sensors?
 

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Yes very possible and covered many times on this forum try searching under level 3 , trip computer try this thread to start http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/showthread.php?t=994
All you need is the cluster the right engine and model for your car,dash loom modified to suit your car and buttons module....no bcm change or anything else.
 

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Yes it is, but!

You could swap to a Level 2 VR/VS cluster by a straight swap, to get a tacho.

The swap to a Level 3 is a bit more.

You will need the following:

1) A level 3 cluster from a VR or VS. A VN or VP cluster will cause smoke.

2) The trip computer buttons.

3) A patch wiring harness to connect the trip computer buttons and the cluster fourth connector.

The most difficult task is sourcing a wiring harness to make the patch harness from. It is possible to buy a new harness for this, but cost is not cheap.

Many have done this mod. Most have got through without undue problems, though some have struggled.

It is important to get a V6 or V8 cluster as appropriate as it is not possible to set this through a calibration like later models. It is possible to modify the tacho to fix this, but easier to get it right from the start.
 

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iv sourced all that parts now. cost me $300 for the 3 parts. now i just need to find some one willing to put it in for me.
 

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i wouldnt mind giving you a hand, its something im interested in doing maybe down the track, and ive read up a bit about it
 

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were bouts r you in WA? pm me.
 

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Just about to start the same thing as soon as the car comes back from the panel beaters. Keep in touch and we'll compare notes
 

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ok. any one lookin for the parts to do this conversion PM me. i have all the parts, but am getting a new car at the end of the year so have decided not to go ahead and put them in. i payed $150 for that dash, $90 for the wiring Harness and $50 for the trip computer. if some one from JC wants it you can have it for $250. again PM me if your interested.
cheers, jesse.
 

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ohh and the dash has no LCD leakage and has around 240k on the clock.
 

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Any contact details for someone in Brisbane doing these conversions?
 
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