Change cluster color w/o mycolor?
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03-03-2008, 02:10 PM
#9
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RE: Change cluster color w/o mycolor?
Do a search for "Ed Olsen" on these forums and call him. Disconnect battery. Take out your cluster (4 screws after popping over the cover) and remove the wire from the back (It's just.. one... wire...) Put that in the box he sends you and ship it back. Put in your new cluster (same wire, same spot, same screws, same spots,) replace covering. Pop open blank button part (the 3 buttons on the upper left of your center console) using a flathead screwdriver. Pop it off, take the wire out of the back of it and connect it to the new switch. Install new switch. Reconnect battery, turn on car and enjoy.
You will PROBABLY have to get it reprogrammed.
Go to the dealership. Don't try an explain to the service rep what you want done. Just tell them you want to talk to the tech in charge of computer and electrical. Tell him you want the "AS BUILT" programming. If he doesn't understand, tell it to him again. If he still doesn't understand, call me. I'll explain it to him (all I'll really say is "AS BUILT" and somehow he'll get it...)
PM me for my number if you're that desperate.
Total cost:
The new cluster = $260
Core = $300 - REFUNDED WHEN HE GETS IT BACK.
Switch = $38
Reprogramming = $85 or so. Depends dealership.
Total = $383 or else it's $683 if you feel like being a sadistic bastard to yourself.
Total time:
Replacement = 30 minutes
Reprogramming = 40 minutes
Wait time in dealership = too long
Total = 1 and a half hours including wait time.
All the tail you're gonna get because girls think it's so hawt = priceless.
That should just about cover it...
You will PROBABLY have to get it reprogrammed.
Go to the dealership. Don't try an explain to the service rep what you want done. Just tell them you want to talk to the tech in charge of computer and electrical. Tell him you want the "AS BUILT" programming. If he doesn't understand, tell it to him again. If he still doesn't understand, call me. I'll explain it to him (all I'll really say is "AS BUILT" and somehow he'll get it...)
PM me for my number if you're that desperate.
Total cost:
The new cluster = $260
Core = $300 - REFUNDED WHEN HE GETS IT BACK.
Switch = $38
Reprogramming = $85 or so. Depends dealership.
Total = $383 or else it's $683 if you feel like being a sadistic bastard to yourself.
Total time:
Replacement = 30 minutes
Reprogramming = 40 minutes
Wait time in dealership = too long
Total = 1 and a half hours including wait time.
All the tail you're gonna get because girls think it's so hawt = priceless.
That should just about cover it...
03-03-2008, 02:16 PM
#10
RE: Change cluster color w/o mycolor?
i did the switch, never had to have mine reprogrammed either....you can always put it in and see....if it works, you are good to go and no trip to the dealer.
ed olsen at Parr Ford....866-701-5889
ed olsen at Parr Ford....866-701-5889