2 weeks ago I severely damaged my gauge cluster AND my digital temperature display when cleaning them..I wont get into the details of how I did this, but long story short, I will not be cleaning my car while drinking anymore.

I purchased replacement parts to replace both..a used fully functional gauge cluster and center digital clock/climate control unit and now I'm a little scared to do the swap.

Will the gauge cluster just plugg in and work normally?? I've read that some cars require the cluster to be reprogrammed, so if thats the case Im just going to try to swap the clear plastic shield and be done with it, as far as the cluster goes.

Anyone who has done this before, any type of help and/or walk through would be GREATLY appreciated. I know that there are two platic filler pieces on either side of the steering wheel that will need to come out, to have the steering wheel in the down position, and to disconnect the "security" light but further than that I'm lost.

I dont think I get updates in my inbox from this site, and I am DESPERATE so you can also email me directly at DspeedracerC02@aol.com. Any and all help is greatly appreciated!

**I ALMOST bought the gauge cluster from a base model Milly..didnt think it would matter..glad I looked into it further!! The one that I bought came from an 02 Milly S with 71k.

 

Sounds like you blew a fuse. Check those before you tear it apart

 

All fixed..not nearly as difficult as I expected!