so all i need is an instrument cluster panel with trip computer on...a light switch matching the panel....an indie to recode it...and it work?....hmmm

 

does anyone know a good independant jag garage in derbyshire??...ty

 

so all i need is an instrument cluster panel with trip computer on...a light switch matching the panel....an indie to recode it...and it work?....hmmm

yes mate that is all u need all the wiring is there mine works perfect now and well happy with it

and when they recode it they code it to the spec of your car ie engine size wheel size ect so no matter if it comes out of a 2.0 or 3.0 liter car makes no difference as it will be coded to your engine size and correct wheel size so spedo and fuel consumption will be correct for your car

 

cheers m8,
handy bit of kit for my cat ...ty

 

Can I ask how much was the instrument cluster and what are the 2 light switches that need to be fitted, not sure where do they fit?

 

May I ask if you did anything with the mileage ? did you program it to the original mileage on the car or cant it not be done ? reason I ask is my friend Speedo became noisy and had it changed at 8k under warranty but the dealers could not add the mileage to the new Speedo ?

 

no mate he could not change the milage mine was at 100k new clocks was at 95k so wasnt a big deal

i know if u find a milage correction bloke (who clocks cars) he could set the milage for u to what u want.

 

Can I ask how much was the instrument cluster and what are the 2 light switches that need to be fitted, not sure where do they fit?

i paid £75 for the instument cluster and new light switch

and £50 for the thing to be programed so cost me £125 in total

not two light switches only 1

where u turn u lights on and off u change the whole thing with one that has reset/ab and kmh to mph on it

 

Thanks, just one last question where do you fit the instrument cluster?

 

dont get what u mean

u take u old one out (instument cluster is the whole spedo unit)and fit the new one but u carnt change it untill its at a garage next to the ids machine.

 

Has anyone done this and have the pics for a pictorial? I like the idea of adding this to my car too

 

It's so easy there is really no need for pictures, you're just swapping over two parts! Then get the car programmed to take on the new instrument panel. Just get it done. :mrgreen:

 

....obviously remember to get it programmed you will need to get it to whoever is doing the programming/coding in for you

 

Just reading this I haven't got this on mine and was wondering once I get the bits, can I just fit them, and still drive the car to someone that can reprogram the management/ecu unit ?

 

car wont able to be driven until the new cluster is programmed as it forms part of the immobiliser "circuit"

 

Just book it in to whoever can get it done for you, at an indy or wherever and fit all the parts there and then.

 

Thanks guys ,,,,,,, anybody know a good one in Tayside/Angus then.

 

Ask in the Maintenance and Service section if one isnt already listed in there

 

Quick question from a newbie - why do you need to change the instrument cluster, and assuming you do, how do you know what is the right one to work with the trip computer?

 

You only need to change it if you want to retrofit the messaging centre (what tells you mpg/range/av speed/warning messages/sat nav commands) or if your unit is faulty/noisy.

The speedo with messaging centre has a long rectangular lcd display under the speed counter. One without has a square box with just total/trip miles/km on.

You need to make sure its off the same fuel type for your car because the rev counter is different ie diesel goes up to 5 or 6000 rpm and petrol has 8000 rpm on the clocks.

So if you have a petrol you can use any off the 2.1/2.5/3.0 and diesel 2.0/2.2

Dont forget the light switch pack that has the a/b reset ml/km on. And also make sure that switch pack is the one for your car also ie manual light level adjustment or auto (has no level knob) for xenons

Ryan

 

Also once you decide to do this, DON'T change the instrument cluster before visiting a dealer or independent who can reprogram it to your car as otherwise it will not start, the immobiliser is built into the cluster, also you need all sets of keys for programming.

 

Also check that the clock is same transmission type as your own, my first re-fit went wrong cos the clock set i was fitting was off an auto.Even though programmed in and key's done, it would always show an error message for the TCM on autobox due to mine being manual and obviously not having one for the system to recognise.

 

Please do look at the sticky thread about this topic. OP was obviously lucky that his X type had the correct wiring loom for the Multi-Screen upgrade - not all cars will.

 

Andy I can't find the sticky for retro fitting the instrument cluster with message centre, whereabouts is it located?

 

It's the first thread you come to.

http://www.jaguarforum.co.uk/f26/retrofitting-touch-screen-sat-nav-controls-7735.html