1970 mustang instaled steteo now no dashlights
Rewire instrument cluster connector per the following sequence. Disconnect battery: wiring work here, be safe.ĭ. Please read it through first so you get the big picture before you start.Ī.
#1970 mustang instaled steteo now no dashlights install
Just follow the step by step procedure in proper order to install your new in-dash tachometer. If you're interested in all the details to wire in the warning light, write to us at the Registry if there is enough response, a future article may be done. So, what we will do is: not use the amp gauge wires at the back of the cluster, add an aftermarket voltage gauge (if desired) and leave the rest of the charge system untouched. An add on voltage gauge put in a hidden place is not only the easiest thing to do, it is also the best charge system indicator. This information leads me to suggest that the charge indicator in the cluster can be deleted. Also, to switch over to the warning light is a major rework of the dash wire harness as well as replacement of the short alternator harness. It does not indicate complete charging system performance. How many times has it actually told you that your charging system was bad? The warning light is not much better because by design it can only tell you when the voltage regulator is not working. The amp gauge is basically a worthless instrument. 2) Oil pressure indication, 3) Charge indication and 4) The tach connection. All these changes can be summed up into 4 categories: 1) Pin-out changes in the connector on the back of the cluster. Ford replaced the charge and oil pressure gauges with warning lights. Anyway do you really want to tear your whole dash out to replace the wiring? Good news, now you can modify your existing base wiring to be used with the Tach Cluster.Īs you know, when the Tach was put into the right center pod of the cluster it forced the temperature and fuel gauges to move to the two outer pods. Then you learn that the wire harness is either missing or too expensive. How many times have you seen a Tach Instrument Cluster at a swap meet and thought that it would be nice to replace your base instrument cluster? You look further and find out that in order to perform this change you also need the unique wire harness that goes with it.