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Want to Buy 1998 Contour/Mystique Gauge Cluster for MTX, cruise module for MTX.

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I finally finished the ATX to MTX swap on my Contour. I didn't realize the gauge clusters between the ATX and MTX are different. I guess this is what happens when you let Ford build a car and Mazda doesn't help them. Anyway, it is a 4 cylinder with a 1/98 build date. I have an early 98 Mystique cluster in there now and discovered that the fuel gauge worked backwards. I swapped the wires on the sending unit around and the fuel gauge works now. So, it doesn't matter if the cluster is from an early or late 98 as far as the fuel gauge goes. Unless you know of some other difference that makes it not work on the MTX. I have a MTX PCM in the car and the correct speed is being reported to the PCM, just not reading right on the cluster.

I fixed the cruise issue, it works now but it is.... jumpy. I don't know if the servo is geared differently since the ATX would need more and a faster opening throttle to make adjustments then the MTX, or if it is just the throttle cam on the throttle body. If you know this answer for sure, I'll be looking for whichever part I need, be it the CC module or the throttle cam.

If anyone knows of the correct resistor value that can be used to correct the speedo that is in the car, that information would be appreciated.

Shipping would be to 46013 and I do have Pay Pal.

I'll also let you guys know that getting another 8 mpg on the highway with the MTX is definitely worth the effort of the swap.
 
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ill check the bone yard old friend ( its dropdatscort) from the old zx2 forum :) ill be going there saturday after work
 
Thanks. FYI, the cluster I need would have the ribbon plugged into the speedo. You know how most speedo's plug into the board directly with pegs? This one just bolts to the housing and has a ribbon that plugs into speedo.
 
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