ruehling2
New CEG'er
Where would I hook the wires up to install an after market tach.
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Tach
- Thread starter ruehling2
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zorrex
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Search tach. You can put in a Mystique tach or V6 tach. No need for an aftermarket.
zorrex
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That's because you didn't get a fully-compatible cluster. If you have a pre98, you need to get a pre98 Misty cluster. 1998, then you need a 1998. 98.5+...98.5+....
ruehling2
New CEG'er
Are the conectors all there all i would have to do is change them out no wirring
Are the conectors all there all i would have to do is change them out no wirring
im in the same boat as u. However, i have an early 95 model that has the mechanical cable driven speedo, so i don't think mine has any of the wiring for a tach. I haven't confirmed it tho
striker2
Official CEG Vendor
For a 97, the wiring should all be there. you just need to swap out the clusters.Are the conectors all there all i would have to do is change them out no wirring
Lavell
CEG'er
I did a cluster swap about 2 years ago from the standard cluster to the sport cluster. I have the Zetec 4-cylinder. I went to the junkyard and found a 4-cylinder Contour that had the sport cluster. I got it home and installed it in my Contour. It runs perfectly with no issues. All I did was "plug & play" pretty much. No modifications needed whatsoever.
What I'm trying to say is get the cluster that matches your engine. Don't try to put a V6 sport cluster in a 4-cylinder Contour or vise versa.
What I'm trying to say is get the cluster that matches your engine. Don't try to put a V6 sport cluster in a 4-cylinder Contour or vise versa.
CSVT1214
Addicted CEG'er
im in the same boat as u. However, i have an early 95 model that has the mechanical cable driven speedo, so i don't think mine has any of the wiring for a tach. I haven't confirmed it tho
The wiring should be there just like any other year. You just have to find an early-95 cluster with tach of the same engine type.
Any Mystique will have a tach, so hunt around for a 95 Mystique cluster.
zorrex
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Is it possible to keep the cable speedo and put it in a later cluster? I've never taken apart a cable speedo cluster before.
Is it possible to keep the cable speedo and put it in a later cluster? I've never taken apart a cable speedo cluster before.
It might be possible, from looking at it briefly it looks like you can just drill a hole in the case and feed the cable thru..not positive tho
CSVT1214
Addicted CEG'er
Is it possible to keep the cable speedo and put it in a later cluster? I've never taken apart a cable speedo cluster before.
Probably with a good amount of wiring. The early-95's still used a VSS on the transmission, but not to control the speedometer or odometer. It was for PCM/ECU use only. The cable took care of the gauge cluster. You would have to compare the wiring of both the early-95 and late-95 to 00 and determine what needs to be added/changed.
That's because you didn't get a fully-compatible cluster. If you have a pre98, you need to get a pre98 Misty cluster. 1998, then you need a 1998. 98.5+...98.5+....
I think instead of spending another $30 on a cluster, I'll just reverse the polarity of the sending unit. Thanks, at least now I know why it works that way.