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I want to upgrade my instrument cluster to one with a tach. I know that all 96+ clusters are electronic and 95s are cable driven. So, if I have a 97 can I just simply plug in the existing wire harnesses into the new cluster with tach and have everything work properly assuming that the new cluster is electronic? I will be getting a cluster out of a 98 Mystique GS which also has the Zetec engine. Let me know if the 98+ clusters will not work in pre-98s and I won't buy it. Thanks for your help!
1997 Contour GL Sport ATX
Zetec/2.0 liter
K&N High Flow Air Filter
Mobil 1 SuperSyn 5W-30
Mobil 1 Oil Filter (M1-204)
Fram Sure Drain System
Ford Motorsport 9mm Racing Wires
Recontented Fog Lights, Rear Dome Light, Underhood Courtesy Light, Glove Compartment Light
Pirelli HPs
Kenwood in-dash CD player
Infinity 5752cf speakers
World Champion New England Patriots Fan for Life!
Wife's Car:
1998 Contour SE ATX
Duratec/2.5 liter
Mobil 1 SuperSyn 5W-30
Mobil 1 Oil Filter (M1-210)
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Not for sure but I think it will work "if" there wasn't a wiring change in the Instrument cluster connecotrs.
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A 98 cluster should work... only was a 98+ cluster wouldn't work is if it was out of a SVT I have found the pre98's speed sensor doesn't like the SVT 160MPH speedo. My cluster is out of a 97 zetec Mystique and I have a 96. some of the dummy lights might be different but hey I learned to deal with the over drive off being my check engine light.
Joe Hartley "yes I know it's a MTX Zetec but it beats having a ATX Duratec" Champagne 96 GL MTX some mods dynoed at 114.2whp and 124.4wtq (pre CTA intake) 16.858 @ 80.76mph (yes it's slow but still faster than D Davis) AIM: ZetecRacing My Site My Profile
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Originally posted by Lee:
Not for sure but I think it will work "if" there wasn't a wiring change in the Instrument cluster connecotrs. only wire change I have come across is on the 2000 Zetecs where the lack the correct wores for the tach to work. soon as hector and I can figure this out on how to make a factory cluster to work I'm sure one of us will post it here.
Joe Hartley "yes I know it's a MTX Zetec but it beats having a ATX Duratec" Champagne 96 GL MTX some mods dynoed at 114.2whp and 124.4wtq (pre CTA intake) 16.858 @ 80.76mph (yes it's slow but still faster than D Davis) AIM: ZetecRacing My Site My Profile
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So the tach should work fine with my 97 harness. Even if all the dummy lights are not correct, couldn't you just cut and solder the wires to the right connector so the CEL wouldn't come on when you turn your O/D off, etc.? Just a thought. So, the concensus appears to be that I should have no major problem installing a 98 cluster in my 97. Thanks for your help.
1997 Contour GL Sport ATX
Zetec/2.0 liter
K&N High Flow Air Filter
Mobil 1 SuperSyn 5W-30
Mobil 1 Oil Filter (M1-204)
Fram Sure Drain System
Ford Motorsport 9mm Racing Wires
Recontented Fog Lights, Rear Dome Light, Underhood Courtesy Light, Glove Compartment Light
Pirelli HPs
Kenwood in-dash CD player
Infinity 5752cf speakers
World Champion New England Patriots Fan for Life!
Wife's Car:
1998 Contour SE ATX
Duratec/2.5 liter
Mobil 1 SuperSyn 5W-30
Mobil 1 Oil Filter (M1-210)
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Originally posted by J. Salvi:
So the tach should work fine with my 97 harness. Even if all the dummy lights are not correct, couldn't you just cut and solder the wires to the right connector so the CEL wouldn't come on when you turn your O/D off, etc.? Just a thought. So, the concensus appears to be that I should have no major problem installing a 98 cluster in my 97. Thanks for your help. soldering is a little harder than you think on plastic boards... but you could... and I don't have overdrive  that's only on and ATX SOOO I don't know what would come on with the OD off. you could just do a cut and paste with the plastic lense that has the picture of check engine and ect till they are correct. but is it really worth the time??? to me NO... so no there should be no major issues with installing the cluster.
Joe Hartley "yes I know it's a MTX Zetec but it beats having a ATX Duratec" Champagne 96 GL MTX some mods dynoed at 114.2whp and 124.4wtq (pre CTA intake) 16.858 @ 80.76mph (yes it's slow but still faster than D Davis) AIM: ZetecRacing My Site My Profile
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thanks, it was just a thought. i don't think it would be worth it either. i just want the damn tach to work right, along with the other major guages (speedo, fuel, and temp). other than that, it really doesn't matter. thanks again!
1997 Contour GL Sport ATX
Zetec/2.0 liter
K&N High Flow Air Filter
Mobil 1 SuperSyn 5W-30
Mobil 1 Oil Filter (M1-204)
Fram Sure Drain System
Ford Motorsport 9mm Racing Wires
Recontented Fog Lights, Rear Dome Light, Underhood Courtesy Light, Glove Compartment Light
Pirelli HPs
Kenwood in-dash CD player
Infinity 5752cf speakers
World Champion New England Patriots Fan for Life!
Wife's Car:
1998 Contour SE ATX
Duratec/2.5 liter
Mobil 1 SuperSyn 5W-30
Mobil 1 Oil Filter (M1-210)
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Does the cluster you're looking at have the word 'normal' on the temp guage? Or is it just a red block on one side and a blue block on the other?
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Originally posted by SQPlus:
Does the cluster you're looking at have the word 'normal' on the temp guage? Or is it just a red block on one side and a blue block on the other? mine says 'normal' on the original and the new one.
Joe Hartley "yes I know it's a MTX Zetec but it beats having a ATX Duratec" Champagne 96 GL MTX some mods dynoed at 114.2whp and 124.4wtq (pre CTA intake) 16.858 @ 80.76mph (yes it's slow but still faster than D Davis) AIM: ZetecRacing My Site My Profile
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Originally posted by ZetecRacing: Originally posted by Lee:
[b]Not for sure but I think it will work "if" there wasn't a wiring change in the Instrument cluster connecotrs. WERD! 
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