Instrument cluster

79Mustang · 06-09-2002, 10:45 AM

I have a 79 Mustang 5.0. I am trying to put the instrument cluster from a 83-86 in it. I like the brighter colors of the newer cluster. Everytime I put one in, I can't get my car started. I was wondering why this is. When I put back the original the car starts right up. Is there a way I can get the newer cluster to work? I would appreciate any help, please.

KiltedBanshees93GT · 06-09-2002, 11:54 PM

Have you compared the wiring diagrams between the 2 clusters?I had a 79, and and had to screw around with the cluster a few times. What year is the donar gauges coming from?

06-09-2002, 10:45 AM	#1
79Mustang Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Colorado Springs, Co. USA Posts: 1	Instrument cluster I have a 79 Mustang 5.0. I am trying to put the instrument cluster from a 83-86 in it. I like the brighter colors of the newer cluster. Everytime I put one in, I can't get my car started. I was wondering why this is. When I put back the original the car starts right up. Is there a way I can get the newer cluster to work? I would appreciate any help, please.

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06-09-2002, 11:54 PM	#2
KiltedBanshees93GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pigeon Forge Tn Posts: 611	Have you compared the wiring diagrams between the 2 clusters?I had a 79, and and had to screw around with the cluster a few times. What year is the donar gauges coming from?