Hi guys. I have finally found the fault in my electrical system and it is in deed my cluster. I was looking online for a new one but it would seem my exact one has been "discontinued". I have 2 questions. The first is, if I use a cluster with a model number that doesn't match but the part does, what will happen? My cluster ends in 062AD, the clusters I am finding that match my car(2007 dodge charger 3.5L) have the number 062AE. Other than that they look EXACTLY like mine, harness connectors and all. My second question is, I was reading the sales pages on Ebay for clusters and I came across one that warns, and I'll quote,
"Many vehicles have data (immobilizer data, anti-theft data, VIN#, mileage, etc) stored in the cluster itself. If you install a used cluster in MOST vehicles (that is not your original cluster coded to that car) your CAR WILL NOT START! or you will have warning lights, your fuel gauge won't work, it will write incorrect mileage to another part in your vehicle that will cost you $2500 to get fixed at the dealer, any number of problems. CONTACT US before purchase with any questions/concerns. We are PROS at this and we will help you figure it out."
Is this true? I have read others changed their clusters out in the same year car and some a year newer or older, and did not experience this issue. Nothing more than incorrect mileage. Can anyone confirm either way? Thanks guys.
"Many vehicles have data (immobilizer data, anti-theft data, VIN#, mileage, etc) stored in the cluster itself. If you install a used cluster in MOST vehicles (that is not your original cluster coded to that car) your CAR WILL NOT START! or you will have warning lights, your fuel gauge won't work, it will write incorrect mileage to another part in your vehicle that will cost you $2500 to get fixed at the dealer, any number of problems. CONTACT US before purchase with any questions/concerns. We are PROS at this and we will help you figure it out."
Is this true? I have read others changed their clusters out in the same year car and some a year newer or older, and did not experience this issue. Nothing more than incorrect mileage. Can anyone confirm either way? Thanks guys.
