Changing Clusters

[senna_T]

the ECU will over-ride the cluster, if it doesn't take it to ford and get it flashed over

[01txr]

I heard that if you do this it will give a fault code.

I want to change the fascia only as I have purchased a new genuine FPV dial and not going to do it unless there is a way to clear this fault code. as don't want to get in trouble for messing with the cluster.

Does anyone know if the flash tuners can clear the fault codes?

Iam in the process of purchase of a sniper flash tuner.

Maybe I should just ask Barry about this, but as Iam typing here might as well see what you guys may know.

[ORSMBA]

im interested in knowing where in the pcm the odo is stored? Also when does the odo get written.? Also wouldnt using a capa flash also remove the current odo in the pcm memory

[thalamus]

I did something similar in my sedan, but instead of changing the cluster to the FPV one, I used my stock one with all non-electronic internals from an FPV cluster put in it. The cluster comes apart without screws - all clipped together. Hope that made sense and I haven't missed the point of your question!

Some discussion and pics at.

http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/index.ph...&hl=cluster

[ORSMBA]

From what I and others have been able to gather is that the ODO is only stored in the cluster, but there are others that say that it is also stored in the pcm. I have yet to find what is correct. But I have seen several clusters replaced with no DTC's set afterwards.

Remember that the Cluster is what generates that odometer, which means the cluster would need to send that to the pcm. The pcm would receive the information and update it, no different if you were to drive 10km it would update also.

As I said if someone has information to the contrary I would love to hear.

Thanks