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240FTW
06-12-2007, 02:05 AM
Ok, so I just got my car. I got it really cheap, but it needs some work.
It's an SE, so the speedometer is digital, but it doesn't work.
My question is:
Can I replace the instrument cluster with one from a non-SE car?
I.E. Can I replace the digital speedometer with an analog one and have it work?
240FTW
06-12-2007, 01:28 PM
****Bump!****
benefitx
06-12-2007, 01:35 PM
not all "SE's" come with the digital HUD (heads up display) its only the 89-90 240sx's...and yes you can replace it with a analog but you will need the wiring harness for it also.
benefitx
06-12-2007, 01:39 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/S13-S14-240SX-Silvia-DOHC-Gauge-Cluster-KA24DE-SR20DET_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33675QQihZ007QQ itemZ170120074896QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
240FTW
06-12-2007, 01:39 PM
not all "SE's" come with the digital HUD (heads up display) its only the 89-90 240sx's...and yes you can replace it with a analog but you will need the wiring harness for it also.
Thank you. It's actually a '91 SE, but it has the HUD.
projectRDM
06-12-2007, 05:12 PM
HUD was a coupe only option on all 89-93 models with the SE package, but most do not have it. Use the matching subharness and it's a direct swap.

And we have a search function that works, you just have to actually use it.
240FTW
06-12-2007, 05:16 PM
Ok, I tried taking out the cluster, but the bezel wouldn't come off. Do I need to remove the entire dashboard to get it off?
projectRDM
06-12-2007, 05:18 PM
Again, have you bothered to search? The entire FSM is even available online for free downloading, but on top of that there's numerous threads detailing cluster and bezel removal. It's a five minute process.

You're fast becoming an annoyance.
240FTW
06-12-2007, 05:27 PM
Again, have you bothered to search? The entire FSM is even available online for free downloading, but on top of that there's numerous threads detailing cluster and bezel removal. It's a five minute process.

You're fast becoming an annoyance.
I'm sorry, I hadn't refreshed before I posted, so I didn't see your post about searching.
I searched and found out I need to drop the steering column.
Thank you, and Rep+ for you.
projectRDM
06-12-2007, 05:31 PM
If only other members could do that, we'd have it made. Congrats on the quick learn.
240FTW
06-12-2007, 05:37 PM
If only other members could do that, we'd have it made. Congrats on the quick learn.
Hey, no problem.
This entire process is actually a learning process for me, I'm good with engines, but that's about it...
My friend has a '90 240sx hatch and and he's coming over to help me out tomorrow. I'll keep you all updated on the gauges...