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Does anyone have the pinout for the 16 pin connector? I would like to test the cluster before the installation.
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Here you go:


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I tried this pinout using just power and ground but the cluster wont light up. Does is it need the CAN+ and CAN- to light up? I just want to be sure it works before moving forward with the installation.
 

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IDK, but since there’s no ACC wire going to the cluster, I assume it receives this information over the CAN BUS.
 

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Cluster needs a power on command to be sent thorugh the CAN BUS.
 

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I have a base, non-PP, 300A 2015 GT.

If I add both Sync 3 (w/nav) and the 2018 digital cluster... will the navigation and song title information display in the cluster?

Has anyone tried doing BOTH to see?
 

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Yes I have done both everything works
Cool. I'll try it, then. If I can get that combined cost under $3k, anyway. Gonna have to hit up the pick a part junkyards, probably.
 

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I have a base, non-PP, 300A 2015 GT.

If I add both Sync 3 (w/nav) and the 2018 digital cluster... will the navigation and song title information display in the cluster?

Has anyone tried doing BOTH to see?
I too have the same setup (base non-pp) where I install a SYNC 3 with nav and then install the 2018 digital cluster. Can confirm that the song title info will show up and everything else like the drive modes will work.
 

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Well just finished this install and Thanks to breeves everything works my fav mod even over my cobra jet intake absolutely love it!
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Missing Track Apps, Drive Modes and My Color at the moment.
 

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First power up in a V6. Cluster is programmed for an 18 EB currently and I did not bother messing with the programming yet. Interesting that the Tach does not work but the trans works perfectly as far as I can tell. Is the tach not working a common issue for unprogrammed clusters or something new for a V6 install?

 

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I tried this pinout using just power and ground but the cluster wont light up. Does is it need the CAN+ and CAN- to light up? I just want to be sure it works before moving forward with the installation.
Of course it needs CAN..
 

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First power up in a V6. Cluster is programmed for an 18 EB currently and I did not bother messing with the programming yet. Interesting that the Tach does not work but the trans works perfectly as far as I can tell. Is the tach not working a common issue for unprogrammed clusters or something new for a V6 install?

Abd programming will fix it :)
 
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Looking at doing this upgrade, but not sure if i want to upgrade the stereo from the Sync 3 to an aftermarket system. Can anyone confirm if the song playing still works with other systems? Mainly if you're playing the music from a USB. (Wondering about the Nav too, not that it matters as much to me)
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