2018 Digital Cluster Installation Guide

[OrangCrush]

Here is the link

Sponsored

 

[Decanes]

I have read lots of the post here but can't find out if any one has changed program from the 160 speedo to 180 speedo or if it can be done
If any one has the answer please let me know

 

[rubens_5.0]

I have read lots of the post here but can't find out if any one has changed program from the 160 speedo to 180 speedo or if it can be done
If any one has the answer please let me know

I think you have to buy the bullit cluster for 180mph but its a manual cluster.

 

[Decanes]

I think you have to buy the bullit cluster for 180mph but its a manual cluster.

I have a manual already with a digital dash
would love to figure out how to add the pic I added to my dash since my supercharger will be on next week

 

[rubens_5.0]

I have a manual already with a digital dash
would love to figure out how to add the pic I added to my dash since my supercharger will be on next week

The boost gauge can be added through forscan i have it on mine and the 220 speedo is from gt500 i heard of some guys changing it but idk how to i think you have to reflash the whole cluster but i dont know if this speedo will work for manuals

 

[Decanes]

The boost gauge can be added through forscan i have it on mine and the 220 speedo is from gt500 i heard of some guys changing it but idk how to i think you have to reflash the whole cluster but i dont know if this speedo will work for manuals

Thank you for the info
I am have the dealer install the Roush stage 3 kit on 8/3 so the boost gauge might be there if not it would be great if you could help me add it
thank you for the help!!

 

[rubens_5.0]

Thank you for the info
I am have the dealer install the Roush stage 3 kit on 8/3 so the boost gauge might be there if not it would be great if you could help me add it
thank you for the help!!

No prob you know how to use forscan already right?

 

[Decanes]

No prob you know how to use forscan already right?

Sad to say it but no I don't
I had a VCM 2 I did some programming with on F-150
I build and sell diesel diagnostics laptops so I am sure that I could learn quickly. good with laptops and software

 

[rubens_5.0]

Sad to say it but no I don't
I had a VCM 2 I did some programming with on F-150
I build and sell diesel diagnostics laptops so I am sure that I could learn quickly. good with laptops and software

Heres a link on how to use it its pretty easy to learn https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/modifying-as-built-data-guide.61773/

 

[Decanes]

Heres a link on how to use it its pretty easy to learn https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/modifying-as-built-data-guide.61773/

thank you

 

[Decanes]

Heres a link on how to use it its pretty easy to learn https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/modifying-as-built-data-guide.61773/

I downloaded it and ordered a cable they have on there site from amazon

 

[Gt350_3143]

Its an off topic but I thought I’ll post it here as I dont want to open new thread about instrument cluster.

What is the metric speedometer part number for the gt350 as well the oil temp and pressure gauges part numbers as I want to swap them.

thanks

 

[wystewart]

Any thoughts I whether this digital cluster might work on an S197? I expect that a computer board with two or three canbus would be needed to act as a bridge. HS and MS in the S197 and then the HS3 for the instrument cluster, and that this board would need to emulate the SCCM (convert steering buttons to canbus messages) and perhaps other canbus messages. The existing cluster would still be needed unless I could figure out how to deal with PATS (potentially a Fortin EVOall)

I guess the main question would be if the canbus messages the digital cluster expects are compatible with the S197. Anyone familiar with the canbus messages in the S550

 

[SesiomSummers]

Any thoughts I whether this digital cluster might work on an S197? I expect that a computer board with two or three canbus would be needed to act as a bridge. HS and MS in the S197 and then the HS3 for the instrument cluster, and that this board would need to emulate the SCCM (convert steering buttons to canbus messages) and perhaps other canbus messages. The existing cluster would still be needed unless I could figure out how to deal with PATS (potentially a Fortin EVOall)

I guess the main question would be if the canbus messages the digital cluster expects are compatible with the S197. Anyone familiar with the canbus messages in the S550

It can be done with 1500 USD on labor and parts for a custom interface between the ECU and the cluster (+ the price of the cluster) and about 5 to 10 months of work unless you do it yourself and you know exactly what you are doing... and you would end up with a digital cluster that barely works and some functions will simply not work on the S197... at that point It would be better to swap your Gen 1 for a Gen 2 engine and then you can have a Digital cluster with driving modes at least but hey I have seen people done impossible stuff on here before do not let my words dis-encourage you

 

[wystewart]

It can be done with 1500 USD on labor and parts for a custom interface between the ECU and the cluster (+ the price of the cluster) and about 5 to 10 months of work unless you do it yourself and you know exactly what you are doing... and you would end up with a digital cluster that barely works and some functions will simply not work on the S197... at that point It would be better to swap your Gen 1 for a Gen 2 engine and then you can have a Digital cluster with driving modes at least but hey I have seen people done impossible stuff on here before do not let my words dis-encourage you

Thanks for the feedback. Yes I can do both hardware and software for a custom interface board. There's a lot of readily available cheap boards that would be suitable for the test and development. The part that would be trouble is understanding the S550 specific canbus messages. I have a S197 that I can capture and reverse engineer canbus messages, but no way to capture messages from a S550. If anyone can point me to someone that has experience with S550 (or similar platform like focus or F150) canbus would be appreciated.

Sponsored