indirect_connection
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Speedo went out on my Dart. I've been just going off the tach for a while now. I've also been wanting to replace the ammeter with a voltmeter, add an oil pressure gauge, and get rid of my column mounted (and barely readable) mini-tach. Unfortunately, the stock dash doesn't lead itself to standard round gauges, and I couldn't justify 1500 for the autometer setup.
So here's what I came up with. Intellitronix 6 gauge universal cluster. Made an adapter plate out of plywood. The digital gauge is taller than the cluster opening , so it has to be centered just right to not cover up any of the display. The built in turn/high beam indicators were kinda obstructed, so I added some LED indicator lights on the edge of the adapter plate.
The kit comes with a coolant sensor and oil pressure sensor. Also has a speed sensor that screws into the trans in place of the speedo cable. The only wiring issues were finding a switched power source and tapping into the park light circuit for a dimming signal. You can't attach to the orange lighting wire.
I repainted the bezel and had the plastic lens tinted. The tint guy said that tinting plastic can issues with off gassing causing bubbles. But I guess we'll see.
Still need to finish up odds and ends before a test drive.
While I would prefer some stock looking analog gaugea, i feel like this adds a lot of function to drving, and looks pretty stock when parked.
So here's what I came up with. Intellitronix 6 gauge universal cluster. Made an adapter plate out of plywood. The digital gauge is taller than the cluster opening , so it has to be centered just right to not cover up any of the display. The built in turn/high beam indicators were kinda obstructed, so I added some LED indicator lights on the edge of the adapter plate.
The kit comes with a coolant sensor and oil pressure sensor. Also has a speed sensor that screws into the trans in place of the speedo cable. The only wiring issues were finding a switched power source and tapping into the park light circuit for a dimming signal. You can't attach to the orange lighting wire.
I repainted the bezel and had the plastic lens tinted. The tint guy said that tinting plastic can issues with off gassing causing bubbles. But I guess we'll see.
Still need to finish up odds and ends before a test drive.
While I would prefer some stock looking analog gaugea, i feel like this adds a lot of function to drving, and looks pretty stock when parked.
