How to modernize the Mustang Fox Body: Dakota Digital VHX Gauge Instrument Cluster Assembly Install

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  • @jasonbbb5000
    @jasonbbb5000 4 роки тому +3

    For the people who have an 89 mustang some of the wires are different colors leading up to the old cluster connections , dimmer wire, and both turn signal wires. How ever if you look at the back of the dimmer switch you'll find the wire for that and on the back of the steering wheel you'll find the wires for the turn signals, 2 green white for left turn signal and 2 blue white for the right

    • @TTOPTOMMY1
      @TTOPTOMMY1 3 роки тому +1

      My dimmer switch I cannot see and it is not red and blue

  • @md.saunders6625
    @md.saunders6625 4 роки тому +1

    I love the look of this cluster

  • @Kubit76
    @Kubit76 4 роки тому +2

    Crazy work! What a puzzle..

  • @dntlss
    @dntlss 2 роки тому

    When taking the lower knee bolster is a great idea to remove the steering column plastic ring beforehand so you can avoid what happens at 2:05,lol, been there done that.

  • @kmstang8256
    @kmstang8256 6 років тому +15

    Alternator isn’t charging anymore, when you removed the factory gauges you lost the resistor that turns the alternator on, ask me how I know. You now need to wire one in, have this package it’s excellent though. You would wire it in to the alternator sensing wire, can’t remember the colour of the wire since I did this 3 years ago.

    • @beckula7
      @beckula7 6 років тому +3

      I was curious about this myself. How did you wire one in?

    • @Bigshows93
      @Bigshows93 6 років тому +1

      That's pretty bizarre

    • @thelastminuteman7513
      @thelastminuteman7513 6 років тому +1

      Lol ran into the same issue. Spliced them in under the dash.

    • @cjponyparts
      @cjponyparts  6 років тому +12

      Unfortunately that got missed in editing but yes DD includes a jumper wire for this you connect to the original harness. I believe it is from the red wire to the red with green tracer.

    • @ragtop50
      @ragtop50 5 років тому +4

      If you install a LED lamp in the battery indicator light on the original cluster, the same thing can happen. I too learned that the hard way. I put a standard bulb back in and it started charging again.

  • @jamesricci3454
    @jamesricci3454 2 роки тому +2

    INFO FOR WIRING LEFT TURN SIGNAL 90-93
    Driver side: Green wire with white tracer.
    The video skips on the left turn signal. So if anyone looking in the comments for the info, here it is.

  • @thelastminuteman7513
    @thelastminuteman7513 6 років тому +4

    Where was this video six months ago when I did my Dakota digital cluster?

  • @CLEEN50
    @CLEEN50 3 роки тому +2

    This install video defintely needs an update to address all of the questions and concerns in the comments section. I'm sure you guys just have tons of potential buyers that are waiting to pull the trigger. I say if you have the resources and man to power address each scenario via video why not?

    • @LoveThrowed
      @LoveThrowed 3 роки тому

      Yeah I’ve bought products and barely finished them cause a lot of steps is missing I want a new cluster but I don’t understand why they don’t just have a plug in play version

  • @feelo57
    @feelo57 4 роки тому +2

    Do I have to splice a wire for the parking indicator and for the check engine light to work?

  • @706Racing
    @706Racing 5 місяців тому

    Installed the original look dakota digital in my 1992 gt had turning signals and brake lights before the install now i dont have em but everything else works. I went to fuse to relay took everything back down make sure my wires to the module was right still nothing im lost.

  • @robertdelgado5236
    @robertdelgado5236 5 років тому +2

    Once all of this is complete and you want to go the gps route do you remove the speedo all together?

  • @fitleo
    @fitleo 2 роки тому

    How do you set the odometer? Can you just put in any miles you want? Or does it go off of what you had last? I only have 83,000 miles on my foxbody and I don't want them to go up nor do I want them to go down.

  • @bigboy9350
    @bigboy9350 6 років тому +1

    Did I miss the left turn signal wire all you mentioned was the right turn signal, are does it work through the right turn signal only

    • @thelastminuteman7513
      @thelastminuteman7513 6 років тому

      bigboy9350 no you have to do both the guide should explain, you can also Google cluster diagrams you'll find a few useful ones out there.

    • @vobra
      @vobra 4 роки тому +1

      On my 90lx it is a green and white wire on the driver's side.

  • @darrenhall7990
    @darrenhall7990 4 роки тому +2

    Realistically, how many hours to complete the job? I have an 88

    • @cjponyparts
      @cjponyparts  4 роки тому

      Really depends how comfortable you are with wiring. I think most people can do it in a day.

    • @darrenhall7990
      @darrenhall7990 4 роки тому

      I'm horrified of electrical anything. How accurate is the GPS speed? Do you completely remove the speedometer cable? I'm also going to be installing a new Kenne Bell supercharger. I heard there is a window for boost in the info center. It sucks, I have the money for the console and boxes, but can't find anybody to install it.

  • @jeffkoss1051
    @jeffkoss1051 4 роки тому +1

    What about parking brake wire?

  • @kleimbach77
    @kleimbach77 6 років тому +1

    wish something like this was available for my 02 f150

  • @FOXPWR93
    @FOXPWR93 3 роки тому

    So do u need to also buy that GPS part to get an accurate speedometer reading or will just the new gauge cluster by itself give an accurate speedometer

    • @msk3905
      @msk3905 5 місяців тому

      Yes he says in the video you need to buy this too

  • @timsimons8946
    @timsimons8946 3 роки тому

    Yeah I'll be paying someone to install this. Next add on is getting them 17 ponies. 😁👍

  • @TheCarCrazyGuy
    @TheCarCrazyGuy 6 років тому

    Pretty cool

  • @gnfanatic9139
    @gnfanatic9139 4 роки тому +1

    How is the accuracy??

  • @robertslatkavitz48
    @robertslatkavitz48 2 роки тому

    The volts seem a little low. Shouldn't they be reading around 13 volts when the engine is running ?

  • @Raptor_428
    @Raptor_428 6 років тому +2

    I need that for a 1988 fox body mustang

    • @smartyrdumb4681
      @smartyrdumb4681 5 років тому

      Raptor_428 I think they make one, just different for the 85mph speedo.

    • @rayrodrigo3999
      @rayrodrigo3999 4 роки тому

      Go to their website and buy one...

    • @rayrodrigo3999
      @rayrodrigo3999 4 роки тому

      Go to their website and buy one...

  • @thecartright5
    @thecartright5 6 років тому

    Will this fit in a 1990 Lincoln mark vii lsc

  • @thecoviestockton6545
    @thecoviestockton6545 6 років тому +1

    something like this for a 1989 5.0 ?

    • @NotMorganFreeman.
      @NotMorganFreeman. 6 років тому +1

      Yes. They make one specifically for 87-89. I will be getting one for my 89 as my stock gauges are losing their accuracy.

  • @krzyhrse456
    @krzyhrse456 4 роки тому

    can speedometer that reads up to 85mph be change to one that reads 160pmh?

    • @dntlss
      @dntlss 2 роки тому

      Yeah, you just find a cluster that has a 160 speedometer although those are pricey and hard to find, your more common ones are 140 and thats all you really need, you hit 160 in one one these cars and they will disintegrate,lol,im guessing you might be going for the "cool" factor

  • @flightdeck99
    @flightdeck99 6 років тому

    What about the odometer? Especially if you are not using the speedo cable. How would anyone know the actual mileage?

    • @cjponyparts
      @cjponyparts  6 років тому

      The odometer adds mileage based on the speedometer so it works pretty much like normal. You can add the mileage to the cluster one time and then it is locked.

  • @SilensXXI
    @SilensXXI Рік тому

    Would have liked to had better explanations and visuals on the GPS box. Explanation was vague and quick.

  • @luispuentes9599
    @luispuentes9599 2 роки тому

    Anyone know the wire size? 14-18 gauge maybe?

  • @KingRetro626
    @KingRetro626 4 роки тому

    What about the odometer?

    • @cjponyparts
      @cjponyparts  4 роки тому +1

      It will start at zero or you can program it with your existing mileage.

  • @chrishorst6765
    @chrishorst6765 5 років тому

    Why only from 1990-1993?

    • @smartyrdumb4681
      @smartyrdumb4681 5 років тому

      Chris Horst first year for 120mph speedo. 90-93

    • @smartyrdumb4681
      @smartyrdumb4681 5 років тому

      140🤔

    • @ryanjamieson8779
      @ryanjamieson8779 5 років тому

      @@smartyrdumb4681 definitely dumb.

    • @smartyrdumb4681
      @smartyrdumb4681 5 років тому

      Ryan Jamieson ok they do make this for pre-90 cars too, why do you think they’re different?

    • @smartyrdumb4681
      @smartyrdumb4681 5 років тому

      Ryan Jamieson do you even Fox body bro?

  • @connoisseurofcannabiscarsp3755
    @connoisseurofcannabiscarsp3755 5 років тому +3

    My opinion from experience is to use mechanical gauges and custom Tach & speedo.. Screw digital..I don't want a 84 Corvette...

  • @mikedambowic5862
    @mikedambowic5862 6 років тому +3

    Great videos, but can't you organize all the wires, and clean and detail the engine, almost like a ricer🤔🤔

  • @HeadrushStudio21228
    @HeadrushStudio21228 4 роки тому

    What about cruise control? Does that still function?

  • @FordsRule351
    @FordsRule351 3 роки тому

    Looks like the next mod for that car will be a new alternator...

  • @CrossShot4
    @CrossShot4 5 років тому

    There is one thing that bugs me, the cluster has blue lighting and the radio has red lighting lol.

    • @cjponyparts
      @cjponyparts  5 років тому

      The cluster is available with different color lighting.

  • @always_trust_all_scientists
    @always_trust_all_scientists 4 роки тому

    I WiSH these guys did Honda's of the same generation (88-91)

  • @number1pappy
    @number1pappy 5 років тому

    Considering the price ,this display looks rather plain! I went to their website and there doesn't appear to be any better options. I'm not exactly understanding how this is an upgrade from the stock display!???? I dont get it!

    • @smartyrdumb4681
      @smartyrdumb4681 5 років тому +1

      Retired at 49 just allows you to be tracked gps by the cops. Upgrade!🤨

    • @sftsacekhan
      @sftsacekhan 3 роки тому

      @@smartyrdumb4681 damn are you paranoid man? Do you put foil around that square box you carry around in your pocket that tracks you and records everything you say?? Do you wear a mask in public so them police eyes in stores and on corners cant see you too. Dont forget that old saying, "every time you look up into the clouds there's a government spy looking back at you" 🤨

  • @pagosplace3065
    @pagosplace3065 5 років тому +3

    It's cool and nice, but it ain't $1000.00 cool and nice....

  • @t.n.s.hilton3697
    @t.n.s.hilton3697 5 років тому

    That looks a bit dark

  • @smartyrdumb4681
    @smartyrdumb4681 5 років тому +5

    Should be called, how to get your old fox tracked by gps. 😐

  • @calikev3528
    @calikev3528 5 років тому +1

    To much work and also the stock one looks way better

    • @ryanjamieson8779
      @ryanjamieson8779 5 років тому

      700$ waste of money, or just trying to "be about something"

  • @rmr046
    @rmr046 5 років тому

    to much trouble .

  • @gabrielortiz665
    @gabrielortiz665 4 роки тому

    Did anyone really take 6 to 8 hours ?????? If so it will take me all winter. Lol

    • @cjponyparts
      @cjponyparts  3 роки тому

      I try to over estimate the time so you are happy when you get done faster. The wiring is tedious.

  • @DonniesBack
    @DonniesBack 5 років тому

    This gauge is hideous looking lol you just went from better to worse

  • @robertdelgado5236
    @robertdelgado5236 5 років тому

    Once all of this is complete and you want to go the gps route do you remove the speedo all together?

    • @cjponyparts
      @cjponyparts  5 років тому +2

      Yes you can remove the speedo and put a delete plug in the trans