Gauge Cluster Malfunctioning

[pimpinphil]

hi,
my girlfriends 2000 v-6 5 speed mustang's cluster is acting up. the mileage area keeps going blank,and coming back on,no rime or reason as to why. question is, does the computer hold the actual miles,or does the cluster? can we buy another cluster and install,and the mileage be right? or will the mileage be off,and is there any other problems with switching the cluster? i know some cars have to be programmed to the cluster. thanks alot.

 

[wmburns]

The mileage is stored in the cluster AND the PCM. So if the cluster is swapped, it will display the mileage from the old car.

Also remember that for a 99+ model year, if the cluster is swapped, then the anti-theft system (PATS) will need to be re-programmed. Otherwise, the car will crank but will not start.

Check out this link on how to fix the cluster that you have.

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/v6-tech/304608-my-odometer-goes-off.html#2657361

 

[pimpinphil]

thanks alot,ill have to look into this.and thanks for the info.