Date:         Thu, 17 Aug 2000 09:41:05 -0400
Reply-To:     The Bus Depot <ron@netcarrier.com>
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From:         The Bus Depot <ron@netcarrier.com>
Subject:      Re: Bus Depot Instrument Cluster Replacement
Comments: To: Yellow Van <yellervan@hotmail.com>
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> I recently bought a metric instrument cluster with tachometer
> from Bus Depot which I understood could be a straight replacement for the
non
> tacho cluster in my 84 Vanagon.  However, when I installed the new one it
didn't work.
>
> When I called Bus Depot, Ron told me that it was a simple case of
> connecting a wire and would be an easy job.  He couldn't tell me how to do
it though,
> and suggested I search the archives of the Vanagon list.  I have done this
> but I haven't turned anything up.
>
> Can anyone tell me if this cluster will work in my van, and if so what I
> have to do to get it to work?


John,
To upgrade to a cluster with tach, you must relocate several wires to
different terminals on the back of the cluster. You must _also_ run one wire
for your tach, but I did not say that attaching one wire was all you needed
to do to make it work.  It's not difficult but it's more involved than just
adding a wire for the tach. This is why I suggested looking the info up in
the archives, since it has been covered on the list.  However, if you can't
find the info in the archives, I'd be happy to fax you a copy of an article
in the Limbo newsletter, written by Boston Bob, that indicates the correct
wiring.

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  http://www.busdepot.com
  (215) 234-VWVW