Date:         Wed, 6 May 2015 10:34:25 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Can an 82 foil be used in an 83 dash cluster?
Comments: To: Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com>
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What I know of earlier model clusters,
I'd say that the foil itself should fit just fine.
The changes required, if any, would likely
only be at the T14 connector.
i.e. the vehicle harness would be wired for the OEM
cluster with whatever features the cluster has.

This Old Volks PDF file may help?
http://www.oldvolkshome.com/late_van_cluster_install.pdf


On 5/6/15, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:


> When the time comes, am I going to be able to replace the foil in my 83
> with the 82 and expect things to work? It seems that the water temp warning
> circuit changed, but I suspect there may be more.


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Neil n

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