'92 Instrument Cluster in a '94...?

[E. Reed]

I've got a line on an instrument cluster from a '92 SL2, that I intend
to use to replace the cluster in my '94 SL2. My '94 SL2's speedometer
and odometer quit about a year ago.

Question is - will the '92 cluster fit ok in my '94, considering it is
one of the "three-gauge" types...that also has the oil pressure gauge?


In this same light, does anybody know of any potential problems in
swapping the radio and wheels from a '92 SL2 to a '94 SL2?

Thanks.

E. Reed

 

[Lane]

I've tried this swap in reverse (94 cluster in my 92). It doesn't work
properly and there are weird issues. One of the turn signal indicators
stayed lit, and one of the idiot lights flashed. If you have a factory
service manual and want to do some rewiring, you could probably make it work
with some patience. But it would be easier to take both clusters apart and
attempt to swap just the speedo & odometer between the two. That might not
be very difficult.

Radio and wheels between those two years should be just fine.

Lane [ l a n e @ p a i r . c o m ]

 

[MR]

I have also done the cluster swap, to which it showed wierd things, such as Lane described.
Under closer inspection of the printed circuit on the back of the cluster, I noticed some of the lines go to different points on the cluster.
The remedy for me was to use the new cluster with the old printed circuit.
If your new cluster doesn't have the oil pressure gauge and your old one does, then your easiest option would be to just swap the parts you need.
MR

I've tried this swap in reverse (94 cluster in my 92). It doesn't work
properly and there are weird issues. One of the turn signal indicators
stayed lit, and one of the idiot lights flashed. If you have a factory
service manual and want to do some rewiring, you could probably make it work
with some patience. But it would be easier to take both clusters apart and
attempt to swap just the speedo & odometer between the two. That might not
be very difficult.

Radio and wheels between those two years should be just fine.

Lane [ l a n e @ p a i r . c o m ]