AU1 Tickford dash guages into AU1 Forte.

[TK-421]

is this an easy swap?

[GK]

By Tickford gauges, do you mean swapping clusters?

It's not that hard, but you will need a bit of mucking around with the loom.

You'll need some connectors etc, etc and an oil pressure sender to replace the oil pressure switch you currently are running.

This document will help.

Cluster Upgrade – Series One Forte/Futura to XR Tickford

Upgrading and swapping Instrument Clusters
With exception to the Low Series Instrument cluster, it is possible to change between different Cluster models rather painlessly.

All AU Series 1 Instrument Clusters use the same Electrical Connectors, (2 Connectors), but for the Low Series Cluster, some wires need to be moved around for the Left Hand Side Connector, In order for the Mid/High Series Cluster to function correctly.

The Mid, Police and High Series Clusters all use the same connectors, same Bulb holders, same needles, and Depending on the Cluster Series, very similar/Same circuit boards.

The AU Series I Mid and High Series Clusters use a different LCD Panel, but the wiring (With Exception to the extra Door Outline Wiring) is 100% Compatible. That is, if swapping a Mid Series Cluster for a High Series Cluster, you will need to run new wiring from all 4 Doors, to the Instrument Cluster Wiring Harness.

Some important steps to watch out for when doing an Instrument Cluster conversion will include,
• 1. The Odometer Reading will need to be changed. (Remember your Pinkslip will have this reading on it from your previous years Registration - There is a $10,000 fine for Fraudulantly Winding Back your Odometer Reading.)
• 2. If Upgrading from a Base Instrument Cluster, The Oil Pressure Switch will need to be replaced with an Oil Pressure sensor.
• 4. If adding the Low Windscreen Washer Level Warning Lamp, a new Washer Bottle, with Level sensor, and an extra line will need to be added for the Warning to work.

Some Common misconceptions with the Ford Falcon series Clusters include
• 1. The Odometer Readings can be swapped, changed or kept. The Odometer Reading is held within the Instrument Cluster, not within the EEC-V Engine Management, nor does the Instrument Cluster have a Backup Memory, or a Tamper-proof mechanism to deter Odometer Fraud !
• 2. There is no Electrical, or Calibration Difference within the speedo sections of the cluster, in terms of different Factory fitted Diffs, wheel, and Tyre Ratios. Changing Clusters will not alter the Factory speedo readings.
• 3. It is not possible to use an XR Series II Face, on a Low or High Series Cluster ! This is due to the Maximum speed on the cluster face, which means that the speed increments are slightly compressed.
The XR Series Cluster circuit board takes this compression in consideration when moving the speedo needle, and as such, you would need to swap the complete cluster over to use the XR Face.

Wiring changes required when fitting a Mid/High Series Cluster to a Forte/Futura Model Falcon.
Although the Mid and High Series Clusters will simply plug in, and A L M O S T function, there a re a few changes you will need to make, in order to get the Cluster to function correctly.
These changes are needed in order for the following to function,
• Dial Illumination with Park Lamps On
• The ABS Warning Lamp to Illuminate correctly
• The Right Hand Side Indicator Lamp to function Correctly

The following wires need to be moved around, in order for the Mid/High Cluster to function correctly,• 1. The Park Lamp Dial (+ Positive) Illumination needs to be moved from Pin 13 to Pin 2.
• 2. The Dial Negative Dimmer Illumination needs to be moved from Pin 21 to Pin 3.
• 3. The ABS Warning Lamp Wire needs to be moved from Pin 8 to Pin 23
• 4. The R.H. Side Indicator wire needs to be moved from Pin 19 to Pin 26

Please Note : In addition to these changes, you will need to also change the Oil Warning Switch, to an Oil Pressure sender unit, and also swap the Odo Reading. (See Below for further details on how to do this)

PLEASE NOTE - THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN AROUND FOR A LONG TIME AND I'VE FORGOTTEN WHO WROTE IT. IT'S A GREAT GUIDE THOUGH AND I'M SORRY NOT TO BE ABLE TO ACKNOWLEDGE ITS AUTHOR.

I'll dig up the cluster pins diagram if I can find it and post that up also.

Cheers,

GK

[GK]

Here they are!

Other helpful and perhaps some not so helpful information.

All the best with it.

GK

[sas01]

Hi, does anyone know how I can get a cluster pins diagram for au ll