Testing digital clusters

[Devin]

I posted this in my uber-long thread about digital clusters but I think that thread is too convoluted now for anyone to find new questions.

Is there a way to power on the digital cluster that is not connected to the car? I was wondering if it would be possible via a 12v DC source like most of the other things involved with cars.

 

[CerberuS]

you need a converter , that transforms household 120v AC to 12v DC.


(if im reading correctly.)

 

[Devin]

That's what the battery charger would be for. I guess what I am wondering if I can just hook up the cluster to a 12v power source and which leads I would need to connect to.

 

[jelloslug]

Yes you can. On the smaller black connerctor you need to attach pins 2 and 8 to ground and pins 7, 9, and 13 positive.

 

[Devin]

Awesome, thanks Jello. Again

 

[ohioshodude]

did that work? i just tried it on my spare and no luck..

 

[Devin]

I'm probably not going to get a chance to try it until next week, but I'll let you know if it works for me.

 

[98TRSHO]

What are you takeing a digital out of? I have one in my van and I really like it, is there anyway of getting one in the genIII???

 

[Devin]

I took mine out of a cougar. No idea if the fitment is correct. I would like to know if it works though. I wonder if it'll show triple digits...