[Vwdiesel] Fitting instrument cluster

Hayden Chasteen dieseltdi at verizon.net
Fri Jan 14 15:40:33 EST 2005


I have just acquired an instrument cluster from an 85 Turbodiesel 
Jetta.  Although it appears that the odometer will need to be fixed 
(done that a bunch of times) it does have a tach which is what I was 
really after.  Does anyone know if it is possible to retrofit this 
entire cluster in the A1 dash of my 81 Caddy?  I know that I would have 
to rewire the plugs but that is no real big deal.  Also if anyone has 
the Bentley for the 85, I would appreciate a shot of the wiring diagram 
for the instrument cluster.  I think I have it figured out but an 
actual diagram would be great.  Thanks, hadyen

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