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Powering cluster on the bench
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:19 pm
by mirceaculita
Hello,
I want to power up a cluster on the bench and have it's lights turn on. Also maybe some warning lights as well. Can it be done? Also can I somehow make the speedometer move?
If anyone has the wiring diagram for the cluster it would be highly appreciated as well.
Re: Powering cluster on the bench
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 7:31 am
by amer6R
you could use arduino and some kind of canbus module like mcp2151 to send canbus packet/ message for speed thru can hi lo lines into the cluster
Re: Powering cluster on the bench
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 8:53 am
by iichel
you'll probably need the power lines (one permanent, one ignition), a GND wire.
for the lights, you'll need either the correct canbus message, i.e. for ABS, power steering, engine, or a wire like brake pad indicator, coolant shortage, oil pressure, washer fluid shortage
Re: Powering cluster on the bench
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 10:03 am
by mirceaculita
What about the backlight? I don't know if the standard gauges have the light sensor on them. Also if I activated the staging via eeprom I assume the needles would move when ignition on?
Re: Powering cluster on the bench
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 5:58 pm
by mirceaculita
IIRC I can program the eeprom in the cluster so that the backlight turns on with ignition on?