Instrument Cluster Swap - Toyota Yaris Forums

thepaidtraveler · 11-16-2008, 10:06 PM

My lowly Yaris 3 door does NOT have the factory cluster with the Tach included.

Has anyone anywhere ever done a swap from a basic cluster to the one with the factory tach?

I'd like to know if or how this is done and how to keep the mileage correct as well.

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

anubisx99 · 11-16-2008, 11:25 PM

well...there has been quite a few thread about this... First of the factory cluster is very dificult to find right now...once in a while Ebay has the but they are gone before you know it and besides most of them are for the Canadian HB such is in KL not ML, also the plug for the harness is diferent from what I heard, now, you can try to get the cluster at TOYOTA but it'll cost you a wooping US$600.00+ (I checked :p), about the milage there has been a few discution on that the actual reading is stored in the actual car ECU and not the cluster...if that's the case then it should update the new cluster as soon as you plug it an turn the car on...now the Toyota tech that I spoke to could not confirm it and since the cluster like I said before, no one has been able to get the original US version this is rumors and opinions, hope this helps and if you get to try it...please post it!!!

ztrack157 · 11-17-2008, 12:58 AM

This should have come standard in all yaris in th US

IllusionX · 11-17-2008, 09:49 AM

I noticed the other day when a 09 yaris 3 doors (non S) passed by... the cluster comes in amber lighting...

Revsson · 11-17-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by IllusionX

I noticed the other day when a 09 yaris 3 doors (non S) passed by... the cluster comes in amber lighting...

That is what mine has....amber.

IsLNdbOi · 11-17-2008, 12:12 PM

Yup, my '09LB has that amber optitron cluster. I miss the white backlit cluster on my '07LB.

RagnaCaT · 11-17-2008, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by anubisx99

well...there has been quite a few thread about this... First of the factory cluster is very dificult to find right now...once in a while Ebay has the but they are gone before you know it and besides most of them are for the Canadian HB such is in KL not ML, also the plug for the harness is diferent from what I heard, now, you can try to get the cluster at TOYOTA but it'll cost you a wooping US$600.00+ (I checked :p), about the milage there has been a few discution on that the actual reading is stored in the actual car ECU and not the cluster...if that's the case then it should update the new cluster as soon as you plug it an turn the car on...now the Toyota tech that I spoke to could not confirm it and since the cluster like I said before, no one has been able to get the original US version this is rumors and opinions, hope this helps and if you get to try it...please post it!!!

All of this is true! EXCEPT CDM cluster is plug and play, YES it fits USDM and The mileage is stored in the cluster not the ECU

Klink10 · 11-17-2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RagnaCaT

All of this is true! EXCEPT CDM cluster is plug and play, YES it fits USDM and The mileage is stored in the cluster not the ECU

How did you come by this info if I may ask? Got a link to another source? I want to do this but need to verify before $$$ spent.

RagnaCaT · 11-17-2008, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Klink10

How did you come by this info if I may ask? Got a link to another source? I want to do this but need to verify before $$$ spent.

I got one...

id3379 · 11-18-2008, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ztrack157

This should have come standard in all yaris in th US

+1

thepaidtraveler · 11-18-2008, 08:25 AM

Thanks for all of the responses.

Now Since we've started to establish that the mileage is stored in the cluster how would one spin the odometer to read someones current mileage?

Years ago all one had to do was get a drill and spin the odometer. I'm thinking though that it may be a different approach though.

Also wouldn't it be a simple swap from the Amber lights to the White Lights in the cluster?

Klink10 · 11-18-2008, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by RagnaCaT

I got one...

Is yours one from Canada that was offered on Ebay? I've seen those and was gonna do it, but after having read the yea it wills and no it wonts, I've held back. Also, is yours out of a sedan or HB....that too seems to be an issue?

IllusionX · 11-18-2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by thepaidtraveler

Thanks for all of the responses.

Now Since we've started to establish that the mileage is stored in the cluster how would one spin the odometer to read someones current mileage?

Years ago all one had to do was get a drill and spin the odometer. I'm thinking though that it may be a different approach though.

Also wouldn't it be a simple swap from the Amber lights to the White Lights in the cluster?

since 10 or 10+ years ago, toyota stopped using cables in their clusters. so you cannot "spin" it :P

my approach.. You would have to have a special ecu, so you can send the 200kmh signal to the cluster and wait... till it goes over the 1million miles/km, and comes back to 0 and then wait more to go back to your mileage. my guess is if it is just a couple thousand over your current mileage, hehe you would have to wait helluva long time to get your mileage back :P

ok, maybe there is a way to PROGRAM that thing, but my doubt is very high on this even 1 (ONE) person said the dealer would do it.

RagnaCaT · 11-18-2008, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Klink10

Is yours one from Canada that was offered on Ebay? I've seen those and was gonna do it, but after having read the yea it wills and no it wonts, I've held back. Also, is yours out of a sedan or HB....that too seems to be an issue?

Yes true, And to answer your question better I have both HB and SD and did the same with both I had them installed for about a month or 2 took them off and stored them until the warranty passes don't really want to have any trouble and it marks everything perfectly in KM compared it "SD MPH to HB KPH" and "HB MPH to SD KPH"

Malaya1221 · 11-18-2008, 06:40 PM

ragnacat, where did u get those clusters? any links?

RagnaCaT · 11-18-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Malaya1221

ragnacat, where did u get those clusters? any links?

Not easy it was like a part-time Job on Ebay and a little help with the saved search. I even got emails after the bids offering me about $50 to $80 over the price to resell I decided NOT!

Klink10 · 11-18-2008, 10:11 PM

Cool....last couple of questions....is yours auto or manual? Does it make a difference in your opinion? Guess I'm looking for complete plug and play and the type of transmission not making a difference.

Malaya1221 · 11-18-2008, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RagnaCaT

Not easy it was like a part-time Job on Ebay and a little help with the saved search. I even got emails after the bids offering me about $50 to $80 over the price to resell I decided NOT!

cool, thanks! one last thing, so it has to be a canadian version cluster?

11-16-2008, 10:06 PM	#1
thepaidtraveler Drives: Blazing Blue 3 Door Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 15	Instrument Cluster Swap My lowly Yaris 3 door does NOT have the factory cluster with the Tach included. Has anyone anywhere ever done a swap from a basic cluster to the one with the factory tach? I'd like to know if or how this is done and how to keep the mileage correct as well. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

11-16-2008, 11:25 PM	#2
anubisx99 here again.. View User's Garage Drives: 2008 toyota yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Natick, MA Posts: 324	well...there has been quite a few thread about this... First of the factory cluster is very dificult to find right now...once in a while Ebay has the but they are gone before you know it and besides most of them are for the Canadian HB such is in KL not ML, also the plug for the harness is diferent from what I heard, now, you can try to get the cluster at TOYOTA but it'll cost you a wooping US$600.00+ (I checked :p), about the milage there has been a few discution on that the actual reading is stored in the actual car ECU and not the cluster...if that's the case then it should update the new cluster as soon as you plug it an turn the car on...now the Toyota tech that I spoke to could not confirm it and since the cluster like I said before, no one has been able to get the original US version this is rumors and opinions, hope this helps and if you get to try it...please post it!!! __________________ Don't be threating me with a good time!!!

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thepaidtraveler Drives: Blazing Blue 3 Door Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 15	Thanks for all of the responses. Now Since we've started to establish that the mileage is stored in the cluster how would one spin the odometer to read someones current mileage? Years ago all one had to do was get a drill and spin the odometer. I'm thinking though that it may be a different approach though. Also wouldn't it be a simple swap from the Amber lights to the White Lights in the cluster?

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Malaya1221 super duper M*******TOR Drives: 2007 jahPANIS egg(Sarao Phil) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Torrance, Ca Posts: 1,011	ragnacat, where did u get those clusters? any links?

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Klink10 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 910 Posts: 1,229	Cool....last couple of questions....is yours auto or manual? Does it make a difference in your opinion? Guess I'm looking for complete plug and play and the type of transmission not making a difference.