Instrument Cluster Swap - Toyota Yaris Forums

thepaidtraveler · 11-16-2008, 09:06 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, 10:25 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!!!

RagnaCaT · 11-17-2008, 06:51 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, 08:17 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, 10:09 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...

Klink10 · 11-18-2008, 07:34 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?

ztrack157 · 11-16-2008, 11:58 PM

This should have come standard in all yaris in th US

id3379 · 11-18-2008, 05:21 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, 07:25 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?

IllusionX · 11-18-2008, 09:15 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.

IllusionX · 11-17-2008, 08:49 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, 10:13 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, 11:12 AM

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

Klink10 · 11-18-2008, 09:11 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.

heeroyuy01195 · 11-20-2008, 12:21 AM

RagnaCaT, were you able to get the correct mileage onto the new clusters? thanks for sharing all of this useful info with us!

IllusionX · 11-20-2008, 09:39 AM

it is not possible to change the mileage on the cluster.

RagnaCaT · 11-20-2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by heeroyuy01195

RagnaCaT, were you able to get the correct mileage onto the new clusters? thanks for sharing all of this useful info with us!

Nope well actually never ever looked in to it when i plan to leave them on I'll just start a new record from there also it will be reading KPH so the oil change won't be every 5,000 any more got to convert it KPH to MPH with my calculator I guess

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Originally Posted by IllusionX

it is not possible to change the mileage on the cluster.

I think this is true and if the dealer can do it which I think they don't you will still be converting to KPH

One more thing I know this is an awesome mod for much but My cars are both 07 production 06 so I don't know about newer versions or the new clusters that have came out, I'm just talking about what i got

anubisx99 · 11-20-2008, 05:12 PM

when I spoke to the tech at toyota he said that they could do the ML in the new cluster, I asked him because I told him that I was planing on getting it cheaper somewhere else and he said that it would be fine to take it there and fix it... well that's at least this dealership dunno about any others...

11-16-2008, 09:06 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, 10:25 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!!!

11-20-2008, 05:12 PM	#18
anubisx99 here again.. View User's Garage Drives: 2008 toyota yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Natick, MA Posts: 324	when I spoke to the tech at toyota he said that they could do the ML in the new cluster, I asked him because I told him that I was planing on getting it cheaper somewhere else and he said that it would be fine to take it there and fix it... well that's at least this dealership dunno about any others... __________________ Don't be threating me with a good time!!!

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IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	it is not possible to change the mileage on the cluster.