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Old Jun 12, 2017 | 08:23 AM
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Dash clusters

I swapped out my 1997 LX basic instrument dash cluster out for a 1992 XLT cluster with tach ect after plugging it in now I get a engine light and I have a bad Alternator.


Is this cause by the new used dash cluster I read they should be interchangeable.


The Alternator is not putting out any power at all just making sure before I install the new Alternator.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2017 | 08:38 AM
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Here is a recent thread on the same topic: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...hlight=cluster


Short answer is yes they will physically interchange, but there are wiring differences between "groupings". The first symptom is the alternator no longer charges.....
 
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Old Jun 12, 2017 | 09:43 AM
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Thanks for the link it said I need to re-pin the plug to get it to work but it dose not say how and what to re-pin.


So I just might have to put the old cluster back into the truck.


At least I don't have buy a new alternator after all.


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Here is a recent thread on the same topic: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...hlight=cluster


Short answer is yes they will physically interchange, but there are wiring differences between "groupings". The first symptom is the alternator no longer charges.....
 
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Old Jun 12, 2017 | 10:15 AM
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Found a print thanks for the info
 
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Old Jun 12, 2017 | 03:56 PM
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Found a print thanks for the info

Glad you found the information. I believe Subford has posted a few times what the changes needed are.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2017 | 04:03 PM
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Re wire

I try to fix the truck when I get home but we know how this goes LOL.
Family comes first work on the truck when you can find the time.
 
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