1996 Instrument Cluster Help
Cargo Master
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Yep, that will work! Jumper those two wires together and after getting alternator fixed, verify alternator output.
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one last stupid question, do you think I should jumper from black to grey or just jumper from black to Black? Or maybe a 3 way jump from both switched hots?
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Just got another comment on a different thread from someone else. I'm going to copy and paste below.
Plug a 510 ohm resistor into the cluster wiring plug between the red with light green stripe. And the green with red stripe. That will simulate the exciter circuit
I've proven that I'm getting voltage now and I'm about to finish installing the alternator. Should I place a resistor, or will I be okay? I do not have the time or money to afford another alternator.
I thought the resistor was just there in case the idiot light burned out?
Cargo Master
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I have not messed with a 96 and up Explorder yet.......I think they are physically different and will not mount. Electrically it may be different enough not to be able to make it work with a 96 Fseries truck.
I know a 93 Explorer will not work as its a mechanical speedometer and it will not mount into the 92 to 96 F series.
I know a 93 Explorer will not work as its a mechanical speedometer and it will not mount into the 92 to 96 F series.
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