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Will a 02+ gauge cluster work in a 00?

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Old 04-19-2005, 08:04 AM
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Default Will a 02+ gauge cluster work in a 00?

Will any 02+ gauge cluster with the rings work in a 2000 4.2? im assuming they will illuminate the same, white and red. Is it just a simple plug and play?
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how hard is it to swap out the gauge cluster? DIY? do U need a VAG to code it?
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Default Re: how hard is it to swap out the gauge cluster? DIY? do U need a VAG to code it?

the cluster is easy to remove, two screws to undo, the there are three connectors that attach with clips. very easy. i was just doing the chrome ring mod and while taking the plastic off, i cracked a corner piece off. i still glued the rings on and i got a small smudge on the info screen. anyways, it still looks decent for now, but i would rather just search on ebay for a used 02+ cluster.
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Default IMO you'll need vag com

to adapt the new unit. There may be an issue with mileage as well as with immobilizer.
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Default a vag and the secret key code from the dealer will be needed.

instructions from Ross-tech<ul><li><a href="http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/Immo2-cluster-swapping.html">click</a></li></ul>
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Default Grapeking and I swapped my non-immobolizer cluster recently

See my sig for a link to the tech article.
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Default How do i know if mine is a non-immobolizer cluster or not?

can i just swap it with another 00 cluster instead? i thought the car's computer also kept track of the miles and it would adjust it as well. SO the only way is to get the vag com tool?
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Default I think the digital clock clusters are immobolizer clusters

My car has the analog clock.
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