Large/Small MFD
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Yes you can as I have done it but its the whole set of dials and not just the one dial. You just need to make sure is from the same car, I.e. Cupra if you have one or a TDI if you have that etc. you need to get the immob coded to the keys and car as its built into the cluster. The hardest part is getting a suitable cluster!
Also, you can't fit a FL cluster to a pre FL model as they have different fittings on the back.
Also, you can't fit a FL cluster to a pre FL model as they have different fittings on the back.
So if I get fr tdi ones, is it just a case of coding and fitting ??
Is there any benefit from having larger mfd other than looks ?..
Is there any benefit from having larger mfd other than looks ?..
Well, I believe the larger MFD can specify what error the car is showing on the dashboard rather than just put out a yellow light on the console. I am sure there are a couple of other things but I do not recall them at the moment.
Do you really need it? The larger one is for bluetooth, and just by fitting the larger display, you don't magically get bluetooth.
For the money and effort it will take, there is really no point imo.
Hi guys, here is one of the large MFD cluster questions. Didnt want to open another new topic though!
I can buy a large MFD cluster in the Netherlands for cheap money, it obviously has the large MFD, a tacho which will go to 280 km/h (170mp/h in the UK I think) and has the same rev layout aswell.
Only problem it's a FR unit, and as I have a Cupra I want the Cupra logo/Rev counter. Does anyone know if it is actually possible to open the instrument cluster and just change the rev counter plate? This could be a delicate job to do but for the money it's worth it.
Thanks in advance
I can buy a large MFD cluster in the Netherlands for cheap money, it obviously has the large MFD, a tacho which will go to 280 km/h (170mp/h in the UK I think) and has the same rev layout aswell.
Only problem it's a FR unit, and as I have a Cupra I want the Cupra logo/Rev counter. Does anyone know if it is actually possible to open the instrument cluster and just change the rev counter plate? This could be a delicate job to do but for the money it's worth it.
Thanks in advance
Hi guys, here is one of the large MFD cluster questions. Didnt want to open another new topic though!
I can buy a large MFD cluster in the Netherlands for cheap money, it obviously has the large MFD, a tacho which will go to 280 km/h (170mp/h in the UK I think) and has the same rev layout aswell.
Only problem it's a FR unit, and as I have a Cupra I want the Cupra logo/Rev counter. Does anyone know if it is actually possible to open the instrument cluster and just change the rev counter plate? This could be a delicate job to do but for the money it's worth it.
Thanks in advance
I believe it can be done but it is tricky because you need to remove the needles to allow you to remove the dial face. Hubbly in South Africa has a guide for a Ibiza as he changed the leds so that gives you an idea of whats involved. The hard part is getting a Cupra dial.
Also, as you have mentioned, you need to make sure the FR and Cupra are exactly the same in terms of rev counter and speedo because if not that will cause you problems.
Thanks Rob, I just red Hubbly his thread. So far all the items (speedy/rev counter) match, except the rev counter logo
.I will use the one from my current Cupra clocks if they will be simple to remove. This might be a start as they share the same 'platform'
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/a5/instrument-cluster-removal-jetta-golf.htm
Sorry to dig up an old thread. I was wondering if you can retrofit bluetooth with a small MFD?
Many thanks
Many thanks
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