Swapping GT-S cluster into SR5... just plug and play? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

aaron7 · 09-18-2005, 12:25 PM

I wanted the higher MPH speedo and the higher redline tach, so I bought a GT-S cluster (with 342,000 MILES on it!)

Do I just swap it in, or will the speedo be off?

toyotaspeed90 · 09-18-2005, 12:32 PM

it will be correct

snakoil · 09-18-2005, 07:26 PM

you'll need to rewire some plugs to have the door light in the new cluster to light up but other than that it just fits right.

aaron7 · 09-18-2005, 09:23 PM

Can I not rewire it and just keep the door light on the dash? Or will the cluster do weird things?

aaron7 · 09-21-2005, 08:41 AM

Works great! And the speedo isn't off!

snakoil · 09-22-2005, 12:01 PM

sorry bro haven't seen your reply...no you don't have to!
nice knowing it works well!

freakinbox · 01-02-2006, 04:08 PM

yea the speedo, tach, fuel and temp gauge will all work. You don't have to rewire anything to leave the light where it is. I had it in for a bit but then thought why? my engine can't use the redline on that tach. And unlike my sr5 speedo it can't beat the gts speedo's top speed :P

aaron7 · 01-02-2006, 04:22 PM

yah, I put it in back in September...

SR5_4WD · 01-02-2006, 05:15 PM

yeah I was trying to change the backlight color but I wasnt able to pull the cluster out enough to unplug it from behind. And in screwing with everything all I accomplished was frustration. I guess some things were never meant to be...

I also learned a lesson that day: If There's Nothing Wrong With It, Don't Screw With It !!!

freakinbox · 01-02-2006, 06:50 PM

what are you talking about? it's so easy. there is enough slack and the plugs are so simple you shouldn;t need to see them.

aaron7 · 01-02-2006, 10:21 PM

Probably the speedo cable was tight.

freakinbox · 01-02-2006, 10:37 PM

speedo cable is attached to the dash not to the gauges like you are thinkin. and the gauges just slide into it. after that it's just 2 plugs in the back which disconnect by pushing the tab then pulling. they don't come forward a whole lot I guess. I suggest lowring your stering wheel, makes it easier.

aaron7 · 01-02-2006, 10:41 PM

Oh yah, that's right. I was very happy when I saw that since all my other cars had the speedo cable on the cluster and it was a pain to remove. So yah, probably just hitting the steering wheel or something.