rydnby 4

just checking: are 92-95s without a tach wired for one?...im thinking about getting a new cluster (w/a tach of course)...and im just wondering how easily that would go in....if id have to wire the tach up, or if there is already the wiring in place??

Dubs

yea, it should be

mine was...but it's a 98dx...

Civic2Scooby

new cluster is plug and play. all trim levels are wired the same at the cluster

westcoaststyle

He's right. I just put an EX cluster in my DX and had to do no wiring.

Easiest mod to do is the cluster swap.

Dubs

:werd:

rydnby 4

uh, im sure there are easier ones..doesnt the dash have to come out??...is ther just an extra wire hanging out behind the cluster?

but seriously, why the hell wouldnt honda put a tach in a DX??...if the wiring is there and they make tach clusters?...its just foolish

westcoaststyle

No, it's a way for them to charge more for higher model cars. It also costs less to make one wiring harness than it does several for different models - that's why they're all wired to handle the different clusters.

You have to remove the plastic piece around the cluster and to the right where your center vents are. You do this by removing the 2 screws the are screwed in vertically just in front of the cluster. There's another one under the emergency flasher button.

Once you have these removed, you can pull the whole plastic piece off. Start by putting your fingers behind it right where the cluster is (on the right side of the opening). Once you have the right side pulled out the rest should come out pretty easily. You will need to unplug the wire that is plugged into the eliminator where your clock would be (just above the emergency flasher switch). Just remember not to force it and be patient with it or you will break it.

With that piece removed, there are now 4 screws that hold your cluster in. Remove these and you will see how the cluster is wired in - by 2 plugs on either side and a yellow one in the lower-center (for SRS). Remove these and plug your new cluster in.

Reverse the process to get it all back together and you now have a tach.

hih

rydnby 4

awesome...thanks for the help...i guess i can buy with confidence now
well, iguess i have a dumb question, but i might as well ask before i spend the money: a VX cluster will fit in a DX right?

westcoaststyle

Yes, all 5th gen clusters are plug-n-play.

Better to ask a stupid question than to buy the wrong thing and feel stupid and be out some cash. h:

rydnby 4

gotcha, thanks!