Dash Gauge Pod / Cluster Installed Without Dash Swap

[MuddyGrrl]

VooDoo1 previously said:

I am glad it all worked out for you. Like I said, the hardest part was cutting the dash. Only because, once you cut, you have reached the point of no return. Your install looks like it came from the factory. Great job. I am glad my instructions work out for you.

Hey, next time we're up in Sac I'll let you know. Mom lives in Fair Oaks, my daughter went to Sheldon.
I may be taking a trip up there MLK Day in January. If it happens, let's get a trip to Prairie City together. Maybe drag out a few other FJ-ers, too!

M

[sunfusion07]

I thought the plug for the gauge pod was already in the stock harness? Why would there be a need to buy another one and just use the connector with the blue wire? If it has a coax and speaker wires in the harness, then it seems that it is the ones already installed in the truck from the factory, no?

[FJDave]

The stock plug just goes to the clock on vehicles without the gauge cluster. When you install the gauge cluster, you have to get the harness that is for the clock AND the cluster. Just like the steering wheel controls....new harness for the audio controls AND the cruise/horn. It's a simple pigtail swap.

[frost702]

i want to add in the a overhead console that has the temperature on it. Can you tell me what wire I need to tap into so that I do not have to run a new outside temperature sensor.

[joeymozzer]

ok i read all the post i dont know what the heck you guys talked about lol but i really want the gauge aswell can anyone give me some easy details of how or where to get it installed and where to buy it thanks

[Musicman07]

Anyone actually purchase these parts for $390? I was at my local Toyota dealer today and they totaled it up to like $740.

Just a bit of difference there.

Thanks.

[VooDoo1]

Musicman07 previously said:

Anyone actually purchase these parts for $390? I was at my local Toyota dealer today and they totaled it up to like $740.

Just a bit of difference there.

Thanks.

Yes, I purchased all parts listed in my first post for $390 and change plus tax. The parts were purchased in January 2007 at the Toyota dealer. I believe they gave me a 10% discount because I purchased the FJ from them.

[FJDave]

Use TRDSource or TRDParts4U, both are vendors here and will give you the best price possible on the parts you need.