KimChiKid

Hey guys I had a 1999 Civic DX gauge cluster for my hatch and I am switching it out for a EX cluster the only difference is the green pin I think for the gas meter does not fit into the ex cluster it is also in a different spot.....Just wondering how to tackle this situation thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I need help ASAP working on it now!

KimChiKid

anyone?

I did a search and came up with nothing....

J98EX

I put an EX cluster in my 98 CX hatch and everything plugged right in and worked fine...

kKdARIAN

So your existing gauge cluster harness doesn't plug n play with your new cluster?

You may need to find the correct harness for the new cluster.

littleredcivic

i have never seen a 96-00 cluster that didn't plug and play yet...even an acura EL cluster plugs right in.

SkoundrelUSA

are you sure its from a 96-00 Ex?

KimChiKid

Yes, I will take pics of it in a minuite to show you want I am tlaking about

gabebauman

There should be no reason it would not fit...as long as both clusters are from a 96-00 model civic.

EFstyle

i also have a 99 dx hatch and was wonderign what you do with the tach?

KimChiKid

What is the small green plug for?

Picture here:



does this even need to be plugged in?

Here is the picture of the cluster:



here is the back side of the cluster. Everything that is circled fits except the small green plug which I assume is for the plug above but doesn't fit:



Please help!

KimChiKid

Do I need that green plug I guess is my real question....

KimChiKid

KimChiKid

I guess I could always custom wire the plug but buy a new plug that will fit the tachometer....*ugh* lol!

Ilovemyemone3

lol BUMP GET HIM AN ANSWER. cuz i got no clue...

SkoundrelUSA

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KimChiKid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Do I need that green plug I guess is my real question....</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm not sure but I think it might just control one of the lights or cruise control or something.

Just leave it off and see if everything is ok

KimChiKid

That is what I will ultimately have to do I just wanted to see if anyone just had a direct answer thanks!

lv6l

my friend's eg has a green one like that. he plug it into the yellow one. it's for his shifting light. some model civic from canada will have shifting lights. so when you bought the new cluster it was probably from the US and your car is from canada or someone might of put it in. try putting it in the yellow and see if everything works. ifs its not for shifting lights its for SRS. the big plugs are for gas/temp/speedo/rpm. good luck.

i dont think its needed. just try running it without pluging it in and see if everything works.

KimChiKid

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lv6l &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my friend's eg has a green one like that. he plug it into the yellow one. it's for his shifting light. some model civic from canada will have shifting lights. so when you bought the new cluster it was probably from the US and your car is from canada or someone might of put it in. try putting it in the yellow and see if everything works. ifs its not for shifting lights its for SRS. the big plugs are for gas/temp/speedo/rpm. good luck.
i dont think its needed. just try running it without pluging it in and see if everything works.
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Thanks!

DohcSide

bump for picks of the results

EeeJayEight

i think that green plug is for abs? i know the yellow is for srs.. but i am not sure.. i know i disconnected a plug like that so my ABS light when off... stupid EM1 rear discs...

EFstyle

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EeeJayEight &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i think that green plug is for abs? i know the yellow is for srs.. but i am not sure.. i know i disconnected a plug like that so my ABS light when off... stupid EM1 rear discs...</TD></TR></TABLE>


i was told the orange one that isnt used but is taped up behind the cluster is for abs...

EeeJayEight

yea... i was looking at my cluster today.. i retract my ABS statement

Kaji

It's definately not needed for your basic read outs like speed, tach, temp, fuel, and the indicator lights. I have a 96 cx and I don't have a green plug so I'm guessing it's for an option addition that didn't come on my base model. i.e. it's not necessary for normal driving purposes.

johnny_tdi

The green plug is for abs. My abs light was on and after I unplugged the green harness it went off