Hello,
My 2000 Protege DX has a build date 8-2000. About 2 years ago I purchased an LX cluster - with a tach. Before I installed the LX cluster, I tried to swap out the speedometer to retain my original mileage and damaged it (don't pull the needles!!!). I then purchased another LX cluster with a tach.
While everything plugged in properly, I had two issues (with both clusters):
1. The tach NEVER worked.
2. The ECM immediately brought up a PO-118 code that relates to the coolant temperature reading high. Additionally the engine ran at a low idle regardless of a cold start, on a 50 degree day. Reinstalling the original cluster brought the idle back to the faster speed typical on a cold start. The code however did not go away until I used a scan tool to clear it.
My original DX cluster has the following codes: BJOH C, OHO1
The two LX clusters have the following codes: BJOJ B, 80916 - and - BJOK B 81019 I did not take notice of the year when I got these clusters, but I think they might have been 1999 Protege LX's.
I have searched the internet and this Forum extensively. On the '99-'03 Protege's some seem to get plug & play. Others (like me) NOT.
So, my questions are:
A. Is there a specific (tach) cluster that will work with my 8-2000 build date DX?
B. Will the appropriate cluster work without additional wiring (like from the diagnostic port to the cluster - purple/white wire).
C. Has anyone else experienced the PO118 code with a cluster swap?
Lastly if anyone has interest in the LX (tach) clusters I have, (the BJOJ B is the good one) I'll let it go very reasonable and throw in the broken one too.
Thank you, Tom
My 2000 Protege DX has a build date 8-2000. About 2 years ago I purchased an LX cluster - with a tach. Before I installed the LX cluster, I tried to swap out the speedometer to retain my original mileage and damaged it (don't pull the needles!!!). I then purchased another LX cluster with a tach.
While everything plugged in properly, I had two issues (with both clusters):
1. The tach NEVER worked.
2. The ECM immediately brought up a PO-118 code that relates to the coolant temperature reading high. Additionally the engine ran at a low idle regardless of a cold start, on a 50 degree day. Reinstalling the original cluster brought the idle back to the faster speed typical on a cold start. The code however did not go away until I used a scan tool to clear it.
My original DX cluster has the following codes: BJOH C, OHO1
The two LX clusters have the following codes: BJOJ B, 80916 - and - BJOK B 81019 I did not take notice of the year when I got these clusters, but I think they might have been 1999 Protege LX's.
I have searched the internet and this Forum extensively. On the '99-'03 Protege's some seem to get plug & play. Others (like me) NOT.
So, my questions are:
A. Is there a specific (tach) cluster that will work with my 8-2000 build date DX?
B. Will the appropriate cluster work without additional wiring (like from the diagnostic port to the cluster - purple/white wire).
C. Has anyone else experienced the PO118 code with a cluster swap?
Lastly if anyone has interest in the LX (tach) clusters I have, (the BJOJ B is the good one) I'll let it go very reasonable and throw in the broken one too.
Thank you, Tom
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