Gauge Cluster swap issues - Infamous Nissan

Salsapants27 · 03-31-2021, 10:59 PM

Just swapped out my gauge for one with a tach from a 91 pathfinder. My speedometer is consistently 10 mph above what it should be. How do i go about setting it to the correct speed? Also, I can tell the tach isn't where it should be either. Would it be better to take it to the dealer and have them reset it (if they can)?

Deerhurst · 04-01-2021, 12:41 AM

Did you get a tach from a V6 or 4cyl? Is your truck V6 or 4cyl?

Salsapants27 · 04-01-2021, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Deerhurst

Did you get a tach from a V6 or 4cyl? Is your truck V6 or 4cyl?

My truck is a 4 cyl but the tach is from a v6 i think. My cousin snagged it for me when he was at the junk yard.

89'HBV6 · 04-01-2021, 01:18 AM

Can't help with the tach... but I use a Garmin to tell me my speed. Far more accurate.

I suspect you'll need one from a 4cyl, for everything to work properly.

PiggybackPeak · 12-09-2021, 10:24 PM

What kind of Garmin do you use?

89'HBV6 · 12-09-2021, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PiggybackPeak

What kind of Garmin do you use?

If you're asking me... I believe it's a 255W. Works great, when you need directions, on a vehicle that was released far before the time of the GPS. I still think I have a few maps in the glovebox... LOL

OH, and welcome to IN...

Deerhurst · 04-01-2021, 02:46 AM

You'll need a 4cyl cluster for the tach to work properly.

There may be a way to calibrate it but I have not ventured into that.

cadillacdude1975 · 04-02-2021, 01:02 AM

They have an adjustment pod on the back. Gotta take it out of the cluster to see the rheostat.

89'HBV6 · 04-03-2021, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by cadillacdude1975

They have an adjustment pod on the back. Gotta take it out of the cluster to see the rheostat.

...and I'm sure they had a "rig" that the cluster plugged into, for calibration.

So, how should he do the adjustment? At 20? 30 or 80MPH?

Salsapants27 · 04-06-2021, 11:28 PM

It's all good. It shows a constant 10 mph higher than the speed, so I know where im at with it.

03-31-2021, 10:59 PM	#1
Salsapants27 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: TX Posts: 57 Vehicle: 1992 Nissan D21 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Gauge Cluster swap issues Just swapped out my gauge for one with a tach from a 91 pathfinder. My speedometer is consistently 10 mph above what it should be. How do i go about setting it to the correct speed? Also, I can tell the tach isn't where it should be either. Would it be better to take it to the dealer and have them reset it (if they can)?

04-01-2021, 12:41 AM	#2
Deerhurst 4/86 SE-V6 2 tone 4x4 HB Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 8,049 Vehicle: 1986.5 SE-V6 4WD D21, 2003 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro Thanks: 917 Thanked 1,085 Times in 980 Posts	Did you get a tach from a V6 or 4cyl? Is your truck V6 or 4cyl? __________________ 1986.5 SE-V6 4X4 D21 Hardbody Pacesetter Long Tube Headers Morimoto Mini D2S HID Projectors and Hella 500s VG33i

04-01-2021, 02:46 AM	#7
Deerhurst 4/86 SE-V6 2 tone 4x4 HB Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 8,049 Vehicle: 1986.5 SE-V6 4WD D21, 2003 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro Thanks: 917 Thanked 1,085 Times in 980 Posts	You'll need a 4cyl cluster for the tach to work properly. There may be a way to calibrate it but I have not ventured into that. __________________ 1986.5 SE-V6 4X4 D21 Hardbody Pacesetter Long Tube Headers Morimoto Mini D2S HID Projectors and Hella 500s VG33i

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12-09-2021, 10:24 PM	#5
PiggybackPeak Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Virginia Posts: 1 Vehicle: 89 D21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What kind of Garmin do you use?

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cadillacdude1975 The Gear Jammer Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chattanooga, TN Age: 50 Posts: 10,688 Vehicle: 87 VG33 Pathfinder SE 4x4 & 87 D21 SE Thanks: 459 Thanked 1,403 Times in 1,268 Posts	They have an adjustment pod on the back. Gotta take it out of the cluster to see the rheostat.

04-06-2021, 11:28 PM	#10
Salsapants27 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: TX Posts: 57 Vehicle: 1992 Nissan D21 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	It's all good. It shows a constant 10 mph higher than the speed, so I know where im at with it.