iwcham1979 Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) Hi guys. The tacho on my Loup 3L does not illuminate the fuel consumption box, so i figured i might want to replace it There are some tacho units on e-bay. I am wondering whether there would be some coding involved, and if it makes the difference whether the tacho gauges are white or gray? Tnx http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-Lupo-3L-1-2TDI-61PS-Tacho-Tachometer-Kombiinstrument-Drehzahlmesser-/252451020314?hash=item3ac740de1a:g:Z84AAOSw-KFXfGhy http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tacho-DZM-VW-Lupo-1-2-TDI-3L-61PS-45kW-Bj-98-05-6E0920800D-270Tkm-/151999174453?fits=Model%3ALupo&hash=item2363db5735:g:WEwAAOSwFNZW1FsI&vxp=mtr One is 6E0920800 the other 6E0919860, then there are different versions of both V4, V5,,,, Must i go for exactly the same as mine? Edited August 22, 2016 by iwcham1979 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derv Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 How good are you at soldering? It might be better to repair the illumination on your existing instrument cluster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwcham1979 Posted September 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 I havent soldered anything in my life I have found a 3l tacho for 50 euros, but idont know whether the versions must be the same, as well as whether the swap would require some coding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 They're plug and play I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwcham1979 Posted September 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Let me quote you... "I had a look on ElsaWin: Self-diagnosis of immobilizer, Vehicles 05.00 > From model year 2001 the 3rd generation immobilizer has been introduced to the Lupo. So, pre 2001 models have Immo2, which means you can theoretically code your own keys at home. > 2001 have Immo3 which makes it harder." According to this, my Lupo has immo3, and the instrument cluster is 2000! Do you still think it would be possible to just plug and play the tacho? Is the immo a part of the tacho as well, or maybe it has nothing to do with it in Lupos? Tnx!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 The instrument clusters are plug and play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niek Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Iwcham, did you ever get the instrument cluster swap sorted, or have you replaced the LEDs? I'm facing the same issue with my 3L - the light behind the 120 km/h isn't working and needs replacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Soldering them is not that difficult. Just need a small 18w soldering iron, solder, new led and a steady hand... Maybe a pair of tweezers and a tiny screwdriver to help lift off the old one while you apply some heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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