LCD Dash fitment

[jonthevauxhallman]

Hello everyone

I am trying to make contact with anyone who has fitted a Cavalier MK3 digital dash to a Calibra before. ( NOT Astra GTE)

I have most of it wired up and running, but my vehicle does not have check control, so I need to find a way to delete these.

Also I need to reset my mileage as it is different to what the dash is showing, any idea's ( been advised it needs a special cartridge in Tech1 ) if anyone is local to Bedford who can help please feel free to contact me.

Regards
John

[Fraz]

you cant get the mileage reset as no one has the correct Eprom for the data (or something like that) and we have tried a few places that do mileage correction, Tech1 wont do it as far as we know

can you not just leave the check control unwired, then it wont light up. or are you trying to get them to light up and then go out like they should??

[jonthevauxhallman]

Hi Fraz

In the paperwork that came with the dash it says " the digital dash will require reprogramming using Tech 1with the following details
Speedo Pulses
Tyre size/Gearbox
Recorded Mileage
Units - Km only or KM/Miles selectable via front switches
Engine Type

ref the check controls lights, these are illuminated as soon as the ignition is switched on, and only the oil level, screen wash and coolant level are relevant.


Regards
John

[Fraz]

yes the chip in the back of the dash needs to have the correct programme on it for your car. You need a Tech1 to change the chip to suit MPH and Gallons...I gather it is only reading in KPH and Litres at the moment? and you cant change it when you hold the right side button on the dash??

I dont have a tech1 so cant really be sure if you can do the milage ...I know we have had chips reprogrammed to teh correct one for UK cars, but they never tried to alter the milage ...get me Tech1 and I will give it a shot


check control....what car are you fitting them into as only the 8V never had check control


give me a call ...be easier

[jonthevauxhallman]

Hi Fraz

Thanks for the reply

I will give you a call tomorrow evening if it's ok with you around 20.00

regards
John

[Fraz]

call now if you wish ...if not thats fine

[jonthevauxhallman]

Hi Fraz

My Dash is coming up with the same numbers as your 4073

regards
John

[Fraz]

73 being a senator manual transmission, so you will need that changed ..Speak to Ian Till he should be able to do it for you

[jonthevauxhallman]

OK cheers

I have just tried him, but no luck yet.

[Fraz]

oh you have wired up the 3 wires to the trip computer??? as this needs to be done so Tech1 can communicate with the dash chip

[jonthevauxhallman]

No not done that, not aware of that