Changing Instrument Clusters

ps42912 · 25th May 2018, 09:51

Hi,

I have a MG ZT 180 with a YAC05000 instrument cluster including the IPK.

Looks like a spiked the eprom as took it out to fix the IPK and foolishly did not disconnect the battery.

Anyway I can't seem to find a YAC05000 on ebay, but other models with the IPK will these retrofit into my car or are all the readings going to be screwed up as its not calibrated to a V6 Auto?

Also will the dash have my old mileage or that of the car the replacement came from.

I am located in Crawley West Sussex.

stevestrat · 25th May 2018, 10:08

Other IPKs will fit, may involve having to swap the clock faces over but even with the correct IPK its not a straight swap, you need to speak to one of the guys with a T4 MGR computer. The eeprom in the replacement IPK has to be virginised (existing info cleared) then programmed to your car or it will cause all kinds of problems. The usual method is to copy the info from the original eeprom but if it is corrupted that may complicate matters.

In addition to the T4 guys Rick-Sta may be able to help.

Rick-sta · 25th May 2018, 10:11

Hi Gary,

you don't need to buy a replacement instrument cluster, what you need to do is have yours virginised and then programmed back in with a t4 or toaf to register the correct mileage. That will fix your mileage issue. I take it as the problem you're having is you've got 999999 showing as the mileage?

Otherwise if you purchase a replacement cluster, you'll have to get the replacement cluster virginised to put it into a "new" state with 0 miles on the clocks, and it will then need to be programmed to your car to register the correct mileage on the instrument cluster. So by having your own current clocks virginised, you save on the cost of buying a replacement which you dont need

I'm based in thurrock, Essex so I can do it for you, or if you're ever in Milton Keynes Phil Davies can do it for you as well

klarzy · 25th May 2018, 10:34

Hi Gary,

to help clear things a bit when taking about instrument packs...

IPK is the instrument pack no matter the number or model
The units with the pixel driven screen are IPK's with Message Centre (the screen).

as previously said by steve and rick, a simple reset of a base program and re install should sort you out in a matter of minutes...

cb750chris · 25th May 2018, 13:32

Hi Gary,
If you fancy a run out to Fareham I can sort your corrupt eeprom problem out

Chris

25th May 2018, 09:51	#1
ps42912 Newbie MG ZT Join Date: May 2018 Location: CRAWLEY Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Changing Instrument Clusters Hi, I have a MG ZT 180 with a YAC05000 instrument cluster including the IPK. Looks like a spiked the eprom as took it out to fix the IPK and foolishly did not disconnect the battery. Anyway I can't seem to find a YAC05000 on ebay, but other models with the IPK will these retrofit into my car or are all the readings going to be screwed up as its not calibrated to a V6 Auto? Also will the dash have my old mileage or that of the car the replacement came from. I am located in Crawley West Sussex.

25th May 2018, 10:08	#2
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,479 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	Other IPKs will fit, may involve having to swap the clock faces over but even with the correct IPK its not a straight swap, you need to speak to one of the guys with a T4 MGR computer. The eeprom in the replacement IPK has to be virginised (existing info cleared) then programmed to your car or it will cause all kinds of problems. The usual method is to copy the info from the original eeprom but if it is corrupted that may complicate matters. In addition to the T4 guys Rick-Sta may be able to help. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map Last edited by stevestrat; 25th May 2018 at 10:11..

25th May 2018, 10:11	#3
Rick-sta This is my second home MG ZT 2.0 CDTI+ in Typhoon, MG TF 135 in Typhoon & Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTI SE in Pearl Black Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Norfolk Posts: 7,534 Thanks: 2,718 Thanked 2,827 Times in 1,462 Posts	Hi Gary, you don't need to buy a replacement instrument cluster, what you need to do is have yours virginised and then programmed back in with a t4 or toaf to register the correct mileage. That will fix your mileage issue. I take it as the problem you're having is you've got 999999 showing as the mileage? Otherwise if you purchase a replacement cluster, you'll have to get the replacement cluster virginised to put it into a "new" state with 0 miles on the clocks, and it will then need to be programmed to your car to register the correct mileage on the instrument cluster. So by having your own current clocks virginised, you save on the cost of buying a replacement which you dont need I'm based in thurrock, Essex so I can do it for you, or if you're ever in Milton Keynes Phil Davies can do it for you as well __________________ How to retrofit Cruise Control on a diesel with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to retrofit heated electric memory seats with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to operate FBH and ATC via text Link How to restore cloudy projector headlights Link

25th May 2018, 10:34	#4
klarzy This is my second home none but not gone Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: March, Cambs Posts: 16,437 Thanks: 894 Thanked 4,247 Times in 3,025 Posts	Hi Gary, to help clear things a bit when taking about instrument packs... IPK is the instrument pack no matter the number or model The units with the pixel driven screen are IPK's with Message Centre (the screen). as previously said by steve and rick, a simple reset of a base program and re install should sort you out in a matter of minutes... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]….All praise Bananaswan….

25th May 2018, 13:32	#5
cb750chris Trader Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 849 Thanks: 201 Thanked 292 Times in 200 Posts	Hi Gary, If you fancy a run out to Fareham I can sort your corrupt eeprom problem out Chris __________________ Now offering T4 services in the Fareham area Replacement keys programmed / supplied / cut Diesel 135 upgrade available IPK virginisation and T4 matching available Sorry, due to a big change in home circumstances, I am unable to do any large jobs at present, but can still offer evening time diagnostics.