Can You Drive Without Gauge Cluster?

campbmic · 10-26-2017, 04:52 PM

I have a 2009 370z Nismo that Im working on and currently has the main gauge cluster (behind the steering wheel) disconnected. This is my only vehicle and I need to make a 100 mile roundtrip. Can I drive the car without the gauge cluster installed or will I run into any problems?

I did a search and read reports that in a 350z the alternator will not operate if the gauge cluster is disconnected. I know this its not smart to drive without the gauge cluster but would like to know if its possible.

Thanks!

DeliriousClam · 10-26-2017, 05:00 PM

Why not just connect it..? Takes like 20-30 minutes...

campbmic · 10-26-2017, 06:35 PM

Its not in the car and is taken apart atm (cracked plastic screen)

DeliriousClam · 10-26-2017, 06:36 PM

just plug the board in...

SteveBad · 12-06-2017, 10:29 PM

I know this is an old thread, but just for info sake:

I had the gauge cluster out while car was outside. It started to rain, so I started the car and drove it the few feet into the garage, with the cluster still disconnected. In the garage, tried to shut off the car, NO GOOD ! The car wouldn't shut off without the cluster plugged in.

Finished what I was doing, put it all back together, all OK.

scope22 · 12-07-2017, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveBad

I know this is an old thread, but just for info sake:

I had the gauge cluster out while car was outside. It started to rain, so I started the car and drove it the few feet into the garage, with the cluster still disconnected. In the garage, tried to shut off the car, NO GOOD ! The car wouldn't shut off without the cluster plugged in.

Finished what I was doing, put it all back together, all OK.

must be automatic...with manual you could do it

10-26-2017, 04:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
campbmic Base Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 10 Drives: 2009 370z Nismo Rep Power: 9	Can You Drive Without Gauge Cluster? I have a 2009 370z Nismo that Im working on and currently has the main gauge cluster (behind the steering wheel) disconnected. This is my only vehicle and I need to make a 100 mile roundtrip. Can I drive the car without the gauge cluster installed or will I run into any problems? I did a search and read reports that in a 350z the alternator will not operate if the gauge cluster is disconnected. I know this its not smart to drive without the gauge cluster but would like to know if its possible. Thanks!

10-26-2017, 05:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
DeliriousClam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: NJ Age: 32 Posts: 3,758 Drives: 12 Base Sport Rep Power: 54274	Why not just connect it..? Takes like 20-30 minutes... __________________ Stillen, AAM, Shine Auto, Fujimora, Swift, EVO-R, Carbon Fiber Element, Nitrous Outlet MECP Advanced: CEA26671 Most of what I post here are artistic works of fiction and falsehood. Only a fool would take anything I post here as fact.

10-26-2017, 06:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
DeliriousClam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: NJ Age: 32 Posts: 3,758 Drives: 12 Base Sport Rep Power: 54274	just plug the board in... __________________ Stillen, AAM, Shine Auto, Fujimora, Swift, EVO-R, Carbon Fiber Element, Nitrous Outlet MECP Advanced: CEA26671 Most of what I post here are artistic works of fiction and falsehood. Only a fool would take anything I post here as fact.

12-06-2017, 10:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
SteveBad Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lake Martin, Alabama Posts: 138 Drives: 2013 370Z 6 speed Rep Power: 250	I know this is an old thread, but just for info sake: I had the gauge cluster out while car was outside. It started to rain, so I started the car and drove it the few feet into the garage, with the cluster still disconnected. In the garage, tried to shut off the car, NO GOOD ! The car wouldn't shut off without the cluster plugged in. Finished what I was doing, put it all back together, all OK. __________________ "Take the cannollis..."

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10-26-2017, 06:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
campbmic Base Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 10 Drives: 2009 370z Nismo Rep Power: 9	Its not in the car and is taken apart atm (cracked plastic screen)