is it worth the hastle???

[mick 1986]

im after changing the standard boring display on the dash, that displays the time and date to the one that shows MPG and projected range,
but my question is this,
is it really worth the time, money and effort for the computer????
i really liked having the projected range in my vec B, i just dont want to spend loads of money to get it, i could justify around £80 all in to get it done. how much has it cost people to change it and get it tech2d???

[danBoy]

You need to change your dash harness to a higher spec one so you have the right plug

[mhvcbv]

You need to change your dash harness to a higher spec one so you have the right plug

No you dont
all you need to do is just change the plug

[John LE]

It's quite smart and makes the car lot alot more classy

[mick 1986]

thanks for the poll results and replys so far.
what about changing it for a CID????? how much should i be looking at paying for that?? if i can get the CID and radio from the same car, would i need a tech2 session to get it to work??? and would i need the wiper stalk aswell???
cheers, mick.

[andy.l]

all the display unit plugs are the same ones,theres no others that are
different but it just may need few extra wires added to the plug but im sure
that if you just fit the new display then it shud work after tech2 to
configure all settings.

[mhvcbv]

all the display unit plugs are the same ones,theres no others that are
different but it just may need few extra wires added to the plug but im sure
that if you just fit the new display then it shud work after tech2 to
configure all settings.

the tid plugs are differant

[mick 1986]

how can i tell the difference between CID/GID without turning the ignition on?? im off to a local scrapyard tomorrow and would like the CID but the GID will do. how do i take the wiper stalk off??

[mhvcbv]

how can i tell the difference between CID/GID without turning the ignition on?? im off to a local scrapyard tomorrow and would like the CID but the GID will do. how do i take the wiper stalk off??

the cid will only work with the correct head unit and its paired to the radio.
the stalk just pulls out
be firm and pull

[mick 1986]

the cid will only work with the correct head unit and its paired to the radio.
the stalk just pulls out
be firm and pull

yeah, thats why i was planning on taking the display and radio. if i can get both and fit both together, it wont need tech2 will it???