Yes, the display will fit in the same area as the clip. The clip portion is
held in with like one screw. Remove the screw and the display goes right in
and is held in by the same screw.
brian cropp
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Steve Preston
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 7:20 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: RE: DML: Re: Overhead Consoles
So the display will fit into the consoles that only
came with the clip? Or do you have to install a
different console? (I understand about the wiring.)
Thanks!
Steve P.
--- Brian <hskr@cox.net> wrote:
>
> No, the wiring is not there. The only time the
> wiring will be there is if
> it came with the trip computer from the factory. I
> had the same set up as
> you on my '00. I installed the trip computer from
> my totaled '99 into it.
> I had to run all the wires from the trip computer to
> the correct spot under
> the dash, and then I took the temp sensor from my
> '99 and put it on my '00.
> Now everything works like factory.
>
> brian cropp
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On
> Behalf Of Peter A Athens
> Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 10:12 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: RE:DML: Re: Overhead Consoles
>
>
> Coming out of my own lurk mode, I have a related
> question about this: I have
> the factory installed overhead console in my 2000
> Dak, the one with all of
> the compartments including the garage door opener
> compartment which would be
> really sweet if I actually had a garage and a remote
> door opener, however I
> digress. The console, instead of having the display
> that indicates mileage
> and direction, came with some sort of clip that I
> don't even use. Based on
> your experiences would this configuration have all
> the required wiring and
> sensors already installed if I was to somehow manage
> to come up with the
> display part? And would anyone here know how I could
> get my hands on the
> display and how to install it?
>
> Pete
> 2000 CC SLT V6 Flame red/ light driftwood.
> Homemade air intake
> Planning on flowmaster muffler, dual exhaust
>
>
> Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2007 17:24:01 -0400
> From: "Mike Sykes" <mikesykes@cox.net>
> Subject: DML: Re: Overhead Consoles
>
> >>I am looking for an overhead factory console for
> my
> 2004 Dakota Quad Cab<<
>
> Here's what I've learned about this swap:
>
> now, bear in mind that 2004 trucks might be somewhat
> different since it was
> the last model year for the gen III.
>
> from what I've seen in boneyards and when I was
> writing service, if the
> truck didn't come from the factory with the OH
> console, the wiring isn't
> there nor are the sensors. The OH console with the
> trip computer relies on
> several sensors that aren't there unless the OH
> console group was ordered
> from the factory.
> Now, if you just want the overhead console with the
> sweet compartments but
> no incorrect fuel mileage or "give or take a few
> degrees" temperature, that
> one should swap right in =)
>
> ** returns to lurk mode **
>
> - -miggity
> 00' R/T CC... a mod or two or 9 =)
>
>
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