Instrument Cluster
The instrument cluster shows speed, revs, warnings and information to the driver.
What is Instrument Cluster?
Many are fully digital screens. It receives data over the vehicle network. It often stores mileage. Replacing a cluster often requires transferring mileage and coding through a diagnostic tool. Faded or failed pixels and backlights are common on some older digital clusters.
How it works
It displays information sent by other control units.
Why it matters for your car
Several lights at once may point to a network issue rather than many faults. Mileage manipulation is illegal.
Other terms
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- Air-fuel Ratio
- Breakaway Cable
- Cylinder Head
- Diode
- DPF Differential Pressure Sensor
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
- Expansion Valve (Orifice Tube)
- Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA)
- Kilowatt (kW)
- Manufacturer Plate (Type Plate)
- Off-Road Vehicle (4×4)
- Patina
- Platform Sharing
- Public Charging Tariffs
- Returnless Fuel System
- Shift Interlock
- Shooting Brake
- Timing Marks
- Wheel Trims (Hubcaps)