Instrument Cluster Replacement

[Phen0mable]

this is my cluster
http://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/ford_focus_mk2_diesel_instrument_cluster_f_1483717.htm

and I want to replace it with this one.
http://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/ford_focus_mk3_instrument_cluster_assy_f_1673172_c_553.htm


Can you tell me a little bit about the process and any problems you may had after replacement ??

[Jager King]

As long as the new cluster is from a diesel I see no problems, as petrol differs. You will need certain programs and access to pats security codes. Also a minimum of two working keys as these will need reprogrammed and paired to new cluster.

[Phen0mable]

My Focus is diesel :-) and I got two keys. One I use on daily basis and one with no battery in :-)
I'm going to be looking for someone to do it for me.

Are you in UK. Can you do it for me ?

[Jager King]

Yes I'm in the UK and I'd charge more than £50, even at £75, that's a great deal! Most ford places won't touch them and if you do manage to get them too, they'll charge £££.

[Phen0mable]

My local ford says they would charge me £74,32 for one hour job plus I would need to supply SAME IC. as they wouldn't discuss compatibility of other clusters.
as I said it doesn't have to different speedo. I can get same as mine. The reason why I wanted to have a go with that updated one is that I think they fixed some problems on it

[Jager King]

I'd just take the updated one to them, as any other will still need reprogrammed anyway.

[Phen0mable]

I got exact same speedo for 30 and got a guy that will do if for me tonight. Ford wanted me to pay 79 plus VAT so close to 100 quit so I refused it.