Quantum Turbo Diesel instrument cluster wiring diagram

JackT

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Apr 17, 2002, 10:17:34 PM4/17/02

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Anybody know where I can get info on the color coding on the wires that
connect to the instrument cluster plugs. I'm trying to install a
Quantum TD cluster in my Jetta that I've just put a Quantum TD engine
into. The Jetta cluster doesn't have the tach and the Quantum cluster
does. I know, I can buy a Bentley manual for $90.00 but I'd rather not.
Thanks for any help you can provide.

Timothy Reed

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Apr 17, 2002, 10:52:27 PM4/17/02

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The Chilton manual ($16) will (should) have the wiring diagrams in it.

-Tim

And all that the Lorax left here in this mess
was a small pile of rocks, with the one word...
"UNLESS."

Rex Johnston

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Apr 17, 2002, 11:44:08 PM4/17/02

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If you have an A2 jetta, I have a TD cluster for it I'll sell ya.. :)

rex

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Roger Brown

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Apr 18, 2002, 12:46:39 AM4/18/02

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The tach wire is probably there already:

http://4crawler.cruiserpages.com/Diesel/CheapTricks/Tachometer/index.shtml#OEMInstall

Kevin Collins

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Apr 18, 2002, 2:05:56 AM4/18/02

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Timothy Reed wrote:

> The Chilton manual ($16) will (should) have the wiring diagrams in it.

Chiltons are only good for use as wheel chocks.

Don't screw around, get the Bentley.

--
Kevin Collins
Huntington Beach, CA
'86.5 16V 2.0
'00 Passat GLS 1.8T

Timothy Reed

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Apr 18, 2002, 11:26:48 AM4/18/02

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On Thu, 18 Apr 2002, Kevin Collins wrote:

> Chiltons are only good for use as wheel chocks.

You're telling me that they can't even get the wiring diagram right?

Racer X

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Apr 18, 2002, 11:36:21 AM4/18/02

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JackT <jat...@attbi.com> wrote in message news:<3CBE2CB1...@attbi.com>...

You can usually find a Bentley manual that you can read at the
library. Most larger towns and cities have libraries that keep a copy
of the various Bentley manuals. If your local library doesn't have it,
they might be able to get it on exchange from the main branch, or they
could tell you where in your area you might find a copy for reference.

Good luck with that Jetta.

Racer X

1984 VW Jetta Diesel GT
1992 Mazda Miata
1983 VW Rabbit GTI (ITB racer)
1988 Mazda RX-7 (Soon to be ITS racer)
1994 Caravan (need a VW Caddy so I can dump this POS)
1992 GMC Topkick (portable garage for racecar[s])

JackT

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Apr 18, 2002, 12:34:23 PM4/18/02

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Thanks to all who have responded. I have a Bentley for my Jetta and it
looks like the Quantum wiring is the same as the '85 - '88 Jetta. I
also
have a Chilton manual and yes, it's nearly useless.

Matt B.

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Apr 19, 2002, 1:14:27 AM4/19/02

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"JackT" <jat...@attbi.com> wrote in message

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>Thanks to all who have responded. I have a Bentley for my Jetta and it
looks like the Quantum wiring is the same as the '85 - '88 Jetta.

Could be. I haven't been in a Quantum but I saw a pic once of the
instrument cluster in one and it looked suspiciously identical to the ones
in early A2s.

-Matt

Ingo Braune

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Apr 19, 2002, 11:38:59 AM4/19/02

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One more thing:

if the old cluster had an upshift light and/or dynamic oil pressure
sensing, the alt has a terminal W and the wire to the cluster is already
there

Ingo