OK, I know if I were smart enough and had a service manual I wouldn't need the help but I'm smart enough to know when I need help. I am switching my Skylark dash to aftermarket instruments (I know,I know some of you will object) and I need to identify which original wire went where. The car had idiot lights not gauges so the wiring harnesses I need to ID are to the fuel gauge/idiot light pod and the speedo/turn signals/high beam pod. Does anybody have quick access to the manual that can ID which original wire comes from what source? This would really make the task easier. Thanks for the help.(I figure I will get lectured about changing the gauges but it won't be the first nor last lecture in my life).
Not sure what you are trying to do. Why would you need to touch the wires behind the cluster to put in aftermarket gauges? Why not leave the idiot lights in place, and put the gauges in a separate panel under the dash? Wire them separately, less chance of fouling up 30+ year old wiring. Besides, the wire connectors plug into the back of the clusters through circuit boards. It would be hard to separate the wire functions. I'll try and post a diagram to help. Just my .02
Larry, Thanks for the wiring diagram! This is the source of info I need including the wiring schematic for the "cluster connectors". That info will just minimize the time I would have to spend otherwise with my voltmeter in a cold garage (wished I lived in FL) tracing down which wire goes to the fuel tank vs which wire is the left turn signal. I know most owners of these cars don't prefer my approach but since I have to spend the money to fix the instruments in the car I have decided to spend that money with what I consider an upgrade. I just won't qualify for the concours judging. I certainly don't take any offense to the .02 you offered earlier! Thanks again for the help. Dean Papageorge (silver 455)
