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Starting Car Without Instrument Cluster Okay ?

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Old 02-23-2013, 08:36 PM
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I had to send my instrument cluster out for LED work, but I want to start up my engine to test out some fuel and oil pressure gauges I have installed in recent weeks. I just want to make sure that I can start the car up and run the engine without the cluster installed (no radio, HVAC, defrost, or cruise controls either). I have the start button that I can re-connect to fire up the engine, just no instrument cluster. I am guessing that everything will be okay but I just wanted to double check in case anyone knew of something that I'm missing. I guess I could clear any CEL's that may be tripped with my scangauge, so that shouldn't be an issue. I won't be driving the car so I don't need to worry about the speedometer or tachometer, I just want to run the engine and check for any fuel or oil leaks for the most part while verifying pressure readings. Thanks for reading and any replies on this.
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You can start it, run it, drive it even. Just won't have any monitors of what's going on. I had a buddy drive 30 miles to get his S painted that did this as his was also out for LED work.
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Originally Posted by jordanksartell
You can start it, run it, drive it even. Just won't have any monitors of what's going on. I had a buddy drive 30 miles to get his S painted that did this as his was also out for LED work.
Thanks buddy !, that sounds good, I will plan to fire it up this weekend then. Jordan is the LED guy when it comes to instrument clusters and other parts.
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