rich_e777 Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 I found that pic in google images after searching "small electrical connector". Looking around on ebay there is one with a pigtail for about $100, all the rest are just the clusters by themselves. I may get that one and have one as a back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted November 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 That stuff costs pennies at the junkyard. Hell, sometimes it is free, if they cant figure out how to price it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imp558 Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 Post a picture of it, I may have something on an old harness that would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_e777 Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) Sorry for the out of focus pic, the J7 camera likes to hunt around for a good focus for awhile before deciding on the wrong one. Its a 32 pin connection here. I saw a flat 16 pin ribbon for sale somewhere the other day and I thought if the connector fir the pins to get two of those and splice a analog female end from a donor cluster on the other side and bada-bing UB3 adapter. At least in theory. I also saw this smaller 6 pin connection on the back of the cluster, whats this for? Edited November 19, 2016 by rich_e777 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imp558 Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 okay I'm not going to be back over there until Monday but I'll look and see if I have that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted November 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) Is that a digi ub3 cluster? I cannot recal a 6 pin connector on mine. I know for sure Im not using it. Edited November 19, 2016 by 94 olds vert rich_e777 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Escobar Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 My UB3 has it too, but mine is a 5 pin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 I can almost guarantee that connector is used for programming the odometer PROM. the proximity of it is too convenient. 94 olds vert and rich_e777 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imp558 Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 I probably have that series plug but the keyed parts on top might be in different locations, when that happens to me I just grind them off and use the plug, it's not like you're going to accidentally plug it into something else that's 6" away from the IPC where it reaches. rich_e777 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_e777 Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 Yes certainly the UB3, I have to check every time I see it. The base digi cluster is nearly identical to this one without power. I remember the odometer discussion awhile back, didn't you or someone else mention that software is extinct now and cannot be found? And That's why Nas is building up actual miles to match his cluster odometer? Hey Imp if you have something close that would be awesome. I did find this after several hours of missing time, the white piece in the 2nd and 3rd pic looks like it may fit.https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-volkswagen-audi-parts/32-pin-connector-housing-gray/1j0972977g/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imp558 Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 I should have a couple that are off of instrument clusters but not for that particular one so the little notches on top need to be filed down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_e777 Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 That's no problem, I have some that I use on metal. I`ll be happy to paypal you to try them out before trying that VW piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 I remember the odometer discussion awhile back, didn't you or someone else mention that software is extinct now and cannot be found? And That's why Nas is building up actual miles to match his cluster odometer? if any of the software/hardware is still out there that isn't in the hands of a legit electronic shop, I can't find it after hours of looking. I've found some sketchy sources, but I can't really recommend anyone trying that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_e777 Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 I`m not much worried about carrying over the mileage to the ub3, I can make a note and just do the math when needed or I think I remember the discussion saying you can flash it back to 0 which I`d probably do. But you need that sketchy software right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_e777 Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Bumping for quick reference. Finally got both sides of a base digi cluster connector and still have the UB3 I bought years ago. Time to start this. Anything else I need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted March 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 You have the internal connector part from inside of a 1994 CS cluster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_e777 Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 I need a separate one of those too? It doesnt go 1.Factory harness into 2. donor internal cluster connector 3. donor pigtail 4. into UB3? With the modified donor male/female combo acting as the adapter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Escobar Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Donor pigtail into UB3 with the right pins, pigtail spliced into male adapter, male adapter to stock harness. Analog Olds UB3 cluster preferred so you don't have to Dremel the tabs. rich_e777 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted March 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Go to the first page of this thread. That black part I have in my hand with all the wires is the internal connector for a 94 CS cluster. Nas Escobar and rich_e777 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_e777 Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Ok I see, sleep helps sometimes. Any idea if the later models with revised dash got the same connector? IIRC the CS is the only W with this connector. I know the 1st gen GP is different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted March 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 I'm not sure if a 95 CS is the same or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galaxie500XL Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 I'd doubt it. The '95 has a redesigned interior, and no optional instrument cluster. rich_e777 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_e777 Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 I have the same liberated cluster connector from in your 2nd page pics Nate. The base digi is the same as the analog 94 cluster as far as that connector is concerned. I need to find some of those clips you soldered on the backend though and draw up a diagram from the info and I`ll get to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted March 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 That will work! Those clips are from inside of a connector the end that is under the dash. They fit over the the ends of the piece you have in your hand, and I soldered them in place. That method has held up well almost 6 years later. It still works. rich_e777 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_e777 Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 Hey Nate, by any chance do you still have an old diagram pic of the pinouts for the UB3? I forgot to save them. All the info is here but I'm a visual sort of guy and just trying to save some time. If not thats ok, i can draw some up and post them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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