Cluster lights

[Mafia Mustang]

Hey guys I just bought a late model 06 mustang and it doesn't have the switch to chang the cluster lights in it. Im assuming the harness is the same but does anyone know if the cluster changed or will I be able to install the switch in this car and have it change color.


Thanks Johnny

 

[stanmckinney]

You don't have the interior upgrade package. I know most 2005s had the wiring and you could install the new cluster AND switch. That may not be true of the 2006s. I think Ford at some point eliminated the wiring needed. At any rate, you need a switch AND cluster.

 

[bigcat]

YOU CAN NOT ADD THE MYCOLOR TO AN 06!!

the wiring harness does not contain the necessary wiring to plug in the cluster and switch. ford stopped using the harness for all cars mid year 2005. you would have to get an entire harness for a car with mycolor, then get the cluster and switch, then program the car for the new cluster. (may be other things as well, but these are the biggies.)

 

[shooterm1]

YOU CAN NOT ADD THE MYCOLOR TO AN 06!!

the wiring harness does not contain the necessary wiring to plug in the cluster and switch. ford stopped using the harness for all cars mid year 2005. you would have to get an entire harness for a car with mycolor, then get the cluster and switch, then program the car for the new cluster. (may be other things as well, but these are the biggies.)

MY 2005 has the proper harness, but there are a host of other issues related to this mod ... not least of which is that the instrument cluster needs to be prep`d for your VIN

its not just a matter of swapping out the units

 

[bigcat]

here is a post from the Technical Writeup thread in GT Tech. should explain a little on what is required.

My Color Retrofit Instructions - 07-08-06, 07:54 AM

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A lot of us bought the deluxe model mustangs that come with the 4 gauge package. If you want to upgrade to the 6 gauge cluster with the my color feature here's the information...

First, pop the blank out of the dash over your radio to the left of the traction control switches and power outlet. Behind that blank should be a section of wiring harness that plugs into the blank even though there are no switches on the blank. If you don't have the harness and plug there forget it. You can't do the upgrade. I've heard that cars without traction control do not have the plug. I also heard that the newer your is the less chance you have of the plug being there because Ford stopped producing cars with the extra wiring at some point. If you have the plug in there you're in good shape.

You'll need to go to the Ford parts department and order the new cluster and the switch assy. You must have your vin# and current mileage so they can call the cluster center and order your new cluster. The cluster center will install your mileage into the new cluster before shipping it. The mileage will be a little off if you drive the car for the few days it takes to get the cluster shipped. You will then have to go to the dealer where they have to retrieve the information from your old cluster before it's removed using Ford's WDS computer. The new cluster takes just a few minutes to install, then the Ford tech will load the info into the new cluster. Don't attempt to install the new cluster before the tech retrieves the info out of it.

The my color 6 gauge clusters are specific to GT or V-6 cars. They are not interchangeable. The switch assy part # is 4R3Z*10D889*AAA It lists for about $47.62. The actual cluster will have a different part# depending on which car you own. The cluster will cost anywhere from $250-$350 depending on yor dealer's pricing. Save the old cluster because the cluster center will need it as a core return.

I did my changeover today and all went well.

 

[stanmckinney]

Yes, but I changed mine and it is not that big of deal. It's one of the best mods you can do, in my opinion.