Monaro cluster modding

[MarvinTPA]

SturdyHSV said:

MarvinTPA said:

As 1337 vending's site is mostly down, if anyone needs all versions ( 027,030,031 ) of VZClustermod and comdisable ( to stop the mouse interfering with the usb-com port ) + Python source code + CDM drivers for USB-COM port. I downloaded and kept it all. The zip file is onyl 11Mb so easily emaled.

I've never had any luck, not that I've tried in recent years. As mine is an 04 cv8, my last throw of the dice is version 027, every other version gives my 'no hearbeat'.... So after 7 years of ownership I still have a little sticker over the MPH light so it doesn't give me arc-eye at night.

If you're a dab hand with a solder sucker, or just very patient (I was the latter) you can just take the cluster apart and remove the LED. I also removed the buzzer as it's a loud annoying racket so no more beeps for me! (parking beeper is separate)

Thats' a good call, I do know my way around a solding iron. I will however give it one more throw of the dice by removing my cluster and making a direct connector. I just hope I've not thrown all of the hundreds of 0.1" floppy drive and hard drive ribbon cables there have been through my hands over the years.

[SturdyHSV]

The cluster is easy to take apart, the PITA is that the connector legs for the 3 screens are through hole jobbies, and you can't take the plastic cover off to reveal the LEDs / buzzer below without removing the screens...

So you have to solder suck / wick all of the little legs to then drop the screens out so that you can remove the plastic cover and get to the surface mount LEDs / buzzer.

It's not complicated work in any way, just time consuming. Avoid getting any of it too hot is about the only caution required, I'd basically done absolutely no soldering before and I replaced all of the LEDs in my cluster, AC unit and various buttons etc. over the course of 5 evenings after work.

[MarvinTPA]

Thanks for the info, much appreciated.

[mundicman]

Hi, peeps. I know this thread is pretty old but having problems. Not sure if its perhaps the cable or myself missing something.i connect to comport fine, but doesn't appear to be reading or connecting to the car.

[SturdyHSV]

I've not used the 'bench' mode so not sure what difference that would make, but some initial questions...

The cable plugged in to the car, is it wired up as per (presumably) an earlier link in the thread? Couple of pins on the OBD connector as I vaguely recall...

Is it the right sort of USB - 'serial' converter? As it's not a standard COM port (rs232), it's some other jobby (ALDL or TTL wasn't it?) that needs the right kind of USB converter.

Links / descriptions were all included earlier and you've probably been through them, but just thought it worth checking first.

Presumably the acc/ignition is on in the car?

[mundicman]

Hi Sturdy, yep its a ttl usb as recommended and wired as described with green and white to pin9 and black to 5. Ignition on. Tried bench and incar.

[SturdyHSV]

mundicman said:

Hi Sturdy, yep its a ttl usb as recommended and wired as described with green and white to pin9 and black to 5. Ignition on. Tried bench and incar.

Ah that's a nuisance then.

Perhaps it's the driver issue mentioned above I have a cable here somewhere, if I can dig it out I'll see if it still works on my laptop and if so see what driver version it is

[mundicman]

I did wonder if it was a driver issue as I'm on windows 10. I used this driver.-http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/CDM/CDM20830_Setup.exe

[mundicman]

Oh, and this USB.-https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6pin-FTDI-FT232RL-USB-to-Serial-adapter-module-TB-TTL-RS232-Cable-v-vi/274107373753?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[mundicman]

Think I've found the problem, the lead I purchased, although says red lead 5v, TTL is only 3.3v. Now banging my head trying to find one from uk at a sensible price.

[maccavvy]

has anyone got a link for beta 31 .. i can only find 30

i think the 31 is the later version with vauxhall on ive managed to reset my temp gauge but it wont recognise the vauxhall logo .

[MarvinTPA]

This is one zip file with 027 030beta and 031 plus drivers plus comdisable ( to stop the mouse going nuts )
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p1iQ4JPYcCuaC89Tt...

[Global-i]

I don't know if this will help you at all. But the last time I used this, which was a few years ago now, there was an OSE advanced scan tool, I believe it came from here.
Use these tools from this site at your own risk.
http://www.delcohacking.net/forums.

There was also a LS1GTO spreadsheet tool https://www.ls1gto.com/threads/program-your-own-cl...

Edited by Global-i on Wednesday 9th June 21:58

[Memphis monaro rains]

I'd love to have holden or hsv or peter brock racing on mine lol