XK8 / XKR ( X100 ) 1996 - 2006

Changing gauge cluster MPH -> KM/H

Old Jun 12, 2015 | 02:04 PM
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Default Changing gauge cluster MPH -> KM/H

...I've searched the forum, greed-bay, and online databases...had no luck. Everything I find is MPH.

Anyone have any ideas where can I get my hands on a gauge cluster based in KM?
 
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Old Jun 12, 2015 | 02:16 PM
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You can change the fuel and trip functions to KM by using the button above and right of the steering wheel.
Does that help?
You can see it here just left of the three centre gauges.

 
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Old Jun 12, 2015 | 02:28 PM
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Not quite - I want the speedometer in KM, rather than MPH. I can't even seem to locate a part number...
 
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Old Jun 12, 2015 | 02:54 PM
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I've considered swapping mine out too. This is the only website I could find that sold the faces: Tachoscheibe Tachofolie Tacho Folie Scheibe Meilen Km/h Tachoscheibe Jaguar XK8 - XKR bis Bj.05 XK100 XJ - XJR bis BJ.02 X308 MPH zu KMH, 94,99 €

for now I use an app on my phone and/or do the math
 
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Old Jun 12, 2015 | 02:57 PM
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Here's the part number, but take care there are a lot of functions controlled through the pack.

 
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Old Jun 12, 2015 | 03:02 PM
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You only need to change the dials, not the whole Instrument Cluster. Try Lockwood International:

Jaguar XKR KMH to MPH Speedo meter clocks. Dials

They can also supply replacement dials in KMH.

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Old Jun 12, 2015 | 03:50 PM
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Try ebay.de. This guy is breaking an XK8:-

http://m.ebay.de/itm/301659434308
 
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Old Jun 12, 2015 | 05:34 PM
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You can also look up breakers in Europe, if you are not confident enough to change the face of the speedo. There are thousands of XK8s out there in pieces......Good Luck....Mike
 
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Old Jun 13, 2015 | 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Fulton

for now I use an app on my phone and/or do the math
Does your speedo not have the green inner ring of numbers in km/hr?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by bakntyme
Does your speedo not have the green inner ring of numbers in km/hr?
Yes it does, but I can't read them without my reading glasses, and with those on I can't see the road. Math is safer.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2015 | 07:18 AM
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Hi
The main issue when changing dash board Speedo is gettingthe correct version for your car
As they are VIN dependent.
Plus they would needto be installed via Jaguars WDS / Mongoose dealer software. Or you could just change over the printed filmby lifting it off as long it’s the correct version with regards to the warning lampsposition.
Its takes a little bit of time bit it is doable
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Old Jun 15, 2015 | 09:01 AM
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Another option would be to buy one of those gauges that plug into the OBD port and can show you speed, water temperature etc. There are even HUD versions that project onto the windscreen.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2015 | 09:09 AM
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All good suggestions guys - thanks!

Here's where I am at:

-(I currently just add 50% to my speed mentally)
-A wireless OBDII scanner displays the speed for me on the phone on longer trips
-LNC4300FB - every place I search is sold out, or doesn't have one. The hunt continues.
-The dial fascias are promising...I'm confident I can make it work if I can find the right one....that's proving tricky.
 
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