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Question Golf MK4 Instrument Cluster for Sim Racing

Discussion in 'DIY peripherals' started by K120_Enthusiast, Feb 6, 2024.

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    Hello, I might be getting a Golf MK4's instrument cluster in the near future and would like to use it for sim racing, the cluster is half FIS it would be nice if I could use the display but it's not that important only the gauges matter to me. Does anyone know of someone who already did this, or where I could get pinouts for the connectors on the back. Also, I know that you can't control the speed and RPM gauges over CAN (for the temp and fuel gauges I'm not so sure), they probably use a pulsed communication, but I don't know the specifics of the communication or on what pin.

    If anyone has any info it would be greatly appreciated.
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    Thanks for the link it will be useful for the software side of things, unfortunately he is using a CAN controlled cluster and not a pulse controlled one. I'm gonna try a VW oriented forum and ask there what's the pinout for the cluster's connectors.
    K120_Enthusiast, Feb 7, 2024
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