v70 dash clocks in an 850 t5

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Post 737571 by t5_jim on 2014-09-27 15:14:23

I fancy the idea of v70 phase one dash clocks in my `96 850 t5. Are these plug and play or is there a mountain of modifications needed? any help much appreciated.......Jim

Post 737572 by Ettienne on 2014-09-27 15:18:25

Yes just plug in and use them

Post 737591 by oblark on 2014-09-27 16:48:19

You need to remove the black box that plugs into the top of the clocks. Then just plug in the 850 plugs :) Here a photo when my 96 850 had std V70 clocks. Image

Post 737705 by AshDVS on 2014-09-27 23:46:09

It looks much neater. You lose your factory boost gauge, but I dare say that isnt a big issue for most people.

Post 737707 by The Flying Banana on 2014-09-28 00:38:03

what about the mileage...it s digital in the v70 but mechanical in 850......how does that work

Post 737714 by Ettienne on 2014-09-28 08:14:03

It works ok, the car retain how many miles are on it as it can be extracted from the car, but not sure on p1s if clock mileage is displayed.

Post 737715 by Ettienne on 2014-09-28 08:16:00

[QUOTE=AshDVS;737705]It looks much neater. You lose your factory boost gauge, but I dare say that isnt a big issue for most people.[/QUOTE] I used to plumb both my boost gauge in with a t-piece underneath, I hated a dead gauge.

Post 737730 by Biff on 2014-09-28 10:16:28

The digital clocks retain whatever milage is recorded on them, when I changed my clocks on my R it magically went from 130k to 98.. ;)

Post 737751 by t5_jim on 2014-09-28 12:45:01

[QUOTE=oblark;737591]You need to remove the black box that plugs into the top of the clocks. Then just plug in the 850 plugs :) Here a photo when my 96 850 had std V70 clocks. Image[/QUOTE] ok these were the answers i was looking for, they look much neater and as long as i dont lose any functions from the dash display i wont be too fussed about the boost gauge as i have aftermarket fitted.....thanks guys

Post 819254 by misha on 2019-11-15 22:11:14

I know it's an old thread....but i just did a conversion to s,v70 cluster to my '97 850 n/a(M.4.4 from the factory). All works as it should,it's plug & play like you said...BUT...SRS light is NOT coming on on a bulb check when key is in pos.II...and with 70 series cluster i 'm getting SRS code 127 for SRS warning light OC or SC to ground. I'm affraid that this SRS code could disable SRS system,so i put back the original cluster. For those who run 70 series cluster into 850... Do you have SRS light on bulb check with all other little lights? Also can this SRS code for warning lamp prevent SRS system from working? [ATTACH=CONFIG]32508[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]32507[/ATTACH]

Post 819257 by Dangerous Dave on 2019-11-16 09:57:16

I don't think a code like that would stop the system from working, after all it is just a code about the warning lamp. Also I'm guessing you checked the bulb?

Post 819258 by MoleT-5R on 2019-11-16 09:59:53

[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;819257]I don't think a code like that would stop the system from working, after all it is just a code about the warning lamp. Also I'm guessing you checked the bulb?[/QUOTE] or it is something completely coincidental to throw a spanner in the works

Post 819261 by misha on 2019-11-16 10:54:44

Yes...replaced the bulb....still doesn't work. Put back the old cluster...SRS light works normaly with bulb check,turns off when i start the car and no codes stored.

Post 819262 by kmb on 2019-11-16 11:22:17

Bulb holder or contacts would be my guess :)

Post 819264 by misha on 2019-11-16 11:25:04

Possible different pin-out on s,v70 cluster? Or somebody messed with the cluster trying to mask SRS light? However....i need to know for sure can this problem disable SRS system? What about others who run s,v70 cluster into 850? Do you have SRS light ON on bulb check?

Post 819286 by misha on 2019-11-17 23:52:10

It's pinout difference. The wiring on "B" connector for SRS light is different for 70 series cluster. Wiring diagrams printed...we'll see if we can make it work.

Post 819292 by Dangerous Dave on 2019-11-18 21:48:53

That was going to be my next idea, pinouts. Let us know how it goes :)

Post 819408 by misha on 2019-12-22 21:20:04

Solved!!! [attach=config]32517[/attach] [attach=config]32518[/attach] [attach=config]32519[/attach] In order to have properly working SRS warning light and no SRS 127 code stored in SRS system,you just need to add a wire from ignition switch(x-supply,yellow violet wire)to connector "B" on pin B5. B5 is spare in '96 & '97 850. That's all.

Post 819410 by Dangerous Dave on 2019-12-22 22:44:26

Great info! Glad you've got it working

Post 821148 by Mkengineering on 2021-03-22 02:52:00

I know this is a very old post. But I got my answer

Post 821149 by MoleT-5R on 2021-03-22 10:48:06

[QUOTE=Mkengineering;821148]I know this is a very old post. But I got my answer[/QUOTE] VPCUK is a hive of information, way better than any FB page could be for info like this, glad you found the answer you were looking for.

Post 821162 by Mkengineering on 2021-03-27 01:44:42

[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;821149]VPCUK is a hive of information, way better than any FB page could be for info like this, glad you found the answer you were looking for.[/QUOTE] Thanks. Yes if noticed that there are so many post on here which are still showing up as 'new post's but some of them are dated by to 2016! Haha I also would of expected the moderators would of removed old for sale ads dating back 5 years as they too are stil showing active. Either way I wanted too see if you could fit a c70 clocks into a 850 and it looks like we can. Not fussed about my srs light