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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: pbaronmk1cab on 20 February 2007, 13:34

Title: Fitting a Astra digital dash into mk2 golf question
Post by: pbaronmk1cab on 20 February 2007, 13:34

If i decided to give this a try apart from having to match up the wires etc am i right in saying i would need to fit the electronic speed sensor from a mk3 into my mk2 box(which im told fits in just like the cable does) or will that not mate up with the astra dash clocks ?? 

Title: Re: Fitting a Astra digital dash into mk2 golf question
Post by: Bluefox on 22 February 2007, 09:34

The Mk2 Astra digi dash uses a magnetic pickup that bolts onto the standard gearbox drive, in order for it to work in a VW this part - or at least something similar - would need to be retro fitted to the VW gearbox.
As for the other stuff, I'm really not sure. Bear in mind however that the digi dash has a oil pressure guage which would require some kind of aftermarket (or Vauxhall OE) sensor as the Mk2 only had a oil tempreature sensor.
I might be able to find you the part number for the Vauxhall speed sensor, and as it happens I've got a Astra GTE digi dash for sale with 80k on the clock... PM me for the part number or enquiries on the clocks :laugh:

Title: Re: Fitting a Astra digital dash into mk2 golf question
Post by: Godzilla on 22 February 2007, 09:56

I have fitted loads of digi's into all kinds of cars, Escort RS Turbo, 1.9 GTI 205 and loads of Vauxhalls! Give me a PM mate and i will give you on line advice via e.mail  :smiley:

Title: Re: Fitting a Astra digital dash into mk2 golf question
Post by: pbaronmk1cab on 22 February 2007, 18:23

cheers for the replies  :wink:

bluefox - thanks for the offer of the clocks mate but ive already got the clocks,wiring and transducer matey but any information you may have would be apreciated

16vgtipaul - pmd mate

Title: Re: Fitting a Astra digital dash into mk2 golf question
Post by: pbaronmk1cab on 26 February 2007, 11:32

ok, got the clocks, wiring and transducer..  Question is has anyone any idea how to retro fit this to my cable type gearbox.. havent seen how the vauxhall one fits...

also

Matched most wires up and the dash has a left and right indicator wires..Am i right in thinkin i can get these from the indicator stalk ??  or does the wire from the indicator relay to the clusters fit to this wire

Title: Re: Fitting a Astra digital dash into mk2 golf question
Post by: Godzilla on 27 February 2007, 22:00

Just seen your PM mate....sorry for late reply  :wink:

Where abouts are you? If nearby i could come over and fit it for you  :smiley: