[thebeephaha]

I think the new style gauges look awesome.

Is it possible? They look to be about the same size, just missing the engine temp gauge / outside temp LCD which really aren't that important IMO.

 

[neoshi]

Hmm.. shape looks the same, plugs are probably not. Want to be the guinea pig?

 

[thebeephaha]

If someone who has an 09/10 could pull the cluster and measure the dimensions and snap off some shots of the connectors it would be immensely helpful.

If the connectors are the same the pin outs likely are not, but that can be rearranged, but I would have to know the pin outs for both models to make it work.

 

[dpm]

Unlikely, as the '09 is CAN-BUS and many functions don't have individual signal or supply wires. Pretty sure the SG isn't like that...

 

[good dog]

Unlikely, as the '09 is CAN-BUS and many functions don't have individual signal or supply wires. Pretty sure the SG isn't like that...

I think you are going to be right on this one. The 09 Can-Bus will have functions that the previous generations didn't, but pretty sure the SG's went to a Can-Bus system in 07 as well, that would have different functions than the 09-10's. I wonder if the gauge sweep is a feature of the Can-Bus or a feature built into the Gauge pod assembly activated upon receiving power?

Previously there have been threads from Canadians who have bought US models wanting to convert there speedos and odometers from Miles over to Kilometers. My mechanic who is a Subaru tech, researched it and found it was a pretty costly affair for the pod assembly and the dash having to be removed to get at all the wiring. It's a similar approach that you'd be looking at, maybe try pricing a pod and go from there. I don't know about the states but if a speedo/odometer is changed you have to report it to the ministry of transportation because you are now zeroing the odometer reading and that would show up when you sell the car and is disclosed upon registration. That might not be an issue for a buyer of let's say a vintage or classic car that has been restored, but might be more of an issue on a newer vehicle.

 

[max6spd]

Yes 07-08 were CANBUS

 

[neoshi]

Sucks! So this should be marked as UNFEASIBLE due to costs.

 

[thebeephaha]

Bummer...

Someone would have to make a standard (analog?) output from the existing sensors in the car to go into a canbus controller to hook to the new gauge cluster.

Sounds like a lot of work, and as neoshi said, it is unfeasible due to the cost.

Now we know.

 

[Subie 2003]

I wanted to install this and cant because ours isnt CAN:icon_cry:

DashHawk

 

[funkymonkey1002]

I wanted to install this and cant because ours isnt CAN:icon_cry:

DashHawk

Same idea as a scangauge2? Should work on any obd2?