Cluster Eeprom

[2328david]

This is just purely for my own curiosity, what program do you need to be able to read the EEPROM dump from ya cluster, or is there another way to read the info contained in the HEX?

[Mirez]

What are you trying to do with it? Vag-tacho and a hex editor are what you need, take a read here:

 

http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.php?showtopic=20063&st=30

[2328david]

I've done the usual with it, i.e distance to empty, illuminated needles, etc, etc, was just wondering what if anything else can be done and what info the HEX actually stores,got most of the info regarding the clock upgrades and the soft coding formula to activate/de-activate certtain features like seat belt warning, 'cos I had to code out the oil temprature gauge which isn't fitted yet! From what I've seen using XVI32 the hex dump from the cluster contains the cars VIN number, so out of curiosity was wondering what else is in there and what it does?

[Mirez]

I've done the usual with it, i.e distance to empty, illuminated needles, etc, etc, was just wondering what if anything else can be done and what info the HEX actually stores,got most of the info regarding the clock upgrades and the soft coding formula to activate/de-activate certtain features like seat belt warning, 'cos I had to code out the oil temprature gauge which isn't fitted yet! From what I've seen using XVI32 the hex dump from the cluster contains the cars VIN number, so out of curiosity was wondering what else is in there and what it does?

 

Ahhh join the club, what did you have to code for the oil temperature gauge? It should just work with the right sender...

There isn't that much else in the eeprom of use, VIN is only stored in VW/Seat versions but only because the cluster is also the immobilisers on those so the key transponder codes are also in there. Mileage and other variable data for the MFD's in there and finally gauge configuration, ie where to point at what reading and thats about it.

[2328david]

Ahh Well won't bother with trying to de-code the rest then! really just wondering what else could have been moded, had to code out the oil temp gauge 'cos at the mo I can't be arsed to change the sump! :rolleyes: That and I haven't checked yet to see if the oil temp sender is there(if it is then I'll run the wiring in) as I haven't had to go under the car for anything yet,but whilst looking in work on ETIS Ford reckon there is an oil temp sender already there, just need to check I was looking at the diesal and not the V6 a job for tommorrow me thinks!, and the sumps with the sender unit seem to be over priced, as I work for uncle henry(FORD that is not a dealer)might be cheaper to get a new one(posh git ini)LOL, Thanks for the info though. Oh by the way if any body is interested and your not to far away I have a FORD VCM(Dealer diagnostic) at my disposal for diagnostics

[Mirez]

Ahh Well won't bother with trying to de-code the rest then! really just wondering what else could have been moded, had to code out the oil temp gauge 'cos at the mo I can't be arsed to change the sump! :rolleyes: That and I haven't checked yet to see if the oil temp sender is there(if it is then I'll run the wiring in) as I haven't had to go under the car for anything yet,but whilst looking in work on ETIS Ford reckon there is an oil temp sender already there, just need to check I was looking at the diesal and not the V6 a job for tommorrow me thinks!, and the sumps with the sender unit seem to be over priced, as I work for uncle henry(FORD that is not a dealer)might be cheaper to get a new one(posh git ini)LOL, Thanks for the info though. Oh by the way if any body is interested and your not to far away I have a FORD VCM(Dealer diagnostic) at my disposal for diagnostics

 

Hummmm, if the senders in place then it'll be wired and since it only go's to the cluster then it should have just worked so I would suggest its unlikely you have the sensor. On the plus the sump is a doddle to change on these :D

Where abouts in the SW are you?

[2328david]

Ahh Well won't bother with trying to de-code the rest then! really just wondering what else could have been moded, had to code out the oil temp gauge 'cos at the mo I can't be arsed to change the sump! :rolleyes: That and I haven't checked yet to see if the oil temp sender is there(if it is then I'll run the wiring in) as I haven't had to go under the car for anything yet,but whilst looking in work on ETIS Ford reckon there is an oil temp sender already there, just need to check I was looking at the diesal and not the V6 a job for tommorrow me thinks!, and the sumps with the sender unit seem to be over priced, as I work for uncle henry(FORD that is not a dealer)might be cheaper to get a new one(posh git ini)LOL, Thanks for the info though. Oh by the way if any body is interested and your not to far away I have a FORD VCM(Dealer diagnostic) at my disposal for diagnostics

 

Hummmm, if the senders in place then it'll be wired and since it only go's to the cluster then it should have just worked so I would suggest its unlikely you have the sensor. On the plus the sump is a doddle to change on these :D

Where abouts in the SW are you?

[2328david]

Hi Mirez,

In south Wales, just outside Cardiff mate,

It'll probabaly be next week now before I go looking for the sender, but car due for service so may ask then when they got it up on the ramps if I can have a quick look and poke around :rolleyes:

Edited April 5, 2011 by 2328david