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During the '80s and '90s, digital speedometers were briefly used but faced criticism due to their limitations compared to analog speedometers. With the exception of Renault and Citroen, nearly all automobile brands phased them out in the late '90s. However, in the 2000s, digital speedometers made a comeback and were used in hybrid vehicles. Additionally, the instrument cluster includes a trip computer, which records and displays factors like average speed, average distance traveled, and average fuel consumption.

Malfunctioning gauges in the instrument cluster can cause further problems, especially if the oil indicator or engine temperature readings are faulty. Erratic and inaccurate readings from the gauges usually indicate a fault in the instrument cluster. Fluttering needles and flickering LCD displays are also signs of a cluster issue. At Evolve Auto Parts, we have a wide selection of instrument clusters available for every car make and model.

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A car's instrument cluster houses the various displays and indicators that enable a driver to operate the vehicle. Among these are several gauges – often a speedometer, odometer, tachometer, oil pressure gauge, fuel gauge, etc. – as well as various indicators for system malfunctions and warnings. Instrument clusters provide drivers with a centralized and easily viewable location for displaying all critical system information.

Major subsystems include: Load drivers: Each physical (i.e. non-graphical) gauge is actuated by an individual stepper motor. Also, virtually all instrument clusters include LED backlighting. All of these devices require an appropriate load driver to operate properly. Often the instrument cluster MCU will have integrated stepper motor drivers; however, the LED backlight driver is implemented as a discrete IC.

Connectivity: Being the de facto standard for high integrity serial communications, an automobile’s Controller Area Network (CAN) bus forms the “backbone” of the vehicle network. CAN is meant for applications that have to communicate numerous but small pieces of data consistently among nodes, as well as self-diagnose and repair data errors. Likewise, LINs (Local Interconnect Network) handle network communication within a node. Inexpensive and relatively simple to implement, a LIN network uses a broadcast topology with a single master – typically an MCU – and up to 12 slave devices.

Processor: Automotive applications are inherently safety-critical, so the processor or microcontroller must offer a level of performance that is high enough to ensure reliable, real-time control. In addition to its ability to execute code rapidly, the microcontroller is also chosen for its application-specific integrated peripherals. Instrument cluster MCUs typically include an integrated CAN and/or LIN transceiver for communicating with various sensors located throughout the vehicle. As previously mentioned, the microcontroller may also feature stepper motor drivers for actuating various gauges.

If you are looking for a Used Instrument Cluster then look no further than Evolve Auto Parts. All Used Instrument Cluster are inspected before being sold. Anything mechanical, is tested for function. We inspect the parts visually for damage, cracks, leaks or other issues prior to add the items to our inventory system. Our inventory of Used Instrument Cluster is updated daily to insure fresh and up to date information for our customers.