Which is the leader in digital instrument clusters?
Digital instrument clusters are complex automotive-grade systems that include LCD, cover lens, touch screen, back light and other electronics components. Visteon has expertise in all these technologies and is the industry leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of digital instrument clusters.
How are instrument clusters evolving over the years?
Clusters are evolving from analog meters and gauges to all-digital clusters that provide the information you need for a safe, convenient and stress-free drive.
What does a Visteon digital instrument cluster do?
In other words, the digital instrument cluster is a portal to the full electronics features of the modern automotive cockpit. Visteon’s digital clusters offer an intuitive user interface to present this information in an ergonomic and easy-to-consume manner, making your journey a relaxed and pleasant experience.
Which is the best digital cluster for cars?
Visteon’s digital clusters offer rich 2D/3D graphics with over-the-air software upgrade and support for a majority of the car manufacturer’s vehicle networks. Three of the five top global car manufacturers use Visteon’s all-digital cluster solutions in their vehicles, making Visteon the market share leader in the industry.
What’s the difference between 1985 and 1986 instrument clusters?
They have a different gauge appearance than those of other years. The 1985 instrument cluster is also unique to 85 only but has a gauge layout that looks verty similar to the 86-89 versions. Component wise the tach panel and the logic board from 85 versions are not interchangebale with 86 and later.
Where is the mileage stored in an instrument cluster?
Note* The vehicle mileage is NOT stored in the gauge cluster but rather the body control module on 90-96 cars. When swapping an instrument cluster it is as easy as plug and play, and your cars existing mileage will be displayed.
Are there different gauge clusters for different years?
There were many different versions of gauge clusters for each year and just looking at all the different information in a GM parts guide is enough to make ones head spin. The important differences are visual changes in the gauge displays for different years and if the car had cruise control or not.
Is the cruise control included in the gauge cluster?
The “brains” so to speak, of the cruise control are included in the gauge clusters of earlier cars. If you swap a cluster to your car from one that did not have cruise control, you will no longer have working cruise control.