Seemingly random question...

"Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street." (demon-xanth) 01/16/2019 at 20:16 • Filed to: None

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Can a 2004 Sebring be driven without an instrument cluster without issue?

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 01/16/2019 at 20:26

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If I'm not mistaken I did back mine out of my parking spot at my apartment complex to turn it around without a dash installed. 

For Sweden > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 01/16/2019 at 20:26

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CRider > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 01/16/2019 at 20:28

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Just because a 2004 Sebring can be driven doesn’t mean that it should be driven.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 01/16/2019 at 20:29

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I’d suggest taking a look at a wiring diagram. If its not really outputting anything important, I cant see why not. Most of the instrument cluster should just be receiving inputs, especially on a 2004 car. I’d wonder if you might have issues with the lights or turn signals. But assuming the car starts, it should be fine. 

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 01/16/2019 at 20:31

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Yes.

‘04 Sebrings are still CCD bus system and there’s no critical paths in the IPC. RKE may not function though.

edit: and no, you don’t want to know how I know that shit off the top of my head. Please remember to use at least 50 gallons of bleach after burning. Or coming into contact with it.

HammerheadFistpunch > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 01/16/2019 at 20:32

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i read it as “Can a 2004 Sebring be driven without an instrument cluster issue?”

jimz > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 01/16/2019 at 20:34

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I don’t think so.  a 2004 would still be using a single-wire SAE J1850 bus, and a fault like that could prevent the vehicle from starting.

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > CRider 01/16/2019 at 20:34

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How else are you getting it to the junkyard? Nobody wants one of those things leaking on their tow truck.

Chariotoflove > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 01/16/2019 at 20:35

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Asking for a friend?

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > HammerheadFistpunch 01/16/2019 at 20:39

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The EL backlighting is flakey and we're going to send it off for a repair. So the answer to your question is currently "no".

CRider > Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks 01/16/2019 at 20:43

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Put it in an enclosed trailer so people don’t have to look at it and put an oil pan underneath. 

jimz > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 01/16/2019 at 20:49

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and for god’s sakes, please stop asking questions like this. my dad bought a 1973 Mercury Cougar convertible, brand new. By 1977 it had multiple holes in the body due to rust.  I was like a few years old when I became obsessed with that car. I was fortunate to be able to drive it. but we had to sign it off last year. 

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 01/16/2019 at 20:51

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I don’t see why not? Use an app like Torque for speed, etc until the cluster gets back?

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > CRider 01/17/2019 at 07:24

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Drive it hard, put it away wet.

Rinse/repeat for 218k miles:

Ok, not a Sebring, but it’s sister.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 01/17/2019 at 07:25

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Yes.