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Trading Area => Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted => Topic started by: Diamond Black Geezer on 26 May 2015, 14:33:51

Title: WTD: MFD for 2.5V6 Auto
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 26 May 2015, 14:33:51
Just wondering what the going rate is for an MFD. I'm starting to have difficulty deciphering my display now - and also whether it's worth getting one off an early FL, as I'd gain an extra function from the trip computer (gallons of fuel used if memory serves)

I'm looking into the possibility of making an adapter between a FL MID and the PFL loom.
Title: Re: WTD: MFD for 2.5V6 Auto
Post by: TheBoy on 26 May 2015, 17:29:45
The later MID type was fitted to later PFL cars as well - MFL onwards.  These tend to be cheap as chips as rarely go wrong, unlike he early, pre 1998 ones.

To save reprogramming, it wants to come off the same engine, gearbox, wheel size range (ie, either 15 or 17 inch wheels, or 16" wheels), HID configuration and preheater configuration.
Title: Re: WTD: MFD for 2.5V6 Auto
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 27 May 2015, 09:38:01
Much appreciated - didn't realise the MFLs were the same as FL - assumed the change came on FL only. Happy days. That 'enlarges' the search, now. Cheers  :)
Title: Re: WTD: MFD for 2.5V6 Auto
Post by: VXL V6 on 27 May 2015, 12:54:52
Believe I have a couple from DTi's (Think they are the same - may be 10 character rather than 8 - not that I know much about PFL's), problem is that engine, transmission, HID etc programming will be the total opposite to your car :(
Title: Re: WTD: MFD for 2.5V6 Auto
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 27 May 2015, 13:14:46
Thanks Andy, much appreciated. It's not going to be (too) a hard thing to source I suspect, and it's certainly not in the same league as an ABS ECU or Crank Sensor, it's just a display with missing pixels, just an annoyance I can live with until the 'right' unit at right price comes along  :)

Now my mate breaking my door, so I can't open the bugger - that's a priority!!
Title: Re: WTD: MFD for 2.5V6 Auto
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2015, 19:16:19
Believe I have a couple from DTi's (Think they are the same - may be 10 character rather than 8 - not that I know much about PFL's), problem is that engine, transmission, HID etc programming will be the total opposite to your car :(
All MFL and FL MIDs are 10 digit, single grey connector.  All pre 1998 MIDs are 8 digit with 2 connectors.


OP - what radio is fitted?
Title: Re: WTD: MFD for 2.5V6 Auto
Post by: VXL V6 on 27 May 2015, 19:23:43
He has an SC804 I believe
Title: Re: WTD: MFD for 2.5V6 Auto
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2015, 19:35:02
He has an SC804 I believe
Hmmm, can that handle 10 digit displays?
Title: Re: WTD: MFD for 2.5V6 Auto
Post by: VXL V6 on 27 May 2015, 19:45:19
He has an SC804 I believe
Hmmm, can that handle 10 digit displays?
Not sure, think it evolved to become the CCR600 in later life with that strange Grundig / Phillips relationship / divorce between '72 and '98 LOL.
Title: Re: WTD: MFD for 2.5V6 Auto
Post by: gstylebaby on 27 May 2015, 20:39:01
I have one with the grey plug i think but its from a 3.0l manual on the plus side no pixels are missing lol.
Title: Re: WTD: MFD for 2.5V6 Auto
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 28 May 2015, 10:08:28
Hi all, yes as you have rightly deduced, I have the SC804 - DC012 autochanger.


Thanks gtsstylebaby, I will consider that; obvious difference, though mine being the lighter, nippier 2.5 (bullsh*t alert) there'd be a few incorrect readings I'd guess. A new, old stock early MID, which would require Tech 2-ing I'd be interested in, at least you know you'd get probably 10 years out of it before it starts losing pixels. The more likely route I think is going to be a MFl and early FL MID from a 2.5, pre-2.6-era.

Should point out I do have a spare 'freebie' MID, single grey plug, which I got from a mate's old MFL speedo binnacle. (lower rpm redline and glowplug light identified it as being a diesel)

Just out of interest could the appropriate members blessed with Tech2 ownership quote me for a re-programming? either openly on forum or pm if prefer  :) I may have a couple of other possible Tech2 jobs too...  :)
Title: Re: WTD: MFD for 2.5V6 Auto
Post by: TheBoy on 28 May 2015, 18:47:47
http://theboy.omegaowners.com

Guessing DTM is nearest for you