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Old Oct 6, 2013 | 04:01 PM
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1982 and 85 dashes replaceable?
Looking for a new dash/ interior etc. for my 82 and am wondering if the 85 dash fits in and uses same wiring?
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Old Oct 6, 2013 | 08:53 PM
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Youd have to replace the shifter and center console along with it I think, but it should work.
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the wiring is completely different. to use the later dash, you will have to swap in the later wiring harness and heater controls.
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 06:55 PM
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Okay, but the inner cluster will fit in the newer and the newer dash actually fits in the car and uses existing brackets?
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 07:40 PM
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i'm not sure what you're asking.. none of the S2 dash interchanges with the S3 dash.
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 08:26 PM
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i was under the impression that the s3 dash went into the s2, but you had to re-wire everything and use the s3 cluster. if it were simple i would have the s3 dash in my s2 since i have one in perfect condition.
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yes, the S3 dash will bolt into the S2 body, but you will have to use the S3 wiring harness and heater controls.
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Alright guy, thanks
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