VermontRX7

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Are they the same as far as wiring and plug and play. 87 N/A. Turbo would be different I assume?
My clock is dead and looking for another, (has power, just won't illuminate) found a cheap one but it is for a 91.

Thanks all!

87 t-66

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http://mazdatrix.com/in-dash.htm shows the angles of the front are different. they should all be plug and play but some have different lights

LunchboxCritter

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You can use the 91 model in your 87. You simply have to swap the covers on the front of them. Really simple to do.

I would suggest that if you are capable of solder things that you open up your current one and resolder every connection in it.

clokker

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You sure about that?
I seem to remember that the clear plastic faces were not interchangeable and the displays were different, so repinning was necessary to make it work correctly.

Pele

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+1. These are VERY simple to fix...

As in, I have ZERO customers for these. Every time I explain what's wrong via my troubleshooting PMs, people fix it themselves.

VermontRX7

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So some say will interchange some say not. Hmm. I have never soldered so I dunno if it would be something I could do. Is it actually simple enough for someone that has never soldered before, go out buy one and do it without screwing it up?

clokker

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Not really.

Here's why:
Open up your display and everything is going to look fine.
There won't be any frayed/loose wires, the problem is the solder joints themselves.
You'll need to heat the suspect joints, use a vacuum device to suck out the old solder and redo the joints.

It's not that it's a difficult process but if you have zero soldering experience, chances are it won't turn out well.