Will a RPD cluster work in place of the stock ss cluster?
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Joined: 02-04-2012
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From: Salem,South Carolina
Will a RPD cluster work in place of the stock ss cluster?
I have a 2009 Panel SS can the RPD insturment cluster be bought at the chevrolet dealership and installed in place of the stock SS instrument cluster and everything work like its supposed to.I am assuming that the wiring harnesses are the same the cars just have diffrent options all help would be appreciated THANKS
Last edited by MIKEY 406; Feb 9, 2012 at 04:38 AM. Reason: left out a word
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If I'm reading your post correct, I think you don't understand the placement of the RPD.
The RPD mounts in the cubbyhole(glovebox) at the top center of the dash. It does not replace the instrument panel. All SS's come with the same instrument cluster with or without the RPD.
Not sure if it would be a direct plug in, but I would assume it is. Can it be purchased at the dealer? Probably, if it is still available. Call them and ask.
If you are looking to do this have you considered aftermarket options such as Aeroforce or others. They would be more versatile than the RPD.
I have the RPD.It is nice but a very basic unit. If it ever goes out I would most likely upgrade to a better gauge package.
The RPD mounts in the cubbyhole(glovebox) at the top center of the dash. It does not replace the instrument panel. All SS's come with the same instrument cluster with or without the RPD.
Not sure if it would be a direct plug in, but I would assume it is. Can it be purchased at the dealer? Probably, if it is still available. Call them and ask.
If you are looking to do this have you considered aftermarket options such as Aeroforce or others. They would be more versatile than the RPD.
I have the RPD.It is nice but a very basic unit. If it ever goes out I would most likely upgrade to a better gauge package.
Thread Starter
Joined: 02-04-2012
Posts: 6
From: Salem,South Carolina
If I'm reading your post correct, I think you don't understand the placement of the RPD.
The RPD mounts in the cubbyhole(glovebox) at the top center of the dash. It does not replace the instrument panel. All SS's come with the same instrument cluster with or without the RPD.
Not sure if it would be a direct plug in, but I would assume it is. Can it be purchased at the dealer? Probably, if it is still available. Call them and ask.
If you are looking to do this have you considered aftermarket options such as Aeroforce or others. They would be more versatile than the RPD.
I have the RPD.It is nice but a very basic unit. If it ever goes out I would most likely upgrade to a better gauge package.
The RPD mounts in the cubbyhole(glovebox) at the top center of the dash. It does not replace the instrument panel. All SS's come with the same instrument cluster with or without the RPD.
Not sure if it would be a direct plug in, but I would assume it is. Can it be purchased at the dealer? Probably, if it is still available. Call them and ask.
If you are looking to do this have you considered aftermarket options such as Aeroforce or others. They would be more versatile than the RPD.
I have the RPD.It is nice but a very basic unit. If it ever goes out I would most likely upgrade to a better gauge package.
Thread Starter
Joined: 02-04-2012
Posts: 6
From: Salem,South Carolina
If I'm reading your post correct, I think you don't understand the placement of the RPD.
The RPD mounts in the cubbyhole(glovebox) at the top center of the dash. It does not replace the instrument panel. All SS's come with the same instrument cluster with or without the RPD.
Not sure if it would be a direct plug in, but I would assume it is. Can it be purchased at the dealer? Probably, if it is still available. Call them and ask.
If you are looking to do this have you considered aftermarket options such as Aeroforce or others. They would be more versatile than the RPD.
I have the RPD.It is nice but a very basic unit. If it ever goes out I would most likely upgrade to a better gauge package.
The RPD mounts in the cubbyhole(glovebox) at the top center of the dash. It does not replace the instrument panel. All SS's come with the same instrument cluster with or without the RPD.
Not sure if it would be a direct plug in, but I would assume it is. Can it be purchased at the dealer? Probably, if it is still available. Call them and ask.
If you are looking to do this have you considered aftermarket options such as Aeroforce or others. They would be more versatile than the RPD.
I have the RPD.It is nice but a very basic unit. If it ever goes out I would most likely upgrade to a better gauge package.
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The car will not start without the RPD if it came stock. Something to do with it being part of the car's LAN. I have heard of cobalt guys adding it after the fact though.
