This Document Describes the differences between various models of Instrument Clusters fitted to the VE Series Holden Commodore.
It also has information on upgrading an Instrument Cluster, modifications that need to be made, wiring information, and some points to watch out for when performing these upgrades.
There were seven models of Instrument Clusters that were fitted to the VE Series Commodore.
The Following Images of Clusters have been taken from various VE Commodore Models, and include,
Type A Instrument Clusters as fitted to the Omega Models
Type B Instrument Clusters as fitted to the Berlina
Type C Instrument Clusters as fitted to the SV6 and SS Models
Type D Instrument Clusters as fitted to the SS V Models
Type D Instrument Clusters as fitted to Pontiac G8 Models
Type B and C Instrument Clusters as fitted to Calais and Calais V Models
Type E Instrument Clusters as fitted to the Statesman Caprice Models
Type F Instrument Clusters as fitted to the HSV Short Wheelbase Models
Type F Instrument Clusters as fitted to the Vauxhall VXR8 Models
Type G Instrument Clusters as fitted to the HSV Grange Models
IMPORTANT NOTE:
There are two variations of VE Instrument cluster, that appear to be incompatible with each other.
VE Year Models MY06, MY07, MY08, and MY08.5 do not support instrument clusters from MY09 Models and Later.
Likewise it appears the MY09 Models do not support earlier MY06, MY07, MY08 and MY08.5 Instrument Clusters.
The limitation appears to be a GM TECH2 programming limitation, and as such it is not recommended that late model clusters are fitted
to earlier models, and vice versa.
HOW TO IDENTIFY EARLY AND LATE MODEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS
VE Instrument clusters from Year Models MY06, MY07, MY08 and MY08.5 have a white plastic cover on the back on the instrument cluster.
These instrument clusters are manufactured by Arrow Australia, and are only suitable for early model VE commodores.
The Dial illumination for earlier models is the same colour as the center LCD screen.
VE Instrument Clusters from MY09, MY10, and Series II Commodores have a black plastic cover on the back of the instrument cluster.
The dial illumination for these models is white, whilst the center LCD screen retains the original illumination colour.