Driving with no Gauge Cluster = ok ?

Is it ok to drive our trucks with no gauge cluster?
I'm planning to send my gauge cluster to prsgauges.net for some modding...
Just wanted to know if there are any inherent issues that I should know of.
Thanks!

 

dont speed or run out of gas

 

Other than the speedo being a required piece of equipment, I'm not sure of any electrical problems that might occur.

What kind of mod are you having done?

 

Very good point.. Never thought of that..
I'll take the Scangauge out from the camry for a bit... Thanks for the advice!

 

Try it before you ship to be sure.

There are at least two speed sensors in the Tacoma, I believe one of them is in the cluster. Information is usually taken from these sensors among others to tell the AT when to change gears.

 

BTW the scanguage will not work with the gauges out...

 

yeah and as long as u dont blow hole in your oil system.murphys law, ya no

 

i wa thinkingon doing the same thing driving w/out the gauge
but no one answered the question whether or not u can besides the gas but i would fill it everyday lol.... will it muck up the system... and when u plug it bvack in will it all like update and be fine???

 

I believe it will still work. I have read on here before where this was the solution people have used. Now granted I don't have a Scanguage (yet) and I haven't taken out the gauges, but I still think it is independent of the cluster.

 

Did anyone try driving without the cluster?? I'm getting a new one sent in from the dealer but I'm not supposed to let the mileage change. I need to still drive to work however

 

Those two things are not compatible. As far as I know the speed signals goes through the combination meter then onto the ECU. This could cause problems. Only way to know is to unplug it and give it a try.

If you do update the thread so other people will know the answer too.