Mk6 instrument cluster in a Mk5

[matski]

Will a Mk6 instrument cluster fit in a Mk5? I know the Mk6 steering wheel fits.

Cheers

Oly

[G60s GO]

I'm pretty sure it won't fit as the dash recess and cluster is a completely different shape? I think the Mk6 uses a different type of computer system which probably won't be compatible with the Mk5's system.

Someone on here is bound to know for sure though mate

[Andy]

i asked the same question here is the LINK
Welcome to the forum

[matski]

Cheers, so if I retrofitted a Scirocco cluster it would work? Could I fit the entire cluster including the new white-on-black highline?

[Andy]

i was advised it might be possible but thier is to many things to change over and the later vw run on a different soft ware

[matski]

What does it involve?

[Andy]

mm not sure to be honest..best sending Eddie-nL or Darren (mortygttdi) a pm who will advise you better 

[matski]

Ok, I will do tomorrow, thanks

[Garth]

It will fit, you just need the right bits to make sure they work 

2010 Jetta in South America has mk5 interior, mk6 bits:

[apollo13]

Beat me to it Garth!!

It will fit but wont work without major electronic surgery   

[Garth]

Beat me to it Garth!!

It will fit but wont work without major electronic surgery   

All you need is the right controllers. It's a relatively easy swap.... but not cheap 

[apollo13]

Beat me to it Garth!!

It will fit but wont work without major electronic surgery   

All you need is the right controllers. It's a relatively easy swap.... but not cheap 

Garth do you know when the new black display came out? If its after 2007 youd have a nightmare recoding the cluster due to not being able to get the skc?? Even if you got hold of all the controllers?

[Garth]

Beat me to it Garth!!

It will fit but wont work without major electronic surgery   

All you need is the right controllers. It's a relatively easy swap.... but not cheap 

Garth do you know when the new black display came out? If its after 2007 youd have a nightmare recoding the cluster due to not being able to get the skc?? Even if you got hold of all the controllers?

It was after 2007 and you are correct, coding the clusters would be too difficult for most of us. There are companies out there who will do it (Star performance being one of them). As I said before, it would not be cheap as you'd have to replace most of the electronic controllers in the car to get everything talking together. You'd probably end up with more mk6 than mk5 components 

[apollo13]

Beat me to it Garth!!

It will fit but wont work without major electronic surgery   

All you need is the right controllers. It's a relatively easy swap.... but not cheap 

Garth do you know when the new black display came out? If its after 2007 youd have a nightmare recoding the cluster due to not being able to get the skc?? Even if you got hold of all the controllers?

It was after 2007 and you are correct, coding the clusters would be too difficult for most of us. There are companies out there who will do it (Star performance being one of them). As I said before, it would not be cheap as you'd have to replace most of the electronic controllers in the car to get everything talking together. You'd probably end up with more mk6 than mk5 components 

Like I said mate major electronic surgery!   

[Eddie-NL]

If you bought a new cluster it would come with the log in, read your current pin and code with vcds