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mediamab



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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 2.5 TD SW Epsom Green
TD5 Dakota Digital Dash
Hi! So I did the very upsetting thing of selling my TD5 90 but with the plan to get a TD5 110:) so currently trying to plan the new build.

I just wandered if anyone knows if it’s possible to use the Dakota digital dash (often used for LS3 conversions) with the TD5?

Many thanks
Martin
Post #974151 10th Dec 2022 2:19pm
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jimbo55



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Think you may struggle without a lot of work.

Pretty sure that the Dakota dash is CANbus driven, but the td5 doesn’t follow the full CANbus protocol so would need either an intermediate controlled to convert the td5 signals.
Post #974371 12th Dec 2022 1:29pm
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andy2111



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Are you looking to just update the instruments or the whole dash?

I upgraded my TD5 110 to the Puma dash including the instruments - not for the feint hearted, but I am very pleased with the results.



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Since this pic was taked I have fitted the genuine Puma centre console and the Puma gearstick and transfer box shifters
Post #974376 12th Dec 2022 1:40pm
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ibexman



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Dakota can supply pretty much any thing you want to your requirements digital can bus analog but beware your dealing with an American company if third go awry
Post #974397 12th Dec 2022 3:20pm
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mediamab



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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 2.5 TD SW Epsom Green
Hi guys! Yeah I’m planning to keep the dash, just keen for the instrument display as pictures in the last thread. Anyone know of anyone in the UK that does the conversion wizardry with signals?

I might just get new seperate gauges to smarten it up and have the right measurements I’m after but feel it’s a great all in one!

Thanks
Martin
Post #974461 12th Dec 2022 8:06pm
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Andy McPandy



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Hi I am currently having a Dakota dash fitted by 4x4 Fabrication in Shropshire. Worth a call.
https://www.4x4fabrication.co.uk
Post #974508 13th Dec 2022 10:37am
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geobloke



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ibexman wrote:

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Dakota can supply pretty much any thing you want to your requirements digital can bus analog but beware your dealing with an American company if third go awry


That's a neat solution to having more gauge information in the Defender binnacle. Not quite sure I like the bubble effect of the protective screen, but that is a minor thing really. As for whether it would work, of course it could, it is an electronic dash it is just a case of matching up the signals from the senders/sensors or installing duplicate sensors. It is after all just a more complicated/extensive version of something like the MadMan gauge. The only thing I can think of that might need a little thought is the speedo signal, but that could come from the ECU or you might have to fit a Discovery electronic speedo gear in the transfer box.

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Hi I am currently having a Dakota dash fitted by 4x4 Fabrication in Shropshire. Worth a call.
https://www.4x4fabrication.co.uk


Well I never... Up until recently I lived literally around the corner from these guys and never knew they existed Rolling Eyes
Post #974514 13th Dec 2022 10:55am
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TexasRover



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Don' t all Td5s come with electronic speed signal (transmitter in transferbox)?

I recall the signal goes straight to the odometer and then the signal gets doubled (?) and send to the ECU? I am not sure what the ECU does with the speed signal really, maybe that part can be severed safely.
Post #974725 15th Dec 2022 10:08am
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Mago



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OT
andy2111 wrote:
Are you looking to just update the instruments or the whole dash?
I upgraded my TD5 110 to the Puma dash including the instruments - not for the feint hearted, but I am very pleased with the results.

Click image to enlarge

Since this pic was taked I have fitted the genuine Puma centre console and the Puma gearstick and transfer box shifters


Hi Andy,
very interesting!
Do you have some details about the Upgrade, especially with the instruments and the wiring?

A while ago the idea came up to put TD5 instruments in the Puma, I like their stile a lot more - but was unsure about the wiring... If you have some information, I'd appreciate it! Smile

Greetings
Very Happy Defender 110 TD5
Defender 110 Puma 2.4
Post #974743 15th Dec 2022 12:38pm
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