Hi All,

I've got a problem with my Instrument cluster (i assume) the rev counter, temp guage and speedo needles drop intermittently then altogether along with most of the warning lights coming on and off as i'm driving - i've had the RAC out who on their diagnostics showed an error on the instrument cluster. It started yesterday and i could continue to drive but as my journey went on, it got progressively worse until the car is virtually undriveable.

I have had the instrument cluster out this morning to check for any noticable problems - corrosion, dodgy wiring but nothing obvious.

I've been to the local ford garage and they are quoting approx £800 to supply and install a new one - which was a bit of a surprise to say the least considering the mk1 focus cost for the similar problem is about £150.

I've googled the problem and seen various people suggesting sending the cluster off to be remapped and repaired (cost approx £150)

And finally i've enquired about a second hand cluster but as i understand it will need reprogramming to my car (is this right/possible?), so the unit will be cheap (£50 - £80) but not sure what the reprogramming will cost .

Has anybody had similar problems? How did you resolve?

What is the best course of action for me to do to resolve?

Any help would be appreciated, as the £800 from ford is the last thing i would want to be paying!

Thanks in advance

Steve