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Old July 11th, 2013, 8:38 AM
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Hi guys. I have a 2005 Burb. The speedo and tach are not working. I plan on removing the cluster and sending it to get repaired. However, this will take 5 business days. We cannot be without a vehicle that long. The repair person said most of his customers do drive the vehicles without the cluster while it is being repaired and use a GPS or phone app for speed and mileage purposes.
A friend who is a Ford mechanic states Fords cannot be drive without the cluster.
My question is, can the Burb be driven without the cluster? I realize the dangers involved. Just wondering if it is physically possible.

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It is illegal regardless of whether it would work. Some cars will start without them, but most new vehicles will be immobilized without it. I suspect it would not start and there would be multiple faults. Have not attempted..
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I did it with my 04 silverado dmax . It was weird but it worked.
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You can 100% drive it.
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Worked for me. I only drove it around the way to the auto parts store. I do believe it is illegal in most states to drive with out a speedo though. So becareful.
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