SVT instrument cluster misbuild

[miniSHO]

Also posted on Contour.org:

I just bought a '99 SVT contour that was built in late '98. I bought the car from the original owner. I noticed that the check engine light did not illuminate when the key was turned to the on position. So I figured it was just a burned out bulb. Today I pulled the instrument cluster and found that all the bulbs were OK. I then used a flashlight and shined it into each opening. I found there was no check engine light area and the airbag light was to the far left of the cluster (and it doesn't illuminate). I also found a traction control area and I know that SVT's did not come with that option. I looked in a Ford shop manual and the check engine light should be to the left of the low fuel light (which I have) and the airbag light should be to the right of the low fuel light. I also noticed my fog lamp light illuminates different to the previous contours I have owned. Anyone have any ideas? I really dont care much about the check engine light because I can just scan for codes but the airbag light is pretty important. Has anyone else come across something weird like this?

Also, it is the original cluster because it had a ford sticker on the side of it with a late 98 build date.

 

[Jason43]

I have no idea on that one. I did notice it has an overdrive light :shrug: and that your fog light indicator is a different color than mine.

 

[95sleeper2b]

could the gauges have been replaced by someone at an earlier time? that would explain the differences (or not) exspecially the o/d light

 

[Crazycarl]

someone could have screwed ya and not sold ya a real SVT?

 

[SVTStuntin']

If you have ever been on the CTA Motorsports website and read about their project SVT you will read that their's has FACTORY TRACTION CONTROL a very rare configuration. It is possible that when your car was built they put an older cluster in on accident, or at one time your car did have traction control.