Trip Minder Computer/Clock

[ComputerFreek]

Hello! I'm looking for a Trip Minder Computer/Clock - it was an option on the Grand Marquis, Cougars and others.

I would love one that is 87, 88, 89 years. But I will take what ever anyone is willing to sell

Let me know.
Kyle

[friskyfrankie]

These things are like finding "hen's teeth". Unless someone no longer has the car, I doubt many are willing to sell. I do know a guy, out West, that repairs them and may have some to sell but I'd have to dig that info out. If I find it, I'll post it.

[ComputerFreek]

These things are like finding "hen's teeth". Unless someone no longer has the car, I doubt many are willing to sell. I do know a guy, out West, that repairs them and may have some to sell but I'd have to dig that info out. If I find it, I'll post it.

Thanks friskyfrankie!

I know!!! I've gone through about 5 junk yards up here in Michigan. Most had the analog clock - which surprised me.

[friskyfrankie]

His name is Chris Roth and he lives in Colorado. His email is <Removed to prevent bots from spamming the guy - PM this info please>. Not certain if he is still fixing them or has an inventory as I haven't dealt with him in a few years. If not, perhaps he can point you in the right direction. Hopefully, the email is still good!

[VicCrownVic]

My memory was off by one year in regard to what model year your car is.
For your 1988 I believe '87+'88 will direct swap, possibly even prior to '87 as well.
'89 had some 1 year only setup with an extra (ground?) wire making '89 not a direct swap into '88 and down, but not difficult. I haven't messed with tripminders much so I can't speak to this with any firsthand knowledge, just repeating what I've read in the past on these.

[friskyfrankie]

I believe the harness is somewhat different for the '88 and or '89. The '87 still uses two grounds and if you forget that it doesn't work.

[jaywish]

I remember for the 89 I fount the harness already in the dash but iirc I had to free it at one point so it actually reached the tripminder. I am almost certain I have a minder getting dusty on a shelf for about 9 yrs. I know it basically worked but the buttons were sketchy even after a cleaning.