Odometer is not working after replacing the instrument cluster?

Tiny
RICHARD SMITH6
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  • 1998 FORD MUSTANG
  • 3.8L
  • V6
  • 2WD
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  • 121,000 MILES
I had to get a used instrument cluster, the one in the car had been completely shorted out. Mother board on the back of the cluster had so many breaks in the wiring it needed a body cast. I made sure I matched the exact part number and after I installed it everything seemed to be working fine. I did have to replace odometer gear, which was easy to do really, made sure it was properly lubed. It worked for about 1/10th of a mile a stopped working. I did have the car scanned and it said vin number and mileage didn't match with cluster. I was told that that could be why the odometer isn't working with the new gears installed. How or can I correct this issue?
Friday, October 27th, 2023 AT 4:56 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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What code number is it because it does not say it needs to be programmed in the replacement instructions. Check out the images (below). Please let us know how it goes.
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Friday, October 27th, 2023 AT 8:52 AM
Tiny
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Have to put his on the back burner for a bit. I'll have to scan it again to see (codes were erased).
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Friday, October 27th, 2023 AT 9:38 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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No problem, let me know when you are ready to fix the problem.
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Friday, October 27th, 2023 AT 1:53 PM
Tiny
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Was an easy fix, removed cluster and rechecked, found the gear wasn't seated correctly. I corrected that ans all is good now. Sorry it took so long to reply, life gets in the way sometimes.
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Monday, January 29th, 2024 AT 5:34 AM
Tiny
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No problem, Glad you could get it fixed, thanks for letting us know. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Monday, January 29th, 2024 AT 10:09 AM

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