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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 10:02 PM
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engine temp gauge, out of order

I broke it somehow a while back. I jumped the circuit board for the places i had broke, and that didnt fix it.

So i poked the needle. It moved, and stayed there. HMMMM.

Is it supposed to rebound back to zero? if so, maybe this is my problem!!!
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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 10:24 PM
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Just wondering.. would that be the coolant temp gauge?
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 12:52 AM
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did the needle fall out and you over pressed it back in?
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 02:09 AM
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I dont know what it reads, actually, but on a series three, its in the top right corner of your gauge cluster (sititng in the drivers seat)

I never took it off, but i did play with it (every so gently) when i put the gauge faces in. I'm thinkign i killed it then.
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 11:54 AM
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Yeah, those gauge movements are rather delicate, and can be easily damaged. -WG
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 02:11 PM
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K. i think that smy problem then. Now, for the remedy!

How do i fix it??
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 02:12 PM
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K. i think that smy problem then. Now, for the remedy!

How do i fix it??
Buy a new cluster and try again
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 02:14 PM
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Is it possible to switch over the odometer? thats the only reason why i havent done this yet....
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 02:38 PM
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Is it possible to switch over the odometer? thats the only reason why i havent done this yet....
Yeah it ought to just unbolt out of there..

If not there are people around here, and probally there that can re calibrate a speedo with the right mileage as on yours
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 02:46 PM
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Tight. Now, anyone selling a gauge cluster???

heheheh

(in case you are, i need a series three, w/ the clear plastic front cover as well.)
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 02:47 PM
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Man I wished you were local, there were 3 of them at the junkyard last time I was there...
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 02:49 PM
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I wish i was, too!!!!

For some reason i thought you lived in texas
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