Anyone know how to replace the fuel gauge in an EG
06-15-2010, 02:13 PM
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Anyone know how to replace the fuel gauge in an EG
I recently replaced my stock DX cluster with a 5spd EX cluster to find that the fuel gauge was stuck on full. I switched them back to make sure that I didn't have a wiring issue and my old one was functioning properly. So now I need to replace the fuel gauge but have no idea where to start. I'm assuming some soldering would need to be done? If someone could shed some light for me, i'd definitely appreciate it. Thanks 
06-15-2010, 02:20 PM
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Re: Anyone know how to replace the fuel gauge in an EG
No, it's much easier than that, but you have to exercise caution when swapping gauges or you'll end up with two broken fuel gauges. First, pull the little odometer reset button off...it just pulls right off, but may take a little effort. The plastic bezel is held on by a couple of tabs on the bottom and top of the cluster. Press down on two of the tabs adjacent to each other on the bottom of the cluster. Start to separate it. The 3rd tab will still be latched, so once you get it started, you can push down on the last tab and pop the bezel apart.
Flip it over and you'll be able to get to the backs of the gauges. Take a small Phillips screwdriver and remove the 3 screws holding in the fuel gauge from your donor cluster. Carefully lift it out.
Repeat the above steps to remove the fuel gauge from your cluster. Carefully put the donor gauge face down in your old cluster and gently tighten the screws. This is important...DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN the screws. This is likely the reason your fuel gauge is broken. The screws complete the circuit on the back of the gauge and overtightening them will break the contact they make with the circuit board. Get the gauge on there snug, but not too tight. Pop the bezel back on and plug your cluster in and you're good to go.
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Flip it over and you'll be able to get to the backs of the gauges. Take a small Phillips screwdriver and remove the 3 screws holding in the fuel gauge from your donor cluster. Carefully lift it out.
Repeat the above steps to remove the fuel gauge from your cluster. Carefully put the donor gauge face down in your old cluster and gently tighten the screws. This is important...DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN the screws. This is likely the reason your fuel gauge is broken. The screws complete the circuit on the back of the gauge and overtightening them will break the contact they make with the circuit board. Get the gauge on there snug, but not too tight. Pop the bezel back on and plug your cluster in and you're good to go.
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Re: Anyone know how to replace the fuel gauge in an EG
No, it's much easier than that, but you have to exercise caution when swapping gauges or you'll end up with two broken fuel gauges. First, pull the little odometer reset button off...it just pulls right off, but may take a little effort. The plastic bezel is held on by a couple of tabs on the bottom and top of the cluster. Press down on two of the tabs adjacent to each other on the bottom of the cluster. Start to separate it. The 3rd tab will still be latched, so once you get it started, you can push down on the last tab and pop the bezel apart.
Flip it over and you'll be able to get to the backs of the gauges. Take a small Phillips screwdriver and remove the 3 screws holding in the fuel gauge from your donor cluster. Carefully lift it out.
Repeat the above steps to remove the fuel gauge from your cluster. Carefully put the donor gauge face down in your old cluster and gently tighten the screws. This is important...DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN the screws. This is likely the reason your fuel gauge is broken. The screws complete the circuit on the back of the gauge and overtightening them will break the contact they make with the circuit board. Get the gauge on there snug, but not too tight. Pop the bezel back on and plug your cluster in and you're good to go.
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Flip it over and you'll be able to get to the backs of the gauges. Take a small Phillips screwdriver and remove the 3 screws holding in the fuel gauge from your donor cluster. Carefully lift it out.
Repeat the above steps to remove the fuel gauge from your cluster. Carefully put the donor gauge face down in your old cluster and gently tighten the screws. This is important...DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN the screws. This is likely the reason your fuel gauge is broken. The screws complete the circuit on the back of the gauge and overtightening them will break the contact they make with the circuit board. Get the gauge on there snug, but not too tight. Pop the bezel back on and plug your cluster in and you're good to go.
fm
Had no idea it'd be that simple. Thanks a lot...
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