Gauge cluster problem...CLICK ME
09-20-2005, 11:20 PM
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Gauge cluster problem...CLICK ME
ok i have a 99 si and i took out my gauge cluster and messed around with it and know my tach wont work and my speedo is off...is there any way i can fix it i tryed messing with the needles i couldnt fix it...does any one know of ne shop in socal where i can take it to, to get it fixed?
09-20-2005, 11:23 PM
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Sounds like you broke it. 
I dont know if that can be re-calibrated. I suppose you could ask a dealer?
I dont know if that can be re-calibrated. I suppose you could ask a dealer?
09-20-2005, 11:40 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM_Ej »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sounds like you broke it.
I dont know if that can be re-calibrated. I suppose you could ask a dealer?</TD></TR></TABLE>
dam not good news...a dealer would my arm and leg to fix it..lol
I dont know if that can be re-calibrated. I suppose you could ask a dealer?</TD></TR></TABLE>
dam not good news...a dealer would my arm and leg to fix it..lol
09-21-2005, 04:46 AM
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what exactly did you try to do while "messing around" with it? you might just have the needles turned the wrong ways or its possible that you have removed screws from the back and now you have no contacts for the electricals.
09-21-2005, 05:01 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by upgraded »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what exactly did you try to do while "messing around" with it? you might just have the needles turned the wrong ways or its possible that you have removed screws from the back and now you have no contacts for the electricals. </TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah and trying to mess with needles on top of it just screwed you over. Your best bet is to find a new cluster and match the miles.
yeah and trying to mess with needles on top of it just screwed you over. Your best bet is to find a new cluster and match the miles.
09-21-2005, 06:33 AM
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On that year, you can just replace the tach and speedo. They run about $20 each:
http://www.slhondaparts.com
http://www.slhondaparts.com
09-21-2005, 06:43 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Vero »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
yeah and trying to mess with needles on top of it just screwed you over. Your best bet is to find a new cluster and match the miles.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah and trying to mess with needles on top of it just screwed you over. Your best bet is to find a new cluster and match the miles.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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09-21-2005, 07:19 AM
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They want $121 for the speedo and $63 for the tach.
Where did you get $20 from?
The cheapest i've found is http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com
They want $114 for the speedo and $57 for the tach.
Where did you get $20 from?
The cheapest i've found is http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com
They want $114 for the speedo and $57 for the tach.
09-21-2005, 07:44 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Vero »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would just buy a used cluster for less.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i agree...
i agree...
09-21-2005, 08:46 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by undertheradar »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've never seen a used cluster go for less than $150.</TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BigRonDawg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">They want $121 for the speedo and $63 for the tach.
Where did you get $20 from?
The cheapest i've found is http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com
They want $114 for the speedo and $57 for the tach.</TD></TR></TABLE>
looks like $150 is better than $184 and $171 from the dealer for just the gauges. If he wanted a fuel gauge too, that would be another $20.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BigRonDawg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">They want $121 for the speedo and $63 for the tach.
Where did you get $20 from?
The cheapest i've found is http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com
They want $114 for the speedo and $57 for the tach.</TD></TR></TABLE>
looks like $150 is better than $184 and $171 from the dealer for just the gauges. If he wanted a fuel gauge too, that would be another $20.
09-21-2005, 08:47 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Vero »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
looks like $150 is better than $184 and $171 from the dealer for just the gauges. If he wanted a fuel gauge too, that would be another $20.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Buy a used one and save and adjust the mileage yourself?
looks like $150 is better than $184 and $171 from the dealer for just the gauges. If he wanted a fuel gauge too, that would be another $20.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Buy a used one and save and adjust the mileage yourself?
09-21-2005, 08:51 AM
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Good luck actually finding one for $150 though. I've never seen them go for less than that, but usually they are closer to a hundred....and for that you're getting a used product with no guarantee.....I'd take brand new OEM anyday. Thats just me though.
09-21-2005, 08:51 AM
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JDM-EJ1, that was the point I was trying to explain to Undertheradar. He said he hasnt seen a cluster for under $150. $150 is still a deal when compared to the dealer prices on just the internal components.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Good luck actually finding one for $150 though. I've never seen them go for less than that, but usually they are closer to a hundred....and for that you're getting a used product with no guarantee.....I'd take brand new OEM anyday. Thats just me though</TD></TR></TABLE>
I got my EM1 Cluster for 160 at a meet, so it is something you can get.
Oh and dispite it being a used product, I got the same guarentee than if I bought it from the factory. NONE. Honda does not warranty or allow refunds on electrical components. It will say that right on the bottom of you PO slip on every purchase. Id also take a brand new one any day if possible, but not when I can get the same thing for less in the same shape.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Good luck actually finding one for $150 though. I've never seen them go for less than that, but usually they are closer to a hundred....and for that you're getting a used product with no guarantee.....I'd take brand new OEM anyday. Thats just me though</TD></TR></TABLE>
I got my EM1 Cluster for 160 at a meet, so it is something you can get.
Oh and dispite it being a used product, I got the same guarentee than if I bought it from the factory. NONE. Honda does not warranty or allow refunds on electrical components. It will say that right on the bottom of you PO slip on every purchase. Id also take a brand new one any day if possible, but not when I can get the same thing for less in the same shape.
09-21-2005, 08:58 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Vero »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">JDM-EJ1, that was the point I was trying to explain to Undertheradar. He said he hasnt seen a cluster for under $150. $150 is still a deal when compared to the dealer prices on just the internal components.
I got my EM1 Cluster for 160 at a meet, so it is something you can get.
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True...you can get it for that, but you may be waiting awhile.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Oh and dispite it being a used product, I got the same guarentee than if I bought it from the factory. NONE. Honda does not warranty or allow refunds on electrical components. It will say that right on the bottom of you PO slip on every purchase. Id also take a brand new one any day if possible, but not when I can get the same thing for less in the same shape.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I ordered a new temp gauge from hondaparts.com a few weeks ago and it came in with a busted needle. I sent it back and the sent me a replacement before they even got the broken one. Sound like a guarantee to me.
I got my EM1 Cluster for 160 at a meet, so it is something you can get.
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True...you can get it for that, but you may be waiting awhile.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Oh and dispite it being a used product, I got the same guarentee than if I bought it from the factory. NONE. Honda does not warranty or allow refunds on electrical components. It will say that right on the bottom of you PO slip on every purchase. Id also take a brand new one any day if possible, but not when I can get the same thing for less in the same shape.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I ordered a new temp gauge from hondaparts.com a few weeks ago and it came in with a busted needle. I sent it back and the sent me a replacement before they even got the broken one. Sound like a guarantee to me.
09-21-2005, 09:03 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by undertheradar »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I ordered a new temp gauge from hondaparts.com a few weeks ago and it came in with a busted needle. I sent it back and the sent me a replacement before they even got the broken one. Sound like a guarantee to me. </TD></TR></TABLE>
That's a physical defect, and I am still surpised they took it back. They would not warantee it if it "Didnt work" or gave any type of mechanical defect. They would say that it was the vehicle that caused the problem, therefor its not warrenteed. That's how the dealerships and HAP have always stated on the slips I get from them.
</TD></TR></TABLE>That's a physical defect, and I am still surpised they took it back. They would not warantee it if it "Didnt work" or gave any type of mechanical defect. They would say that it was the vehicle that caused the problem, therefor its not warrenteed. That's how the dealerships and HAP have always stated on the slips I get from them.
09-21-2005, 09:04 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BigRonDawg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">They want $121 for the speedo and $63 for the tach.
Where did you get $20 from?
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I was thinking about the temp / fuel gauge; and not for an Si. Sorry.
Where did you get $20 from?
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I was thinking about the temp / fuel gauge; and not for an Si. Sorry.
09-21-2005, 09:36 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Vero »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That's a physical defect, and I am still surpised they took it back. They would not warantee it if it "Didnt work" or gave any type of mechanical defect. They would say that it was the vehicle that caused the problem, therefor its not warrenteed. That's how the dealerships and HAP have always stated on the slips I get from them.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah...my receipt shows the same thing but when I called they didn't even bat an eye. They just have good customer service. For all they know I could have broke it installing it in the car and just lied to them.
Yeah...my receipt shows the same thing but when I called they didn't even bat an eye. They just have good customer service. For all they know I could have broke it installing it in the car and just lied to them.
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09-21-2005, 12:29 PM
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well the thing is.. i put a new motor in my car so i was gonna take the miles back to 0 but in the prosess i changed my mind..so i put the cluster back in and turned onthe car drove it and the tach doesnt move and the speedo will be pointing at 40 when im doin about 5...i tryed messing with the needles it didnt work..i was wondering if it would be cheaper to fix/replace speedo and tach, or get a new one...cuz i cant seem to find a 99 si gauge cluster for less then 200...
09-21-2005, 12:46 PM
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Re: Gauge cluster problem...CLICK ME (AlpineInstaller)
the car is a 99 si with stock gauge cluster the motor is a ls-v 89 b16 head with a b18a1 block...
09-21-2005, 12:52 PM
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Then your motor is still VTEC, right? It sounds like a wiring problem. I had a similar problem going from a non VTEC car to a VTEC car. I had to switch some of the cluster wires. Did you see if the cluster worked normally at any time after the install?