ctr cluster in ep3...climat control light doesn't work
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ctr cluster in ep3...climat control light doesn't work
Hey guys,I swap a jdm ctr cluster in a cdn ep3,and ever since my climat control light doesn't work. I search the web quite a bit,came across other people that having the same issue but didn't find anything to fix it.Anyone swap a jdm ep3 cluster in their cdn\usdm car and find a way to fix this? Thanks!
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Re: ctr cluster in ep3...climat control light doesn't work
I thought I read someone the EP3s are notorious for a light issue? I will search later when I have more time but I thought they soldered in new LEDs or something crazy to fix the issue
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Re: ctr cluster in ep3...climat control light doesn't work
well if you do decide you need replacement bulbs or need to solder in some LEDs I sell the small ones for only 3.25$ each if you get 8 or more and free shipping!
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Re: ctr cluster in ep3...climat control light doesn't work
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Re: ctr cluster in ep3...climat control light doesn't work
It's a difference in the clusters....
When you use the CTR gauge cluster there is no control for the dash lighting and the center console will be dark.
What is needed to be done to get the center console lights to work, is to cut the red wire in the GREEN cluster connector. Now that the wire is cut, install a spade connector on each of the ends(so that it can be returned to stock configuration). Now make up a wire with a ring connector at one end and spade connector that will mate with the red wire that was cut(harness end, not the connector end). Ground the ring end to the chassis and connect the other end to the red wire's spade connector. Your dash lights will now work(but no adjustability).
Here is a pic showing the red wire and the spade connectors. I presently have the OEM dash in for state inspection, otherwise the male spade would be connected to the ground and not the red wire.
What is needed to be done to get the center console lights to work, is to cut the red wire in the GREEN cluster connector. Now that the wire is cut, install a spade connector on each of the ends(so that it can be returned to stock configuration). Now make up a wire with a ring connector at one end and spade connector that will mate with the red wire that was cut(harness end, not the connector end). Ground the ring end to the chassis and connect the other end to the red wire's spade connector. Your dash lights will now work(but no adjustability).
Here is a pic showing the red wire and the spade connectors. I presently have the OEM dash in for state inspection, otherwise the male spade would be connected to the ground and not the red wire.
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