bjcarrera

I need help. I attempted to install aluminum rings on my cluster gauge. I was using the supplied super glue and got glue on the plastic lenses. I tried to remove the super glue from the lens and made things worst, now the lens is scratched and has glue on it.

Is there anyway I can purchase the instrument cluster cover without having to buy the whole instrument gauge cluster? If so, does anyone have a part number?

Or, does anyone know how I can get the glue and scratched off the plastic lens? :cursing:

BJCarrera,

It is possible to polish plastic, but it takes a lot of patience and, to be honest, I'm not sure that you would want to try to polish out something that you are looking through because the fine scratches will probably always be there. I know that several companies make kits to polish out the plastic headlight assembly covers. One place ( http://www.properautocare.com/blbapllepoki.html ) carries a full kit to remove yellowing and polish out scratches from the lenses. I used this kit with a corded drill to polish out the inside and outside of the headlight assemblies on my SC400 when I retrofitted the Porsche Bi-xenon projector assemblies. It took a couple of days and some good blisters from the wet sanding phase, but I couldn't be happier with the results. This kit may help you with this problem. I can email some photos if you want to see what I'm talking about. I don't know what the other forum member's experiences have been with them in the past, though.

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Thank you- I really appreciate the help. I hate to buy a whole cluster if all I need is the overlay.

Does anyone know if the cluster overlay from a 2003 will fit/work on my 2001 instrument cluster? I was able to find the overlay (plastic lens piece, one like the picture above) off of a 2003 cluster. I am wondering if this cover will fit my 2001, I just need to replace the cover. THANKS

Does anyone know if the cluster overlay from a 2003 work on my 2001 instrument cluster? I was able to find the overlay (plastic lens piece, one like the picture above) off of a 2003 cluster. I am wondering if this cover will fit my 2001, I just need to replace the cover. THANKS

If I can to pursche a new/used cluster; my car is a 2001, what are the years that are compatable. How far back can I go and how new, example: if I found a 1999 or a 2004 would they work with my car?

I need help. I attempted to install aluminum rings on my cluster gauge. I was using the supplied super glue and got glue on the plastic lenses. I tried to remove the super glue from the lens and made things worst, now the lens is scratched and has glue on it.

Is there anyway I can purchase the instrument cluster cover without having to buy the whole instrument gauge cluster? If so, does anyone have a part number?

Or, does anyone know how I can get the glue and scratched off the plastic lens? :cursing:

Unfortunately I think you are out of luck...you'll have to buy the cluster (perhaps you can get one used?). Also there is no way to get that glue off. Most folks use a removable silicone adhesive. I used UHU Tac.

Shoot . . . I thought someone would say that. One other question and sorry if this is an obvious one. I assume my cars computer retains all the mileage, ECT... and if I plug in a new or users instrument cluster the instrument cluster will just bring up my cars mileage?

I need help. I attempted to install aluminum rings on my cluster gauge. I was using the supplied super glue and got glue on the plastic lenses. I tried to remove the super glue from the lens and made things worst, now the lens is scratched and has glue on it.

Is there anyway I can purchase the instrument cluster cover without having to buy the whole instrument gauge cluster? If so, does anyone have a part number?

Or, does anyone know how I can get the glue and scratched off the plastic lens? :cursing:

On each connector there is a locking tab that must pressed down for the plug to release from the unit. It's very straight forward and the electrical plugs are indexed and of different sizes so you won't be able to mix anything up.

Depressing the small locking tabs is a pain for myself as my hands/fingers aren't regulation size.... or in other terms, I have fat fingers.

:thumbup: Thanks

I really did look through previous postings . . . I am adding a storage bin where the cup holders use to be. I want to put the climate control unit up top. Do you simply pull the plug from the back of the unit to disconnect, any taps you need to depress? I tried just pulling but did not want to force it and break it. Thanks for any help.

Ok I did a major fu!&-up :censored: . I was swapping out the dash trim, using the suggestion for an earlier post to use a soldering iron to help remove the screws. I accidentally touched the dash and burned a small hole.

Has anyone ever used any of those vinyl/leather dashboard repair kits? I don’t want to have to replace the whole dash for a small little burn, yet can’t stomach it to leave it there for all to see. HELP

Good news: It's a relatively easy to fix leather. I've done a few times for my friend's Boxster with the kit from http://magicmender.com Very cheap, quality product. Impressive result.

Bad news: No matter how good the kit is, you will not get a perfect match because your leather is not same as original anymore. Try to blend with surrounding area.

Good luck.

Thanks for the reply and help

Ok I did a major fu!&-up :censored: . I was swapping out the dash trim, using the suggestion for an earlier post to use a soldering iron to help remove the screws. I accidentally touched the dash and burned a small hole.

Has anyone ever used any of those vinyl/leather dashboard repair kits? I don’t want to have to replace the whole dash for a small little burn, yet can’t stomach it to leave it there for all to see. HELP

What tool were you trying to use?

:huh: a regular metric socket, I know i know . .

I need to remove the passenger side seat from my vehicle. One of the bolt heads is stripped (I stripped the bolt trying to remove it). Because bolt head is stripped the socket just spins. Does anyone have any suggestions for removing a stripped bolt? There is not much room as the bolt sit down in the seat track.

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I am trying to remove the map tray under the steering column. It seems to be help in place with what I imagine would be screws but they are flat, almost like plugs but I can't get them out. Any suggestions?

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Thank you

I am trying to remove the map tray under the steering column. It seems to be help in place with what I imagine would be screws but they are flat, almost like plugs but I can't get them out. Any suggestions?

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