HELP!Missing segment in Instrument pod
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HELP!Missing segment in Instrument pod
Guy, My dash display in the lower right and left bottom is missing segments. I can't tell what the Temperture is and what ever is displaying on the lower right bottom.
Any idea where to get it fix? If i have to take it to the dearship how much will my *** hurt?
thanks!
Any idea where to get it fix? If i have to take it to the dearship how much will my *** hurt?
thanks!
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Please don't be afraid to give a hard tug or pull when trying to get the cluster out. As long as you've hooked the hooks correctly, there won't be any damage. If the cluster has never been removed it could be a bit "stuck" and hard to remove the first time.
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Place the hooks where Mark mentioned in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions by entering the hooks through the little space between the wood molding and the edge of the cluster. Make sure that the hooks are facing up or down when you insert them and then twist them inward so that they grasp the back of the cluster. Pull on them lightly to make sure they have a good grasp and them apply more pressure until you feel the cluster disconnect and begin to slide out. If when applying more pressure the cluster does not disconnect, give the hooks a pretty good jerk towards you so as too unlatch the cluster and slide it out.
To re-insert the cluster, the slide it into the dash in the same manner as when you removed it and it will sit flush and the light will come on as soon as it is connected. I didn't take any pics when I did mine and I should have but it's pretty easy and straight forward. Good luck...
Place the hooks where Mark mentioned in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions by entering the hooks through the little space between the wood molding and the edge of the cluster. Make sure that the hooks are facing up or down when you insert them and then twist them inward so that they grasp the back of the cluster. Pull on them lightly to make sure they have a good grasp and them apply more pressure until you feel the cluster disconnect and begin to slide out. If when applying more pressure the cluster does not disconnect, give the hooks a pretty good jerk towards you so as too unlatch the cluster and slide it out.
To re-insert the cluster, the slide it into the dash in the same manner as when you removed it and it will sit flush and the light will come on as soon as it is connected. I didn't take any pics when I did mine and I should have but it's pretty easy and straight forward. Good luck...
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If this is a common problem on all our car why isn't there a recall by the manufacture to do something about it
Also, does anyone know if the car will run without the instrument pod hooked up. I wnat to sent it out to get it fix but I need my car to go to work. I was think if it work without the pod hooked up I will sent it out and just drive my car for a few day without the pod.
Also, does anyone know if the car will run without the instrument pod hooked up. I wnat to sent it out to get it fix but I need my car to go to work. I was think if it work without the pod hooked up I will sent it out and just drive my car for a few day without the pod.
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Man am I glad I got a new one "100% under emissions warranty." 
Didn't cost me a penny...well actually I got my firend a gift certificate for a detail job for his C43.
$1200 would have sucked.
Anybody delt with this company: CNA National (www.cnanational.com)?
I am thinking of buying a warranty from them for any major repairs like the control arm bushings, AC compressors, etc that may go wrong in the next year.
Didn't cost me a penny...well actually I got my firend a gift certificate for a detail job for his C43. $1200 would have sucked.
Anybody delt with this company: CNA National (www.cnanational.com)?
I am thinking of buying a warranty from them for any major repairs like the control arm bushings, AC compressors, etc that may go wrong in the next year.
