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Mikey Coupe
27-02-2008, 08:10 PM
i just finished installing my el gauges in the civic, but with a small problem. as i was putting in the last dail, i accidently snapped the fuel needle off the cluster.
now i'm just wondering wat needs to be done to fix it, and how much. do i need a whole new clester, or can i just change the fuel/temp gauge. or if there is someone that i can see to fix it relatively cheap.
thanks for any help.

riceball
28-02-2008, 12:15 PM
superglue is your friend. Or just get new dials.

aaronng
28-02-2008, 12:35 PM
If you go the superglue route, let it fully cure in an area with free-flowing air before putting the cover back on. Otherwise you'll get a white film on the clear plastic.

misteR_bilzz
28-02-2008, 12:42 PM
ud be able to replace just the dial u broke shouldnt be a problem..

Mikey Coupe
28-02-2008, 03:40 PM
well i thought areldite was my friend, but the needle just sits there now. the pin snapped half way down this white plastic collar and i thought that plastic bit moved the needle. but its just like a guide. the pin itself is the only moving part. so its screwwed.
any other ideas would be great. or if theres any diy's out there, they would also be appreciated.
thanks for the help anyways.

misteR_bilzz
28-02-2008, 06:44 PM
like i said, u can relpace the whole gauge thats wreaked!

http://www.jimmmmmmmah.com/Install/Si%20Logo%20Gauge%20Glow.htm

pix prob wont work but read through it he takes off the fuel/temp gauge using a few screws when u got that off go get a new one :D easy as!