Gli cluster install into Cxi with genuine K's from your Cxi!

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12-01-2008, 12:13 PM
Gio

Gli cluster install into Cxi with genuine K's from your Cxi!

Disclaimer: The following is provided as a GUIDE ONLY, and neither myself nor Ozhonda take any responsibility for the outcomes of someone else doing the following. You follow these steps at your own risk!

Aim: To fit a Gli cluster (with taco) into a Cxi whilst using your own odometer and not the one that came with the Gli cluster.

Required: Phillips head skrewdriver, Gli cluster.

PLEASE NOTE: The speedo face is connected to the odometer. Just telling you as this may clear some questions up :) There is also no rewinding used or needed at all

After a lot of research and a lot of help from ozhonda members i have found a way to get the genuine K's from your old cluster which is going out, to the new cluster which is going in. This would have been done before but i couldnt find a DIY so i have decided to do yet another DIY to repay OZHONDA and its memebers.

Step 1: Sit in the drivers seat facing the cluster which is in your dash. There are 2 skrews located in the top of the cluster's case (hard to explain lol). The arrows in the picture below point to the 2 skrews i am talking about. (This picture is from when i completed mine so its of the gli cluster not the cxi cluster).

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...e/PICT0031.jpg

Step 2: After removing the 2 skrews the casing around the cluster will come out, jiggle it bit by bit and the clips will become un clipped.

Step 3: After pulling the clusters casing out you will be able to see 4 skrews, 2 up the top of the cluster and 2 below the cluster. Undo all four of them.

Step 4: Pull out the cluster a little bit then undo the 3 connections, one up the top, one to the left and one down the bottom left.

Now you can pull apart the cluster. (Same process for both the gli and the cxi cluster)

Step 5: Take off the clear casing on the cluster by undoing the clips.

Step 6: Do the same to take off the black casing. The black plastic face with all of the warning signs should now just come off.

Step 7: Flip the cluster over and unskrew the 4 skrews on the back of the cluster that hold the odometer and speedo in.

Step 8: Remove the whole speedo (Speedo and odometer will be in one piece :D)

Step 9: Repeat steps 5, 6, 7 on the Gli cluster.

Step 10: Now replace the Gli's odometer and speedo with the one from your vehicle (The cxi speedo that u pulled out earlier). So your are now using the Gli cluster with your speedo and odometer.

Step 11: Now skrew your speedo with the odometer attached to it into the Gli cluster, via the 4 skrews in the back.

Step 12: Now put the Gli cluster with your speedo and odometer in it back together again by placing back on the black face with the warning lights on the cluster, then clip the black cover back on the cluster, now clip the clear cover back on the cluster. The Gli cluster (your new cluster) should now look the exact same as when you brought it, exept it will have your odometer and speedo in it.

Step 13: Re-connect the 3 plugs into the new cluster (Same plug holes). Push cluster back into the dash.

Step 14: Skrew back in the four skrews that hold the cluster to the car.

Step 15: Slowly slide the black cluster housing back into the dash.

Step 16: Skrew back in the 2 skrews to secure the black cluster housing.

Show your GF, mum, dad or who-ever, makes u feel smart :)

CHA CHING! Take it for a spin and make sure the odometer is ticking over and all the hazard lights work as well as headlights etc.

Chris.:wave:

EXTRA INFO (incase you get stuck) - Thanks to Neo_phase

Quote:

Originally Posted by neo_phase

Just some additional info + pics to help others!

Once you've done the steps to detach the cluster as per Gio's instructions here, you'll need to remove the plastic covering the speedo as per the image below:

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/v...Cluster_2a.jpg
I've already removed the clear plastic on this picture but the clips are sitting next to one another. Just use a screwdriver to push the clips down and pull it out.

Flip it around and this is what you'll find:
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/v...Cluster_1a.jpg
Blue circles: Where the wiring clip came out from and they need to go back into the same place.
Yellow circle: To remove the black plastic cover you'll need to turn this bulb holder and pull it out of its socket as it is attached to the black cover. Be delicate here.
Red circles: The 4 screws that the speedo is attached to.

Then you can remove the faceplate once the black and clear plastics are out:
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/v...Cluster_3a.jpg

So now you can turn it around and remove that 4 screws and remove the speedo.

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/v...Cluster_6a.jpg

Now just follow Gio's steps in putting everything back in your dash!

Hope this helps :thumbsup:
12-01-2008, 12:18 PM
RYCivic

awsome work Chris, really good step by step right up,

im so going to use this if i decide to put the ctr cluster in my gli haha
12-01-2008, 12:22 PM
Gio

Thanks ryan. Hope it helps you out. :wave:
12-01-2008, 12:51 PM
EK1.6LCIV

Nice read, will come in handy when I install my Spoon Cluster when such an item arises from the depths of the rare, lol
12-01-2008, 12:58 PM
Gio

lol as in ur sig :wave:
14-01-2008, 03:45 PM
one4spl

NOTE: The matt black paint on the dial of the gauges and mask attracts fingerprints like a mofo. Do *not* touch them where it can be seen!

Handling it with tissues is best. If you get prints on the mask or dials do *NOT* use thinner, kero, contact cleaner, etc to get them off. You could use CRC VCR head cleaner, but test it on a non-visible bit first to make sure it doesnt melt the paint or plastic. Spray some on a tissue and then wipe the print off, but it might not come off all that well anyways.
14-01-2008, 04:09 PM
Gio

Yeah i was careful to only hold it by the edges
25-06-2008, 12:04 AM
MikeyG

hey guys,

Thanks to GIO i did this tonight.. actaully 10 mins ago and it was very good.. everything is fine and everything if running correctly.. honestly it sounds hard but its so easy.. 9 screws and some clips thats it

nice work Gio
30-06-2008, 09:51 AM
Frankie

i was wondering would the CXI already have the RPM wiring there already
30-06-2008, 10:21 AM
DR HONDA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankie

i was wondering would the CXI already have the RPM wiring there already

Direct plug and play rpm will work.
30-06-2008, 11:07 AM
Frankie

okay so it there already

how much does the cluster cost
30-06-2008, 11:31 AM
DR HONDA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankie

okay so it there already

how much does the cluster cost

Ring any good honda wrecker eg. Ultimate Jap Spares 0296815066
Hontoys 0297294400
30-06-2008, 12:01 PM
Frankie

okay no worreis thanks dude
01-07-2008, 10:51 PM
MikeyG

check in parts section i got mine from acool (erwin) top bloke give him a pm he might have dude
10-07-2008, 12:47 PM
Gio

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeyG

hey guys,

Thanks to GIO i did this tonight.. actaully 10 mins ago and it was very good.. everything is fine and everything if running correctly.. honestly it sounds hard but its so easy.. 9 screws and some clips thats it

nice work Gio

No worries man, hope it helped :)
23-07-2008, 08:04 PM
97EK1

i had a look to see if i could do this to my ek9 cluster from my ek1 cluster but it looks like a different style part so it would be the same for the Spoon cluster i would assume.
28-08-2008, 07:21 PM
cvicek

hey, will this apply for civic ek4? or does it only apply for ek1?

i am thinking of getting the jdm cluster!!

very nice write up GIO.
28-08-2008, 08:31 PM
MikeyG

it does work.. just get ur original cluster and get new one.. take old odo metre and place it in new cluster done and done..
29-08-2008, 09:14 AM
cvicek

cool... getting a new cluster soon... :D

once again... awesome write up GIO
03-09-2008, 10:16 AM
philBo

Quote:

Originally Posted by 97EK1

i had a look to see if i could do this to my ek9 cluster from my ek1 cluster but it looks like a different style part so it would be the same for the Spoon cluster i would assume.

so can anyone confirm that the ek9 and ek4/em1 clusters are the same in design for this to work?
03-09-2008, 05:49 PM
MikeyG

both different... diff revs diff lights n i belive ek9 as more clips then ek4 correct if im wrong
03-09-2008, 09:41 PM
philBo

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeyG

both different... diff revs diff lights n i belive ek9 as more clips then ek4 correct if im wrong

LOL! dude i been around long enough to know the 'cosmetic' difference.
16-09-2008, 10:51 AM
Gio

Thanks heaps guys hope it helped
23-09-2008, 04:28 PM
me5t1za

Great thread Gio, did this today without any probs and works just fine!!!
25-09-2008, 03:43 PM
Gio

Thanks man!
16-01-2009, 05:56 PM
kenske

Great write up Gio!!! just did it and works great

the step where you take the 2 screws out and jiggle the black casing is annoying cos u cant tell if the clips will snap off but yanking it out bit by bit does the job.

but all in all thanks for a great DIY article
17-01-2009, 03:00 PM
Gio

No worries man. :thumbsup:
14-03-2009, 09:04 PM
munkaii

Did it to mine today. Easy as. Got a few pics from it to unworry those that are worried about doing something wrong.

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/1724/dsc0321.th.jpg

Back of the cluster. Those black and grey plastic things are ur LED/bulb holders for when you want to change dash colour. The 4 holes in the middle are the screws for the speedometer.

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/1805/dsc0323.th.jpg
Removing the speedometer and odometer.

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/9375/dsc0324z.th.jpg
Tachometer being put to good use.
20-03-2009, 02:01 PM
neo_phase

Great write up! I just rang Ultimate Jap Spares and they can post 1 down to me for $100. Is that reasonable?

Also, he actually asked if it's an auto/manual. Does it matter?
20-03-2009, 02:43 PM
redefine

it kinda matters. if its auto you will need the auto cluster, the only difference is that the auto has lights in the dash for P, D, N, R, etc...manual dosent.

posted that seems pretty good. i got mine from the wreckers for 100 bucks pick up.
20-03-2009, 03:48 PM
MikeyG

Quote:

Originally Posted by neo_phase

Great write up! I just rang Ultimate Jap Spares and they can post 1 down to me for $100. Is that reasonable?

Also, he actually asked if it's an auto/manual. Does it matter?

no if u have a auto gli cluster but your car is manual wont have any problems you will have the p d r n blahblah but it wont light but thats all but it will work
22-03-2009, 07:01 PM
underbelly

Thanks for the tutorial. Just wondering, do you have to disconnect your battery when attempting this? :)
23-03-2009, 10:13 AM
Gio

Nope i didnt man :)
23-03-2009, 01:01 PM
underbelly

cool. thanks for the reply man.
23-03-2009, 01:18 PM
Gio

No worries
25-03-2009, 07:44 PM
neo_phase

Just got my cluster in today and replaced mine within 30 minutes. Was a little tricky pulling apart the plastic cover (I didn't want to crack it) but it was all good! Cheers for the write up.
25-03-2009, 07:47 PM
Gio

Anyone know how to give rep around here :p lol
25-03-2009, 08:13 PM
neo_phase

:)

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/v...e/Picture1.png
27-03-2009, 08:04 AM
neo_phase

Just some additional info + pics to help others!

Once you've done the steps to detach the cluster as per Gio's instructions here, you'll need to remove the plastic covering the speedo as per the image below:

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/v...Cluster_2a.jpg
I've already removed the clear plastic on this picture but the clips are sitting next to one another. Just use a screwdriver to push the clips down and pull it out.

Flip it around and this is what you'll find:
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/v...Cluster_1a.jpg
Blue circles: Where the wiring clip came out from and they need to go back into the same place.
Yellow circle: To remove the black plastic cover you'll need to turn this bulb holder and pull it out of its socket as it is attached to the black cover. Be delicate here.
Red circles: The 4 screws that the speedo is attached to.

Then you can remove the faceplate once the black and clear plastics are out:
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/v...Cluster_3a.jpg

So now you can turn it around and remove that 4 screws and remove the speedo.

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/v...Cluster_6a.jpg

Now just follow Gio's steps in putting everything back in your dash!

Hope this helps :thumbsup:
05-08-2009, 09:43 AM
blackk

yer i know old thread, but i didnt want to start a new thread.
well i found out that my odometer and tripmeter isnt moving anymore on my em1. does anyone know what the problem seem to be? previous owner told me that he had some other cluster with lightings on it that his previous owner installed but then he changed it back to the stock. my mechanic advised me to buy a speedo assembly and replace it but im thinking of just getting the whole cluster with kms close to mine. Also what cluster would fit into an em1?
05-08-2009, 09:54 AM
Gio

Get an ek4 cluster or em1 cluster. They have the correct redline for your car, others will fit and work fine such as the gli cluster but the redline is different.

Just buy another em1/ek4 cluster and then swap the odometer over that this thread shows you how to do.
05-08-2009, 11:04 AM
blackk

thanks gio. rep to u
05-08-2009, 02:08 PM
Gio

No worries brother
07-08-2009, 09:23 PM
blackk

does anyone know the odometer/tripmeter problem?? speedo and tacho workin fine though
07-08-2009, 11:43 PM
redefine

what problem are you having?? if its not working, check the screws, cause the signal is given by them
08-08-2009, 11:09 AM
blackk

yeh its just not moving at all, i was advised to replace the speedo head assembly. noob question but where is that? haha and what does it look like
30-12-2009, 11:06 PM
tsg88

This is the only downfall of the CXi i've found, power accessories never really bother me in older cars, they have a habit of being more of a pain in the arse than anything... but having no tacho in a manual isn't... ideal? The Honda wasn't the only car I test drove without it, crazy manufacturers.

How legal is this... I plan to make a trip down to a wrecker and pick up some bits I need, if they have a Manual Gli there I might be tempted to pull out the gauge cluster...
02-01-2010, 05:17 PM
Gio

Its 100% legal i figure because you are using the original km's from your odo but just aquiring a new rev meter.
02-01-2010, 10:44 PM
tsg88

If I ever get bored on a weekend I'll probably give this a crack. Installed an entry level Alpine set today. Fixing as much as I can myself before hitting up the wreckers, its an old car so I expect a few things missing/broken but some items are shitting me lol.
07-08-2010, 03:43 PM
_(^_^)_

did this today and (^_^) managed to score the last manual gli cluster from the wreckers win
15-08-2010, 02:42 PM
Importsneezer

is it correct to say that a cxi will have the rpm wire ready to be plugged into the gli cluster? so plug and play. nothing else.
15-08-2010, 04:41 PM
UkuleleGod

Quote:

Originally Posted by Importsneezer

is it correct to say that a cxi will have the rpm wire ready to be plugged into the gli cluster? so plug and play. nothing else.

I have done this to my CXI. It is as easy as unplugging one and putting the other one in. The most complex bit of the whole process is opening up the cluster to replace the center dial so that you keep your Km's.
10-05-2011, 10:37 PM
rubixcube

ok I know this thread is old as hell...but I'm thinking of getting a CTR cluster for my EK and I want to keep the odo because it reads 155xxx ks, and the CTR is 100xxx...don't want to get into trouble with Qld Trans if I sell it or anything. How does one go about swapping the odo into the CTR cluster if the speedo face is attached? I don't want a stock EK speedo face in my CTR cluster...
20-11-2011, 05:05 PM
LD_Mart

Thanks for this, Helped out today :)
05-10-2012, 09:34 PM
bg60

Thank you for the DIY...I did it today, all in 15 minutes. Cheers.
18-02-2014, 11:13 PM
Darmanin

You can also straight swap in crv clusters.

However to keep your own mileage you will need to swap the faceplates by taking off the needles which will require a recalibration of the speedo.