dash swap
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mypugscool
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dash swap
how difficault is it to swap the instument cluster, i have a 1.8 lxs d8 s plate, and it has the dash with the pug badge in it and id like to fit the one with oil temp or pressure, ive seen a few d8s with this dash, will i have to get a d8 one or will the d9 fit
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teamster1975
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Re: dash swap
It's a piece of cake.
Unlock the steering wheel and pull it out as far as it will go & push it down,
Remove 3 screws in the top of the instrument surround and gently pull it out; work your way around releasing the vents as you pull. Watch out for the vinyl on the hooded bit of the dash as the screw posts snag on it; it's a bit of a fiddle getting it past the steering wheel!
Remove 4 screws in the instrument cluster. Grasp it near the top and roll it towards you, there are 2 connectors to disconnect then it can be removed.
On a side note, I had an lx 1.8 too and tried this; the oil level gauge didn't work so I consigned it to the parts cupboard! I guess you'd need the oil level sensor for it to work!
Unlock the steering wheel and pull it out as far as it will go & push it down,
Remove 3 screws in the top of the instrument surround and gently pull it out; work your way around releasing the vents as you pull. Watch out for the vinyl on the hooded bit of the dash as the screw posts snag on it; it's a bit of a fiddle getting it past the steering wheel!
Remove 4 screws in the instrument cluster. Grasp it near the top and roll it towards you, there are 2 connectors to disconnect then it can be removed.
On a side note, I had an lx 1.8 too and tried this; the oil level gauge didn't work so I consigned it to the parts cupboard! I guess you'd need the oil level sensor for it to work!
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
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mypugscool
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Re: dash swap
will the d9s fit or will it have to be from a d8, and has anyone got one
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steve_earwig
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Re: dash swap
I don't think you really want one from a D9, BSI and all that.
Unskilled meddling sin©e 2007
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teamster1975
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Re: dash swap
I've got a funny feeling the connectors are different anyway, not 100% sure
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
Re: dash swap
D8 and D9 instrument clusters are not interchangeable unless you fancy replacing half the cars electrical systems
<steve_earwig> I think this forum is more about keeping our cars going with minimal outlay than giving our cars more reason to go bang
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jameslxdt
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Re: dash swap
get the coupe dials, thats what i put in my D8, they look the buisness 
the wiring is partly there for the oil temp gauge, you need the sensor and extend the wiring slightly
the wiring is partly there for the oil temp gauge, you need the sensor and extend the wiring slightly
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mypugscool
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Re: dash swap
have you got picks of that it sounds good