I have got a mk2b and I am wondering how to remove the needles from my dash display to change the led's any help would be appreciated

if they are the same as the mk2 they just pull off (i used a fork to get mine off)

make sure you remember where the dials go when the ignition is on so you can fit them back in the right place

or before you take them off, move them to their furthest position, mark them up with masking tape or something then when refitting them, turn the "pin" to the same point (until it wont go further) then put the needle on so it lines up with the masking tape

Great help. many thanks :worship:

So are the leds for the dash the same as the ones for the center console then? Was it hard to solder them?

Punto.Jack said:

So are the leds for the dash the same as the ones for the center console then? Was it hard to solder them?

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The LED's for the dash and switches (city steering, elec windows etc) are the same

the centre console uses bulbs (not LED's but im unsure of the type)

Hope this helps

Mike

mikejt said:

The LED's for the dash and switches (city steering, elec windows etc) are the same

the centre console uses bulbs (not LED's but im unsure of the type)

Hope this helps

Mike

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Cheers mate, i wonder how many bulbs i will need for my new dash with rev counter and temp gauge, but yeah was the soldering hard? or you just need a steady hand?

Punto.Jack said:

Cheers mate, i wonder how many bulbs i will need for my new dash with rev counter and temp gauge, but yeah was the soldering hard? or you just need a steady hand?

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I would guess at about 9 or 10

but you can check this before you start if you are planning on doing it (remember there will be 4 orange ones for the needles, these should be left orange or changed to red... not sure how red would turn out with the needles being orange)

The soldering is quite tricky, i only have little, basic soldering experiance and managed it (tweezers are helpful) also you shouldnt spend too long on each LED (i.e. a few seconds soldering, if you havnt finished it, wait a few seconds for it to cool down then try again)


Mike

Yeah i havent done soldering since i was at school haha. i think i should be okay, i just dont wanna bugger it all up, cheers for the advice mate, i will get this done when ive got the new cluster

no worries, what cluster do you have now? non rev counter or rev counter verion?

got a one without the rev counter bt just brought one with a rev counter today. so i will order those leds soon i might do the indicator one pink

oooh right, iv done my indicators blue, was going to do the lights blue aswel but then there would have been too much blue on the dash!

im considering an upgrade.... how much are you paying to get it proxy alligned do you know? if not, could you let me know when you do please

Thanks

Mike

hey mate, i got my new cluster today, it came in less than 24 hours now that wht i call quick im taking apart the old one noq. well im gunna fone up a fiat garage on tuesday to see when i can get it done, i will let you know. so great having a rev counter and temp gauge, even has lights for if a door is open or a bulb is out

You need to prise off the needles (move them to there furthest point either way then mark them up with masking tape then when you come to put them back on, make sure the pin is at its furthest point and put the needles back on in line with the tape)

when you have removed the needles, turn the unit over and you will see metal clips, push the centres with a flat screwdriver so they are lined up with the slot in the PCB, undo the plastic clips, then you should be able to prise it out..

Hope that helps

Mike

Cheers for that i realized the needles had to come out but not with out a fight. ive got it all apart now im gunna order those leds now this thread has helped me so much. Cheers mate

glad to have helped

just out of curiosity, how many bulbs does it need?

Well i took the old cluster apart. ive ordered 8 for the gauges, i reckon it might need less leds coz the gauges are smaller but i ordered enough anyway, got some pink ones

And to solder did you put the solder on the pad then place the led on it then heat up with the solder then press down?

I think i put a blob of solder on one side, positioned the LED, melter the solder, then did the other side in 1 go (if you understand what i mean)

REMEMBER TO GET THEM THE RIGHT WAY!!!!!

I kept forgetting which way they came off so had to go and check by plugging it into the car and placing the LED in position (mainly on the switch panel as some were different ways so i couldnt go off the last one)

Cool yeah i get you cheers, yeah i will remember haha, i cant wait to get the leds now whoop whoop

hey Mate, Im gunna buy i soldering iron today, I dont know which one is the best one to get one will i needle type tip or flatten.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criteria=soldering iron&source=15