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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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hi guys, i fitted sum white dials 2day. However, my water temp and fuel gauge aint working no more I had to take the needles off to do this.

Would i be able to buy a dash agen? and will it work? :S
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 09:17 PM
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make sure the press connectors are well fitted (pins into the clips on the flexy wiring bit)
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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if you push needles on too far, they won't move...
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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if i take the needles out, do i have to put them back exactly how it was or will it set itself back? :S
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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exactly how they came off
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 10:00 PM
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Well looks like ive fooked up my dials

Ive seen sum1's dials on ebay. wud the fuel guage and temp guage work if i stick that in?
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