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Old 02-19-06, 11:16 AM
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Unhappy 1 st gen gauge cluster removal

I bought agauge cluster from ebay and I want to replace my old one any help on how to remove the cluster ? I did a search and could not find anything
Old 02-19-06, 04:11 PM
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Remove trim piece around ignition key and dimmer switch. Remove 2 screws ont top the the cluster and 2 screws under the trim pieces. Pry the top of the cluster down and the pull it out.
Old 02-15-07, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by turbogs300
Remove trim piece around ignition key and dimmer switch. Remove 2 screws ont top the the cluster and 2 screws under the trim pieces. Pry the top of the cluster down and the pull it out.
I have a needle to replace since one of them is out. Do I just slip it off and slip the new on it? thanks
Old 02-15-07, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by LexAristo
I have a needle to replace since one of them is out. Do I just slip it off and slip the new on it? thanks
Yes you do just pull off the old needles and put on the new ones. Becareful pulling them off, It might seem hard and they dont wanna come off but they do. Then just put in the other needles nice and secure.
Old 02-16-07, 07:14 AM
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How much u pay for the cluster smuv gs3 ?! How much u pay for the needle Lex?!
Old 02-17-07, 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by dbltakegs3
Yes you do just pull off the old needles and put on the new ones. Becareful pulling them off, It might seem hard and they dont wanna come off but they do. Then just put in the other needles nice and secure.


Thanks sopalla!
Old 05-04-08, 02:10 AM
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Just wondering how some of the guys replace the needles with white LED's?

ALso how much are the needles?
Old 05-30-08, 04:42 PM
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Same problem here, My LED's are out on the left side of the Gauges..I cant see my RPM's due to this...And the Speed and RPM needles are blown out..What do i do ?????

P.S. I im new to the Club lexus family...i have a 96 GS 300 with 160k on it, Runs like the first day got it.
Old 05-31-08, 04:59 AM
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man, i didnt know the needles goin out was that common. Mine used to flicker at the rhythm of my bass, but now its just dead.
Old 05-31-08, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by turbogs300
Remove trim piece around ignition key and dimmer switch.
Not sure why you mentioned this... Its been a while since i took my cluster out but i don't think this is necessary.
Old 09-22-09, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Jmai22
Not sure why you mentioned this... Its been a while since i took my cluster out but i don't think this is necessary.
it actually makes it easier, if you remove the trim piece. there are two bottom screws that hold the cluster in place behind the trim piece. I'm actually in the process of removing my cluster and replacing the needles right now.
Old 10-29-09, 06:52 AM
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Where can I get a new needle?
Old 10-29-09, 07:33 PM
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you NEED to remove the trim piece that has the dimmer switch, and traction switches in it.

under it are 2 screws that hold the cluster in
Old 10-17-10, 08:50 AM
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Where can you find oem or aftermarket needles? Would any type of needles work @ all?
Old 10-19-10, 08:42 AM
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One of my needles is going out too, and both of them are also sticking
I have to do a "drum roll" on my dash to get them going every day. Will this be corrected with the new needles?
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