This could be a good longer-term solution .... but not a short-term fix unless the OP has VCDS, as the cluster requires coding to the car for it to start and run.The explanation Steve has given you there is spot on. If you’re still after a little guidance I’m happy to accept a FaceTime/WhatsApp video call to take you through it.
It is a fairly simple process and doesn’t take long. I do actually have a spare set of instruments you can have which have perfect fascia, this will save your having to paint yours but entirely up to you. You can have the cluster for £15 plus £5 next day (MyHermes) delivery. If you was interested and paid this evening, the package would be at the local Hermes shop first thing in the morning. £20 total which is probably less than the cost of wet&dry paper, panel wipe, primer, paint and a matt lacquer.
Kind regards,
Tom
We overlapped!?Just replace the front, it's only clipped in place.
- Bret
This could be a good longer-term solution .... but not a short-term fix unless the OP has VCDS, as the cluster requires coding to the car for it to start and run.
That's great how-to, cheers Birchall.There are two hex bolts inside the "hood" of the cluster. Then you can gently remove the hood.
Then there are three bolts holding the cluster in. one at the back in the centre and two more hidden behind the small flexible cover that sits between the steering column and the cluster, this lifts off (pull it forward first) be gentle with it, it can be fragile.
Watch out for those two hidden bolts you can easily drop them. I put a bit of "blue tack" on the end of the driver to try and stop them dropping.
Then you need to disconnect the connectors (the coloured clip lifts and pulls up to release the connector)
Steve B
Sorry for getting back this late, thanks for the offer, but I'm running a bit low on funds atm so I just have to leave it, thanks again.The explanation Steve has given you there is spot on. If you’re still after a little guidance I’m happy to accept a FaceTime/WhatsApp video call to take you through it.
It is a fairly simple process and doesn’t take long. I do actually have a spare set of instruments you can have which have perfect fascia, this will save your having to paint yours but entirely up to you. You can have the cluster for £15 plus £5 next day (MyHermes) delivery. If you was interested and paid this evening, the package would be at the local Hermes shop first thing in the morning. £20 total which is probably less than the cost of wet&dry paper, panel wipe, primer, paint and a matt lacquer.
Kind regards,
Tom