Many FD problems

Started by ELA, March 24, 2013, 08:19:46 PM

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ELA

1. RPM gauge fluctuates all over the place on it\'s own accord. I have downloaded the manual but it doesn\'t say how to remove the instrument cluster so that I can check what the problem is. Any guide on here for the cluster removal. I have done a search but could find anything.
 
2. Stock oil pressure gauge doesn\'t work. Instrument cluster removal again?
 
3. I need to swap the rear fog light to the other side for Germany. How do you remove the stock rear light assembly?
 
4. I have a few defi gauges; the Ex temp gauge lights up/flashes on start but the needle doesn\'t move, infact it stays permanently just past the max temp reading when either on or off. Can the defi gauges be stripped down to check what the problem is? I don\'t seem to be able to undo the front glass face.
Far left gauge

 
5. Can I purchase a Defi oil temp sensor alone (I already have the gauge, but the sensor is damaged)?

Which connects to hear:

 
6. Does anyone know the likely place this vacuum hose has disconnected from. I found it lying just above the gearbox near the bulkhead.

 
7. What should be connected to this point. It seems a hose is missing. As the car has been modified it may not be required. Any help much appreciated.

Grizzly

No.1 http://www.negative-camber.org/crispyrx7/dash.htm it can be done with the steering wheel in place but tbh for what it is i found it much better to take the Wheel off to get a bit of access. Just remember the Top cowl and clocks slide back towards you Not Up!! its a common mistake and will brake all the clips on the top dome.

No.2 Yeh its all one cluster unit, so have a look while clocks are out, bit of a heads up. Try unplugging and plugging in the clocks as the connections get dirty and they start to play up.

No.3 If its a Jap import they don\'t have rear fogs as such but if you mean a UK spec one the Fog light is in the bumper next to the rear No plate and if you look close you will see the red cross head screws you need to remove. If you are meaning the main rear light cluster http://www.rotaryaddicts.com/?page_id=446

No.4 TBH i don\'t know much about Defi Gauge faults but in past experience its usually a sensor fault rather then the gauge.....

no.5 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OIL-FUEL-Pressure-sensor-For-BLITZ-DEFI-HKS-TRUST-GREDDY-DFS007001-/321045903842?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4abfd3b9e2 i have recently bought a Defi Pressure sensor and it was £100 it you want my advice i\'d move yours to a safer place the sump plug is used often in the scheme of things so it will get damaged again.

No.6 Get a mirror and have a look to see if there is any Vac ports open (missing a pipe) does it go ok? secondary Turbo kicks in ok etc?

Grizzly

Regarding the Bottom pic No.7 i think your looking at the end of the Adjuster??

Grizzly

Just thinking, N0.2 is likely to be the Sensor on the engine as well but being as its not working at all could be Gauge,wiring or sensor so you will just have to work back.

ELA

Grizzly you are a star, many thanks for your help;-)