dtjames 0 Posted July 2, 2004 I have uploaded 3 images for you to view and troubleshoot for me. 1 What is the "Floating" insulated terminal? (858) 2 What is the "Floating" red terminal? (859) 3 Why is the dash not quite fitting perfectly? Is there an adjustment I can make? (860) ...youll find the images here: http://www.welsh-wizard.net/images/corrado Smarties for the winner :D TIA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Edwards 0 Posted July 2, 2004 1. Good question - well put (some of them are spare though as standard). 2. Something after-market (wrong type of connector for VW). 3. Check the cluster is seated properly 1st. If it is, slacken off the screws holding its supports to the dash and the centre/drivers' side dash mountings and "flex" the shell of the dash until it lines up. Re-tighten the fixing screws. It's basically cardboard on a (thin) pressed metal frame and sags over time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted July 2, 2004 1. Got the same on mine, plus a couple of others loitering around aimlessly up there. Brown wires of that guage are usually associated with the interior light switch in the A frame. Maybe it's deleted when you have an alarm fitted? 2. As per Mike. 3. Could be someone has had the clocks out in the past and not realigned them properly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtjames 0 Posted July 2, 2004 Is there a knack to re-aligning them as they seem very firmly fitted? ... as does the plastic frame I have taken off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue_Joe 0 Posted July 2, 2004 The knack is using a small torch held in you mouth (the only way I could do it!) just look down either side of the cluster there is a round peg that protrudes from each side of the dash that sits in a little "cradle" Use the torchlight to make sure the cluster is seated properly and evenly. This way the securing screws will also fit easily into place. Hope this helps! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtjames 0 Posted July 2, 2004 I have added more pictures now (865 & 881) Does this help diagnose my problem? As you can see in 881, the facia sits correctly, but the dials are miles out of sync ! Everything works, I just think I should be able to get it to sit right too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtjames 0 Posted July 2, 2004 Is there a strip of something that should sit between the cluster and the panel that fits in front, or does everyone else's fit snugly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtjames 0 Posted July 2, 2004 With no solution, I have put it back together and will take it to a garage tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Edwards 0 Posted July 2, 2004 Like I said first time round... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtjames 0 Posted July 2, 2004 Mike Edwards, , Flexing my dash is not the solution. There seems to be 1/2 spacer missing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Edwards 0 Posted July 2, 2004 Sorry - no. There is no spacer, so it isn't missing. Good luck with the garage btw... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtjames 0 Posted July 2, 2004 Does anyone have a (or know of a ) piccie of the dash with the cosmetic fascia off so I can see if I have a defect? The whole dial cluster seems to be set back 1/2 inch. (sorry for trying to explain it so many ways) :? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Edwards 0 Posted July 2, 2004 2nd attempt to explain the problem: There are 2 braces that screw onto the back of the dash on the driver's side on which the instrument cluster mounts. The mounting is formed by 2 cut-outs in these braces (one o each side) into which a lug on each side of the cluster fits. The cluster is held in position by 2 screws - one either side of the cluster that screw into the braces. There is no adjustment in this mounting, but there is some adjustment in the position of the braces and attached cluster achieved by slakening off the screws that hold the braces onto the back of the dash and the mounting of the dash itself. Given that the dash is essentially vinyl covered cardboard with some easily bent steel reinforcement it isn't surprising that it sags over time. To adjust the position of the cluster relative to the trim it is therefore neccesary to slacken off the screws holding the braces onto the back of the dash - and the mountings of the dash itself - and flex it such that the metal reinforcement assumes its original shape. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtjames 0 Posted July 2, 2004 Thank you Mike Edwards, I will be trying again tomorrow. http://welsh-wizard.net/images/corrado/RIMG0865.JPG Is that one of the screws you are talking about slackening? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtjames 0 Posted July 4, 2004 I have had the whole thing out now - sod it ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Edwards 0 Posted July 4, 2004 No - that's one of the screws that holds the cluster in position on the braces. Follow the bit of metal it screws into (one of the braces) down to where it meets the back of the dash. The screw you want to slacken off is there. There will be another screw at the other end, plus one top and bottom on the other brace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
