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Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:17 pm |
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Joined: Sep 12, 2010 Posts: 36
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i changed my dials today and i think i f**ked them up. my petrol and me engine temp are showing me the wrong readings i had under half tank of petrol now i have full and my engine temp is above half when i turn the car on. can anybody help please?
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Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:20 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 2874
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Location: Chichester, Sussex
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Take the dials back off and move the needle?
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Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:21 pm |
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i have done this many of times they wont move?
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Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:27 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 4455
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Location: Essex
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Re check the wiring & make sure you've not shorted a wire out.
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Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:31 pm |
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na i aint shorted a wire they come on and move when i turn the car on but they just read wrong?
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Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:41 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 4455
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Location: Essex
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Perhaps the dials aren't compatible then.
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Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:42 pm |
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im thinking it was when i touched the needles as i took them off to change them and forgot to keep in same position i need to know how to get them back lol
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Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:55 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 4455
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Location: Essex
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I thought you'd already tried moving the needles?
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Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:57 pm |
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yh i had but when i moved them they dint actually move if u understand. i kept turning them but when i turn the car on they start half way and so i end up with a full tank. even tho i aint. do u understand. or am i confusing you lol
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Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 8:01 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 4455
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Location: Essex
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I'm easily confused lol. I still think it might be a compatabilty issue. G seems to be having similar issues as well.
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Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 8:10 pm |
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lol me to i confuse my self sometimes. haha well it does make sense sort of i have to admit i did order the wrong one but the only thing diff is that it has the engine temp and oil temp but it shouldnt make a diff to my petrol.
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