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 Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 1:14 pm |
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I recently bought a 03 206 verve. Turns out I bought it from some dodgy a**e because I was stupidly trying to get a good deal.
The main of many problem with it is that the speedo needle is in the wrong place. I took it to a garage and they tried to move it back and it fixed it for a couple of days but since the needle's starting position is moving anticlockwise so that when the engine is off it shows 130mph. The garage suggested that I need a new instrument cluster but they are like 100 quid and I dont want to get it if thats not going to fix it. The most confusing part is that the speedo still goes round when you drive.
I am 21 and a total mechanical retard, desperately need some help from someone that knows what they are doing, lol. Do i just need to replace the cluster? Or is it some other electrical thing behind that?
Help
Thanks
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Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 1:19 pm |
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Cluster is f****d, sounds like the retard who had it before tried changing the background colour and made a bollox
Read the live data and if the speed on the live data is correct, then that comfirms the cluster is shafted
Make sure the new one has less miles than yours
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Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 1:19 pm |
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NOTE:
If you do fit a replacment cluster it MUST have a lower mileage then what is currently shown on your car!
A multiplexed 206 like this has anti clocking features built in.
Fitting a cluster with a HIGHER mileage will screw up your total mileage covered in the BSI & you cant get the true reading back easily or cheaply!
Fit a LOWER mileage cluster & the BSI will take care of it & stick the true correct mileage on for you 
There are also 2 different familys of cluster on the 206:
You need the multiplexed single connector plug / 2 reset pins on front type of cluster.
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Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 1:30 pm |
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So if I just replace the cluster with one with lower mileage then that should fix it?
That would be awesome, thanks so much for your help  Is replacing the cluster an easy job or would be easier to take it to a garage. Don't want to have to pay s**t loads to get someone to do it for me. Is there a guide for it anywhere? The Haynes manual or anything?
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Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 1:32 pm |
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| pelterz wrote: |
So if I just replace the cluster with one with lower mileage then that should fix it?
That would be awesome, thanks so much for your help Is replacing the cluster an easy job or would be easier to take it to a garage. Don't want to have to pay s**t loads to get someone to do it for me. Is there a guide for it anywhere? The Haynes manual or anything? |
Correct, LOWER mileage multiplexed type cluster as I pointed out above.
Pull the plastic dash surround towards you, undo the 1 torx screw, lift the cluster out & remove the 1 connector plug on back.
Refitting is reversal of removal.
About 2 mintes work to replace the cluster 
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Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 1:33 pm |
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Just make sure it's from a '51 plate or newer, has lower mileage and from a Petrol like yours
They're easy to replace, just pull the hood off then unscrew them. % mins tops
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