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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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Just installed white gauges into my 02 Accord, 4DR, SE, AT, and now the Temp gauge is not working. How can I fix this?
 
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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Default RE: White Gauges Problem

did you take the needle off during the installation?
and this may sound obvious, but did you make sure everything was plugged back in when you put the gauge cluster back in?
 
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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1. If you took the needle off, that sucks for you.

2. Double check connections

3. There is a sending unit right below the distributor on the cylinder head. It looks like a big brass ****** nipple with a single wire lead on it.
 
Old Dec 17, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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ORIGINAL: finch13

1. If you took the needle off, that sucks for you.
Why does it suck? I did take the needles off before installing the gauges. I think I only unplugged 3 wiring harneses on the back of the cluster.
 
Old Dec 17, 2008 | 11:59 AM
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Honda gauges dont like their needles removed, i dont know why.


 
Old Dec 17, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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OK, so new cluster it is. Anyone know where I can get one?
 
Old Dec 17, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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If its just the temp gauge, you may be able to fix it. Wait for one of the more experienced members to post in here.
 
Old Dec 17, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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Is the back of the needle touching and rubbing on the white gauge itself? had that problem once, just trimed alittle off.
 
Old Dec 17, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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Im not sure. When I move the needle up and down, its free flowing, no resistance.
 
Old Dec 17, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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did you break the needles off, or did the heads slide off the shafts, they should be glued on. Most don't come off, have you looked at the back of the gauges? Are the three screws there and in the right position?
 



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