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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Len on 28 April 2009, 20:24

Title: Changing Instrument Dials
Post by: Len on 28 April 2009, 20:24

Gonna have to do this myself now!
So have bought a set of dials - White faced with red hands., and ordered some blue LED's off ebay!
(yea I'm copying you Boney!)

My question is can you change the mileage on the other dials to suit my current mileage?
If so how do ya do it?

Title: Re: Changing Instrument Dials
Post by: boneybradley on 28 April 2009, 21:16

check autotrader etc as they have mileage correction places listed (its the clocks that get adjusted)

Title: Re: Changing Instrument Dials
Post by: kells on 28 April 2009, 22:44

guy that did my mileage charged me 30 quid, took him 2 mins to do, dials need to be out the car


you need any help on the dials you kno where im at matey, :)

Title: Re: Changing Instrument Dials
Post by: boneybradley on 28 April 2009, 22:48

the programme you need is called vag tacho.....and i know someone fairly local who has it (i will see if i can borrow it for a day or two  :wink:)

Title: Re: Changing Instrument Dials
Post by: Len on 29 April 2009, 09:30

No good. Have finished up in Rotherham! Bit far to come up for a clock change!

Title: Re: Changing Instrument Dials
Post by: Len on 30 April 2009, 12:55

Blue LED bulbs came today so will have to scout through Autotrader the! :sad:

Title: Re: Changing Instrument Dials
Post by: Len on 30 April 2009, 19:01

Oh and another question!

Turns out the set of clocks I have got are from an 8v. Maybe an Anni or a colour concept.
So yes they read lower on both the speedo and rev counter, not that, that matters! I mean 140 mph is more than sufficient and revs go up to 7500 approx, again which is fine.

But what me and Billy aint sure of is the connector - is that any different?

Title: Re: Changing Instrument Dials
Post by: Len on 01 May 2009, 10:46

So are all the connectors exactly the same?

Anyone?

Title: Re: Changing Instrument Dials
Post by: kells on 01 May 2009, 12:44

yes will work

Title: Re: Changing Instrument Dials
Post by: Len on 06 May 2009, 15:25

Thanks Brad!

Sorry not been keeping up with things on here lately!

Title: Re: Changing Instrument Dials
Post by: Len on 06 May 2009, 15:28

So have changed the 2 main light bulbs today, but is it worth also doing the turn indicator bulbs?

Title: Re: Changing Instrument Dials
Post by: kells on 06 May 2009, 17:44

i wouldnt unless they look black (as tho they are well worn)

Title: Re: Changing Instrument Dials
Post by: Len on 11 May 2009, 21:00

Did it Saturday and looks good!

Just gotta get the mileage changed back!

Title: Re: Changing Instrument Dials
Post by: Len on 12 May 2009, 15:41

Link to my project page for pics!

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=54405.80

Title: Re: Changing Instrument Dials
Post by: Mikester on 12 May 2009, 16:24

Quote from: Len on 12 May 2009, 15:41

Link to my project page for pics!

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=54405.80

Clean your dash! lol

Good work and write up, want to do my dials etc, but just one of "those" jobs.

Title: Re: Changing Instrument Dials
Post by: Len on 12 May 2009, 20:52

Blame the fag ash Mike!  :grin:

Alright I will now all the dash work is done for a while! Will use my magic stuff and give it all a good shine! :wink:

Title: Re: Changing Instrument Dials
Post by: Mikester on 12 May 2009, 21:15

Quote from: Len on 12 May 2009, 20:52

Blame the fag ash Mike!  :grin:

Alright I will now all the dash work is done for a while! Will use my magic stuff and give it all a good shine! :wink:

Good work, got to do a job properly. Attention to detail etc etc etc

Title: Re: Changing Instrument Dials
Post by: boneybradley on 12 May 2009, 21:19

Len i hope i take some credit for this mod?? (well you saw my seat dials with lovely led's  :cool: and seemed to like them?)

Title: Re: Changing Instrument Dials
Post by: Len on 13 May 2009, 15:17

Already gave your credit for it in the FIRST post!  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Changing Instrument Dials
Post by: Len on 13 May 2009, 15:17

Oh yeah! Have also ordered aero wipers! :wink:

Title: Re: Changing Instrument Dials
Post by: Len on 13 May 2009, 16:05

Just rang a copule of places about correcting the mileage and they want £50 if I go to them! Nearest is near Heathrow so another £20 fuel.
Hmmmm think I'll just change clocks over at MOT time!