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Re: Plus Dials - Can I change the Odometer Reading?
[Re: Jay1984]
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21/11/2016 13:29
21/11/2016 13:29
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GrahamL
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There's no particular method or "trick" to doing this, you have to take the whole thing apart to get right down to the rotating dials, reset them by hand and then put everything back together.
It takes maybe 10-15 mins once you have the instrument cluster out of the dash.
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Re: Plus Dials - Can I change the Odometer Reading?
[Re: Jay1984]
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22/11/2016 09:42
22/11/2016 09:42
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Cool, thanks chaps! I'll give it a go this week. I already bought a new "pinin farina" badge just in case I destroy this one in my attempt to remove!!
Cheers,
J Slide a piece of paper behind the badge in between the pins to prevent scratches, then push the centre of the badge up with you thumbs to reveal the hole hiding the centre 3mm allen retaining screw, page 183 of the Coupé Fiat manual.
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Re: Plus Dials - Can I change the Odometer Reading?
[Re: Jay1984]
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22/11/2016 21:31
22/11/2016 21:31
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Pininfarina badge.....
Run the engine till warm whilst directing the centre cabin vents directly at the badge - makes it warm, relaxed and supple and more forgiving to manipulation than it would be otherwise when it really is a strip of brittle plastic.
Particularily seeing as you are now doing it in the cold of Autumn/Winter !.
Ive done mine on both cars (without wincing !)with this method first. You cant make it worse by giving it a try ?.
Jon
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Re: Plus Dials - Can I change the Odometer Reading?
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22/11/2016 23:10
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Jon the badge is made of metal, but whatever works oops, I've never removed them completely from the dashplate - are they?. I stand corrected if they are..... but still try the warming up method as I'm sure it worked for me ???.
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Re: Plus Dials - Can I change the Odometer Reading?
[Re: Jay1984]
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09/12/2016 00:38
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Have a look at this pic . you've got two shafts that can be popped from the white plastic frame and then spend a bit of time juggling the cogs all around!. Not sure if its safe to attempt to do this with the dial face still in situ - anyone else know ? The reason why mine had to dismantled was because the speedo stopped working (crazy readings or zero)- whittled down to a dead transistor that was cooked. All replaced, but now with a heatsink for future survivability !
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Re: Plus Dials - Can I change the Odometer Reading?
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09/12/2016 10:27
09/12/2016 10:27
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You don't tackle this from the front so don't touch the needle or the screws. The speedo pod needs to be removed from the rear casing, it's very easy to mess this up so if you're willing to cover courier costs and send me a piture of your present mileage I'll adjust the mileage for you foc. Yup.... this looks like the safest option!! I'll send u a PM later today. Thanks, it's much appreciated!! J
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Re: Plus Dials - Can I change the Odometer Reading?
[Re: Jay1984]
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20/12/2016 18:14
20/12/2016 18:14
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Big thumbs up to Joe, he turned my dials around in record time! What a legend! Thanks Again Joe. J
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