Scratched trip computer screen!!!

scope22 · 10-17-2017, 02:53 PM

I have a base cluster i dont need, once you remove the dark coating i don't think there is anything you can do, short of removing all coating and respraying if you can find someone that could even do that. i think its cheaper to just buy a new gauge cluster and replace it, used ones are pretty cheap, before installing it, make sure to take it to the dealer so they can reset the milage counter.

ToonaFish · 10-18-2017, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by scope22

I have a base cluster i dont need, once you remove the dark coating i don't think there is anything you can do, short of removing all coating and respraying if you can find someone that could even do that. i think its cheaper to just buy a new gauge cluster and replace it, used ones are pretty cheap, before installing it, make sure to take it to the dealer so they can reset the milage counter.

I'm leaning towards buying a used gauge cluster. For now I blocked off the screen with black electrical tape. How much would you sell yours for and how will you sell it, scope22?

I can either replace the whole unit and have Nissan set the odometer to where it should be, or try to take the screen piece from the replacement (incoming) unit and install it in place of the scratched piece. If this latter method does not endanger the assembly of both the original and replacement units, I might have a shop do it for me when I bring the car in soon for something else.

Thanks to all for your advice.

scope22 · 10-18-2017, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ToonaFish

I'm leaning towards buying a used gauge cluster. For now I blocked off the screen with black electrical tape. How much would you sell yours for and how will you sell it, scope22?

I can either replace the whole unit and have Nissan set the odometer to where it should be, or try to take the screen piece from the replacement (incoming) unit and install it in place of the scratched piece. If this latter method does not endanger the assembly of both the original and replacement units, I might have a shop do it for me when I bring the car in soon for something else.

Thanks to all for your advice.

looks like you have a sport cluster, mine is base, so you can use it to replace that window only not the whole thing, but i dont know how easy that would be? again i have a base (not sport) cluster i can sell for $50 +pp + shipping

ToonaFish · 10-20-2017, 11:50 PM

Aw, darn. I just found out that the instrument gauge cluster for the base trim does not have gear number display. I really don't know how troublesome it would be to detach the top lid of the trip computer to access the screen piece. It could be held in place either by a snap-on mechanism just like most interior trim items, or glued to the bottom side which is connected to the motherboard.

From calling and online research, it seems Nissan does not have the capability to correct odometer mileage number at the dealership, if the solution is to buy a used gauge cluster. They can however set the mileage for new clusters before shipping them out.

The only two ways to get correct mileage number with a used gauge cluster are to buy one with slightly more mileage or have a speedometer specialist adjust it using a device. In general, dealerships don't work on odometers or dash clusters enough to justify keeping an expensive device just for that purpose.

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scope22 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 1,179 Drives: wife crazy Rep Power: 56	I have a base cluster i dont need, once you remove the dark coating i don't think there is anything you can do, short of removing all coating and respraying if you can find someone that could even do that. i think its cheaper to just buy a new gauge cluster and replace it, used ones are pretty cheap, before installing it, make sure to take it to the dealer so they can reset the milage counter. Jayhovah likes this.

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ToonaFish Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 11 Drives: 16 370Z Sport 6MT GM Rep Power: 9	Aw, darn. I just found out that the instrument gauge cluster for the base trim does not have gear number display. I really don't know how troublesome it would be to detach the top lid of the trip computer to access the screen piece. It could be held in place either by a snap-on mechanism just like most interior trim items, or glued to the bottom side which is connected to the motherboard. From calling and online research, it seems Nissan does not have the capability to correct odometer mileage number at the dealership, if the solution is to buy a used gauge cluster. They can however set the mileage for new clusters before shipping them out. The only two ways to get correct mileage number with a used gauge cluster are to buy one with slightly more mileage or have a speedometer specialist adjust it using a device. In general, dealerships don't work on odometers or dash clusters enough to justify keeping an expensive device just for that purpose.