Nissan Skyline El Dials (blue)

[Sloane]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/93-97-Nissan-Skylin...5QQcmdZViewItem

The guy posted them up after I bought my $120 ones....

seems the seller has good feedback if I was anyone else here i would snap theses ones up as they only 51 bux delivered

[mrgtt]

haha man your thread got me into buying a set for my brothers r32 paid 63.50 delivered second hand though but just as good..howd u go recieve urs yet?

[Sloane]

haha man your thread got me into buying a set for my brothers r32 paid 63.50 delivered second hand though but just as good..howd u go recieve urs yet?

Just got home from work now.

But haven't received them yet so should be here by either Monday or Tuesday.

Yeah they are really appealing and give more light instead of the stock darl look.

I'm just thinking whether i should get them professionally installed or attempt myself....

[mrgtt]

do it your self save you a few hundred my friend has done it a few times he said first time took him about 1 and half hours but now he prob do it in half an hour

[davib]

i have no idea how to even take the dash out !?!?!

how do u ?

[Sloane]

i have no idea how to even take the dash out !?!?!

how do u ?

I came across instructions on ebay from the product they were selling.

The following is a generic installation guide.

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• The first step is to remove the instrument cluster. Removing the 2 screws located in the top portion of the cowl, and gently pulling on the bottom portion of the instrument cowl. The panel is usually on held on clips so you will have to pull it out. Then remove the remaining 4 screws (two on the top portion, and the other two on the bottom right and left respectively) holding down the actual cluster and slowly remove it. Now you have very little room to work with, as the connectors need to be carefully unfastened and removed. BE CAREFUL! Do not damage any of the connectors or part of the cluster's backside.
  
• Now you will remove the front clear face shield, do this by pushing in the retaining pieces which are found on the corners, then slide it out the clear glass. This will remove the face, and allow you access to the gauges. When installing the gauges. Take precautions,
  • DO NOT PULL THE NEEDLES OUT
    
  • DO NOT MOVE THE FUEL NEEDLE. KEEP IT IN ONE PLACE WHILE SLIDING THE GAUGES
    
  • DO NOT BEND THE NEEDLE
    
  • THE WORST THING IS PULLING OUT THE SPEEDO / RPM NEEDLES. HOLD THE NEEDLES DOWN WHILE SLIDING THE GAUGES IN.
    
  • YOU CAN MOVE THE NEEDLE LEFT AND RIGHT TO GET A GOOD SPOT TO SLIDE IN THE GAUGES BUT DO NOT PULL IT UP.
    

  [*]Carefully unscrew the 2 screws holding the RPM / SPEEDO face gauges on. (IF NECESSARY ONLY - pull the needle stopper slowly! You can damage it if you use any sharp tip. Use needle nose pliers. Slowly and gently push and work the gauges on. You may want to use a rounded tip (like a pen) and push the bubbled gauge where the needle is. If you don't, then it may interfere with the proper operation. The fit will be tight as it is, and having the extruding underside is best to get out of the way. You then replace the screws and needle stop.)

  [*]Next will remove the screws and needle stops on the speedo and need to slide the trip odometer hole over first. Then work the needle in and work the gauge on. This one will require a lot of time. If you did the speedo and tachometer gauges they will have free play. Meaning they don't have any tension stopping or slowing them from doing what they were designed for. After your prolonged battle to get the gauges on, you will string the power lines out of the cluster and place the transparent face back on. Gently and slowly close it to not kink any line. Do not put the instrument cluster back into its place yet.

  [*]Wires Connection: Power and ground leads are hardwired to the power inverter (black box). The power lead (red wire), which has an in-line 1-amp fuse, should be connected to your vehicle's dash lights power wire or cigarette lighter power wire. While the ground lead (black wire) should be connected to an existing ground wire or any clean metal surface.

  [*]2-pin female connectors are hardwired to the power inverter. Connect each gauge overlay to these connectors.

  [*]Power Inverter, Dimming Switch or On/Off Switch Mounting: (If comes with the kit) Using the supplied self-adhesive foam pad, you can mount the power inverter and dimming switch or on/off switch on any flat surface. Each kit comes with either Dimming Switch or On/Off Switch, but not both.

  [*]Put everything back together in the reverse step as you pulled everything out.

Installation Note:

#1 -- Gauge installation is recommended for experienced installers.

#2 -- The power inverter for the indiglos is very sensitive. You could burn it out if the wattage is too high. To prevent this from happening, you can connect a separate 10 Amp fuse inline with the red wire

#3 -- If the gauge faces are loose, you can use 3M thin double sided tape to stick them on the stock gauges.

here is the link to that text anyway

http://stores.ebay.com.au/Glow-Dials/Dials...nstruction.html

I also have another website link with pictures going through the process with you.

But ill have to get that when I get home.

Hope that helps.

[Sloane]

Hey Guys just an update.

I got my EL Dials today so going to spend some time with installing them.

The seller supplied a burnt Cd with installation instructions which had pictures.

Here is the Installation document

TheInstallationELDIAL.doc

Paid Wednesday 08/07/08

Received Tuesday 15/07/08 (today)

From: Melbourne

To: Gold Coast

Express Post

I took some pictures of the kit and what it contains and some quality photos of the kit up close.

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Enjoy

Anyway I will be off installing these and will post back on the outcome.

Edited July 15, 2008 by Greddy Skyline

[mrgtt]

hey bud i recieved mine on monday paid friday so was pretty quick from melb to adel it took about 45 minutes to install looks great wil post pics soon!

[Sloane]

hey bud i recieved mine on monday paid friday so was pretty quick from melb to adel it took about 45 minutes to install looks great wil post pics soon!

I installed mine

but having trouble figuring which wire to crimp the positive (+) and Negative too (-)

I get this weird buzzing sound when lights on and the dials are on too.

so don't know whats the go with that.

[mrgtt]

I installed mine

but having trouble figuring which wire to crimp the positive (+) and Negative too (-)

I get this weird buzzing sound when lights on and the dials are on too.

so don't know whats the go with that.

yeh i get a very soft buzzin noise hardly noticable though and i just connected the positive wire to my parker wire and negative to a black wire iono wat it is though but yeh works fine

[Sloane]

yeh i get a very soft buzzin noise hardly noticable though and i just connected the positive wire to my parker wire and negative to a black wire iono wat it is though but yeh works fine

yeah i got more time off work today.

Positive: so far I've got them working on low beam look awesome will take a picture

Negative: makes a buzzing sound like you said and not working on high beams.

not sure if I should put everything back together or wait for my friend who is good with electrical to assist?

[mrgtt]

yeah i got more time off work today.

Positive: so far I've got them working on low beam look awesome will take a picture

Negative: makes a buzzing sound like you said and not working on high beams.

not sure if I should put everything back together or wait for my friend who is good with electrical to assist?

hrmm does ur noraml lights turn off when high beam is on? if so then maybe you've connected the power to the light instead of the parkers. maybe just wait and let ur mate check it out saves him pulling it out again