06-05-2020, 10:41 AM | #70 |
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I bought the wiper stalks from ebay today - I couldn't find my old set I thought I had kicking about in the garage. When they arrive, I'll see if I can get it open
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06-11-2020, 01:39 PM | #71 |
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06-11-2020, 01:56 PM | #72 |
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i see some snaps/brackets but honestly i am probably happier if you say it cant be done and i dont have to go back and take the wheel all apart =)
did you break something to get it open or what was the deal? |
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06-11-2020, 02:47 PM | #73 |
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I see possible evidence of ultrasonic welding around the outside of the stalk which means you’d have to mechanically separate the two halves and then glue them back together.
The energy director appears to have been destroyed in a fashion that would not be conducive to an easy repair, sadly. Maybe a fine needle tip and some crazy glue would work. |
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06-11-2020, 02:59 PM | #74 |
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It does clip together but I think it’s also been ultrasonic welded yep. Everything is incredibly delicate inside - just trying time prise it apart was causing damage inside I couldn’t see until it was open. It was super hard to split apart - I ended up using a pry bar (I’m not kidding - it was actually better because the tip was wider).
Starting the process of getting it apart was super hard as the foil traces are very very delicate - one just ripped just as I was moving the arm around before I was really even going for it. Perhaps if I had another few to practice on I’d find a way to get it apart with less damage. But for now, for sure, I’m not doing it on mine! |
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06-11-2020, 03:45 PM | #76 |
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Best way would be to get an X-acto blade and make several cuts along the halves until you can cut thru.
I think using a heated blade would ruin the casing |
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Hi,
Sorry to reply to this post again but I have just started this process. It hasn’t been covered anywhere but has anyone figured out how to get the instrument cluster lcd and the aircon temp reading to always stay in day mode (white) instead of the night mode (orange) so that it will match the new LEDS? |
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That is essentially the process for any digital readout. They tend to just be simply clear screens that are backlit with a specific color. For whatever reason the colors in the instrument color didnt bother me so i never messed with that. Its going to be the same process though regardless. What car do you have? I dont believe there is any orange digital readout on my cluster. |
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View post on imgur.com I have an f32 so it’s possible that they are different. I think I’m happy with the temperature reading now you have clarified. I’m still confused as to how the instrument cluster is white in this picture when it’s clearly dark outside. In my F32 it will be white on the temp reading and the instrument cluster at daytime. When the sun is setting the headlights will come on but these will remain white. Then when it’s dark they will turn to orange. |
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Hello guys, I’m just wondering if anyone has amber LEDs desoldered from a headlight switch for sale. I plan to solder one onto the board as the backlight for the rear fog light button. Thanks.
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