Aftermarket Gauge Cluster???

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Old 06-09-2013, 07:57 PM
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Aftermarket Gauge Cluster???

Hey everybody. I've been driving my 2G TL-S around for a few weeks now and I am finding the gauge cluster hard to read. Granted the lights in the back are dim even when turned to their highest setting, but I am also having trouble in the day. So my question is are there any aftermarket gauge clusters I could use to replace the factory gauge cluster or can anyone think of a good alternative? I have thought about putting in LEDs but again, I'm having trouble reading them in general. Thanks in advance!
Old 06-10-2013, 12:32 AM
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I'm starting to look around for one that would fit well and look good. AEM EMS 2 isn't spitting out coolant temp and tach info properly.
Old 06-10-2013, 09:34 AM
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I think a general issue with replacing the gauge cluster either with a used or aftermarket one is the mileage indication which will be out of whack (particularly important for a resale if any).

One of the possibilities for visibility sake is to replace the lamp bulbs with LEDs. Some folks have had success with this, although I haven't tried it.

For myself, I wanted to replace the cluster with one from a TL-S (mine's a TL-P), but even there, it would have to be just the dials rather than just replace the cluster itself...
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Swap to the silver S type faces. You can retain factory odometer of you take the cluster apart. The face and needle is an assembly that comes out as one then just swap that out.
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Get glasses.
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Thanks for the help everyone. lsiravi good point about the odometer...I never thought about that. And Gfaze I aready wear glasses so thats not the problem lol. But I think I'll replace the faces and probably replace the original lights with some LEDs. Does anyone know a good place to get the LEDs?
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