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Old Dec 30, 1999 | 02:04 PM
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Rex
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I have a trip computer which went dead. I had it evaluated by Carlsen in Palo Alto, CA. The conclusion is that the computer is broken and it needs to be replaced. However, in order to replace the computer, they need to take down the dashboard and get inside the instrument cluster. I am debating whethe to proceed without a computer for good or live with the possibility that dashboard might make a lot more vibrations in the future from this procedure. What do you think?

Rex
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Old Dec 30, 1999 | 05:54 PM
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RickD
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Go ahead and get it done. I just had my instrument cluster replaced because my speedometer died. The cluster comes out and reinstalls very easily. Like you, I was a little apprehensive but everything is as solid and tight as it ever was.

Rick
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Old Dec 30, 1999 | 08:19 PM
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Had the Trip Computer replaced about 2 months ago. No problems, I couldn't even tell that they had to take the dash apart.

Nicky 99.5 1.8TQMS
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Old Dec 30, 1999 | 08:59 PM
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Ray Calvo
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You're under warranty; get it fixed (nt)
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Old Dec 30, 1999 | 11:38 PM
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Default Sounds like you have no choice but to get it fixed. Trust no one. (nt)

nt
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Old Dec 31, 1999 | 01:02 PM
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My cluster has been replaced 5 times. No big deal.
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