Cuong Nguyen Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 An issue I found was that for some reason the plastic steering column covers were binding up against the dash. I am not sure why. Does anyone have this issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colosso90 Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 That's extreng Enviado desde mi SM-G900P mediante Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCWD21 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Cuong I think the flap of plastic sticking forward is supposed to be just on the other side of the bottom dash cover, also try loosening your steering column bolts and pull back on the steering wheel a bit and retighten the bolts. I think in your case it's a little too far forward for some reason causing the tight spot. Is yours round or square dash? I can't remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuong Nguyen Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 It's a square dash. I'll see what I can do when I get some free time. I have no dash illumination now which sucks at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCWD21 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Hopefully it's something simple, don't forget to check your dimmer switch. I had one that tested good with a meter but was too gunked up inside to work with voltage. I have spares of a lot of small parts now just incase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuong Nguyen Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 Hopefully it's something simple, don't forget to check your dimmer switch. I had one that tested good with a meter but was too gunked up inside to work with voltage. I have spares of a lot of small parts now just incase. Yeah I hope so too. I thought it was the dimmer switch too. I also realize that I have no headlight chime either when I open the door with the key out of the ignition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCWD21 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 I've had mine unplugged for so long I thought something was wrong when I plugged it back in and forgot that I had done so lol Could be a fuse if you haven't checked those, also another spot I've come across that took me forever to find is the printed circuit for the back of the cluster where it bends into where the plugs for the harness clip in. They could be cracked or dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 I also realize that I have no headlight chime either when I open the door with the key out of the ignition. That's a problem? I yanked both of the nag boxes when I had the interior out. The dinger's kind of a cool little thing (how often do you see a mechanical chime anymore?) but the novelty wore off real quick when it was going full cowbell next to my head as I messed with the headlight wiring. I think I've got both modules on the shelf still. I had a similar failure on my dimmer. A good clean brought it mostly back, though the lights do flicker a little if I mess with it. I think RCWD21's right about the tab being on the wrong side. I'd get a picture of mine but my clamshell's still in pieces on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCWD21 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 I'll take a pic of my dash in the morning incase it's of any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCWD21 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Sorry about no pics, I'll have to take a pic of my dad's d21 since I forgot that my clamp shell is also apart and now missing completely lol Sent from inside my potato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCWD21 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Here's a couple pics of the steering column in my dad's D21. I think your steering column is too far forward and it's causing the binding issues between the bottom of the clam shell and the middle dash cover piece. Can you remove the 4 screws and see if it still binds? Sent from inside my potato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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