So... just got back from the "Stealership". I had them install the OEM gauge pod in my VIII... I'm having two issues:

1. The gauge pod is sunk into the console, there must be a part that sits between the gauges and the console so it sticks out where its supposed to. I have the right outside plasic piece, but the gauges are way back in there.

2. My oil temp sender isnt working. I got the oil drain plug and the wiring, how long does it take for the needle to move?

Any help appreciated, thanks!

 

Honestly man, don't mess with it. Take it back to them and make them fix it. If you start playing around they'll say you broke something. They should take care of you.

 

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Yea i talked with them and they said I'm missing a piece that goes between the gauges and the console so it sticks out the right way:

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My oil guage doesnt start to move until car is fully warmed up and after I have driven for a while.

 

Cool, I'll try driving for a bit and see if i can get it to move. I drove it on the highway for 4 blocks or so, thought that would have made it do something

Any thoughts on the bezel?

 

Get them to fix it, they didnt install it right, make em fix it.

Get your moneys worth.

 

I will, but I still need the bezel part...

 

Anyone know what part I need so the gauge pod sits where its supposed to?

 

If its an OEM part the dealership should know what you need.

 

True, and if they end up not knowing anything about your possibly not working Oil temp gauge, make it a good excuse to upgrade.

 

Thanks for the help guys. According to Mitsu, the part (Bezel) comes with the full gauge kit they want $500 for.

But no matter, I got this working! Here is what I did:

Oil Temp Gauge: I traced the wires back to the gauge pod to make sure everything was fastened correctly. Turns out that the tech swapped the Voltage plug and the Oil Temp Plug on the back of the gauge pod!!!! I swapped em and now its working! Yea!

Bezel Piece: I made a trip over to Lowe's and bought four 2 inch screws and some Nylon spacers. Put em in, trimmed the spacers, and vwola!!

So I'm good, happy its all working and mounted properly! I saved some coin too by not buying the kit from mitsu

 

Oh yea, one other thing.... I was in the parking lot when i was mounting the gauges, it looked an awful lot like i was jacking a stereo system.... lots of people walked by and looked, but nobody said anything.... that bothers me.