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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 10:00 AM
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Thumbs down Air Bubbles on my gauge cluster!

Has anyone got Air Bubbles on their gauge cluster,
I just noticed I got a FAT air bubble on the cluster man, right where it says 40 MPH. Should I remove all my mods before going back for warranty ? Or is it ok since its just the cluster leave eveyrhting the way it is and walk in ?
Any suggestions what I should do ?
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 10:38 AM
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huh? Please be more descriptive.

There is a bubble in the plastic shroud in front of the speedometer?

I know with old school auto gauges, you could buy them filled with oil or water to cut down on vibration faliure.....but I have no idea what you are talking about.
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 10:40 AM
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From: Turkey Town (Gobble-Gobble)
they can not void your warranty for parts being on a car if you are trying to warranty something that has no affect from those parts
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 11:04 AM
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the bubble has to be on the surrounding plastic

care to take pictures?

i don't understand what you're talkin bout
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 12:59 PM
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The FAT bubble is right on the speedometer, it looks like one of those BUBBLES u get from a decal. Its prerrty big too at first I was worrying that its going to effect the needle but luckily it clear and moved ok.
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 01:00 PM
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I am worrying that if I bring my car in for the CLUSTER they will make a note to my vinnumber saying I have Full Exaust and EBC
so in the future they will just deny my warranty.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 09:47 AM
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So it's literally a bubble on the gauge facing?

Honestly, if it bothers you that much, take it to the dealership and ask for another. But the problem is only a cosmetic one. They may say no to you because the part isn't actually broken.

and you are right, they may record your mods. And if you have a failure in the future, you won't have the benefit/luxury of swapping back to OEM parts before a warranty repair request.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 09:55 AM
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just take it out yourself and try to push the air pocket out....its not that hard.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 10:20 AM
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Agreed. There are a few walkthroughs for removing the cluster from the dash. If you can just push it out the side of the decal, you'd be alright.
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 07:56 AM
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take an xacto knife and ***** the bubble. Then flatten the sticker in a radial pattern from the outside edge....slowly working your way towards the tiny hole you cut.
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 08:10 AM
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just take it back... get it fixed for free and don't waste your time...

it's a factory defect, and should be repaired...
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