Chromed Needle Cap Covers MX5 Mk3 Reviews

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Chromed Needle Cap CoversThe I.L Motorsport chromed needle caps fit directly over the top of your existing needle caps and have a perfect fit and finish. Made from ABS plastic then 3 layer chromed for the ultimate highly polished finish, they really make a huge difference to the overall look of the instrument cluster.Fits all Mazda MX5 Mk3 models 2005>2008

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“Superfast delivery and good quality. Look great and easy to fit if you know what you're doing and take your time.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Adrian Noble

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“Purchased these in 2008. No instructions. So set them aside. With the wonders if Android and YouTube. Found out how to remove the instrument binacle and finally fit them. Straightforward when you know how. Instructions would have been appreciated in 2008 though!”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Coming from a long line of MK1's, where I could change dial faces or install needle caps etc very easily and quickly, I thought it would be just as easy on the MK3. Well it was, sort of. Very little information available, none came with parts as to how they fit. After some research, I started the job.1. Using a trim tool, I prised the gauge hood off gently, there is a gap around the back edge, four clips, no screws2. Undo three screws on lower half of steering column surround, split the two halves and remove.3. Pull the top edge of the Middle cover panel below the steering column towards you and unhook at the bottom4. There is one screw In the middle at the top of the gauges5. Two screws underneath at either side which are a bit more difficult to locate.6. Pull the gauges from the bottom towards you, it "hinges on the top screw mount, lift it free.7. There are two white plugs to disconnect and a clip that holds the loom on the back of the gauges to pry off.8. Take the gauges to your work surface and turn them face down on a cloth.9. Four small screws to remove from the black cover then lift off the rear cover, this reveals the PCB.10. There are plastic clips around the edge of the clear plastic cover for the gauges, gently pry off, working around the entire cover.11. Gauge needles are now exposed and caps can be fitted using the supplied double sided tape.12. The needles are delicate and can move around the face of the gauge, resting in odd positions. Don't worry, providing you've not had the needle off its pin, they rest in the correct position when reconnected to the loom, as I discovered!Reinstalling in reverse order to removal. Worth the effort in my opinion.”

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Posted 10 years ago

Stephen Norman

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“TO DO THIS JOB THE SPEEDO HAS TO BE REMOVED.!! First!! Disconnect Earth Lead From The Battery.!! Remove the three screws from the bottom of the steering column canopy - and remove it in its two halves. Remove the domed speedo canopy on top of dash by lifting upwards. Remove the cover from the bottom of the steering column by pulling the top of it outwards first. Remove the top centre screw from the speedo head ~ then put your head on the carpet ~ look up and remove the two bottom speedo screws. When all three speedo screws are out ~ tip up the speedo from its bottom to 90 degrees and release it from its top mounting hinge. Pull out the two white electrical plugs and remove speedo from the car. Take the speedo into the house and place on a soft towel. Un-clip the speedo glass and fit the caps with tape provided. Reverse process to re-fit. Re-connect the battery ~ Re-code Radio/CD. ~ (NOT A JOB FOR THE FAINT HEARTED ~ NOT ROCKET SCIENCE EITHER ~ HAVE A GO ~ TOOK ME 1.5 HOURS) These do look good when fitted.!!!!!!!”

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Posted 16 years ago