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Old 12-02-2009, 05:50 PM
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Did you seriously rev your d17 to 8.5 k as shown in the picture? *face palm*
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Did you seriously rev your d17 to 8.5 k as shown in the picture? *face palm*
he's k swapped
Old 12-02-2009, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by redb16coupe
he's k swapped
LAWL ohh ok my bad, K swap EM2's are nice
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Originally Posted by jdm em2
The abs light came on what should i do?

If you have no ABS and the indicator in the cluster turned on connect 270 ohms 1/2 watt resistor between Blue/Red and Black Wire (green connector). hope this will help.
Old 12-04-2009, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by jivi
If you have no ABS and the indicator in the cluster turned on connect 270 ohms 1/2 watt resistor between Blue/Red and Black Wire (green connector). hope this will help.
OR put black tape over it so u cant see the light!
Old 12-05-2009, 11:19 PM
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OR put black tape over it so u cant see the light!
that's what I did! lol

might try the resistor idea later
Old 12-06-2009, 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ap1 george
Did you seriously rev your d17 to 8.5 k as shown in the picture? *face palm*
that was run thru a cluster test (to check if all the lights and gauges are working)
Old 12-06-2009, 07:59 AM
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Do you know where i can just find the pigtails?
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Originally Posted by RyuNyte
Do you know where i can just find the pigtails?
junk yards?

My buddy and I didn't use the pigtails since our clusters didn't come with any, so we depin, shrinkwrap and pin into the back of the cluster, works fine.
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After all said and done telling my car off punching the dash its is done thanx James!
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how did you guys "trim" your bezels ?...i tried fitting my bezel over the cluster, and it looks like im going to have to do a lot more than just a trim.
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how did you guys "trim" your bezels ?...i tried fitting my bezel over the cluster, and it looks like im going to have to do a lot more than just a trim.
we used a dremmel on the sides of the bezzel, you have to remove about 1-1 1/2" from the top and eye ball the sides, you will also have to trim the two bumps on the back of the actual cluster other wise it doesnt sit flush and you will have to deal with having an open space on the bottom of cluster
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which two bumps are you talking about ?
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actually for yours you might not have too, I did this on the 04 Rsx-s cluster
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so how do i get the tach to work on my dx?????
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so how do i get the tach to work on my dx?????
you need to wire the tach wire into the dash, the tach wire is located behind your battery.
Old 08-02-2010, 02:19 AM
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Take your time about it or looks like ****. It took about an hour to do well. When everything is installed, you will have a space at the bottom. The only way to solve this problem is fiberglass telescope to cover the deficit.
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to reset your SRS light
http://www.civicforums.com/forums/11...srs-light.html

that cluster is from a type-r, would the type-s work the same way?
even if the immobilizer light does not come on does it still work?
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how did you guys mount down the cluster?
im using the 2002 rsx type-s cluster
the same one as sppon.ek
because the 2002 em2 cluster has two front screws n 1 top screw
rsx type s has two rear screws
im stuck there
all wires are striped n ready to solder
plz help
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Originally Posted by Honda Sebas
how did you guys mount down the cluster?
im using the 2002 rsx type-s cluster
the same one as sppon.ek
because the 2002 em2 cluster has two front screws n 1 top screw
rsx type s has two rear screws
im stuck there
all wires are striped n ready to solder
plz help
just centre it, put bezel in and put screws in, should hold it in place as is.
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so no bolts to hold the cluster down? O_o
only bezel holds it down?
n how exactly did u trim the bezel?
i dont hav a dremel, but can get one, can i measure n then cut?
or is it all by eye?
sorry for all the questions just dont wanna mess this up
Old 03-06-2011, 11:36 AM
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hey spoon.ek
did u trim the rear mounts off the RSX cluster??
Old 03-06-2011, 11:49 AM
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Default Re: DIY: DC5 Cluster Conversion

Originally Posted by Honda Sebas
hey spoon.ek
did u trim the rear mounts off the RSX cluster??
i had to trim the mounts off of mine to get it to sit right.


(disregard the needle. i broke the pin so when the car is off the needle goes back)
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these are PDF files for Rsx connector n EM2 connector
1st is rsx
2nd is em2
hope this helps

RS0206202196A.pdf

CI0105202229A.pdf
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o .O
mk thanks
im still stuck as to how the bezel gets trimmed lol
when u cut the rear mounts off did you cut them flush off?
like the cluster was completely flat??
ny1 hav pics of bezel trimed n fitted???
plz i needz help

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