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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: bensonsnuts on February 01, 2007, 14:46:27

Title: 200tdi dash question ?
Post by: bensonsnuts on February 01, 2007, 14:46:27

I have a set of gauges which I would like to fit in the top centre area of the dash .
 Does anybody know if the space behind this area is a void ?
I have removed the panel under the steering and also the glove box and there is no access to to the centre area .
 If there is a space behind this area , is there a way to route cable to it from under the bonnet ?

Title: 200tdi dash question ?
Post by: datalas on February 01, 2007, 15:14:25

It's not I'm afraid, that's where the top end of the heater sits,  you might have some success, but ISTR it being reasonably short of space around there... as for running cables up to it, well, rather you than me

Title: 200tdi dash question ?
Post by: dazzawhipple on February 01, 2007, 16:16:25

You might have better luck on the raised area towards the screen but its very tight under there

Darren

Title: Re: 200tdi dash question ?
Post by: redhand on February 01, 2007, 18:14:18

Quote from: "bensonsnuts"

I have a set of gauges which I would like to fit in the top centre area of the dash .
 Does anybody know if the space behind this area is a void ?
I have removed the panel under the steering and also the glove box and there is no access to to the centre area .
 If there is a space behind this area , is there a way to route cable to it from under the bonnet ?

Better off buying a enclosure box from maplins and cutting the back out of it to match the profile of the dash. Then mounting the gauges in the lid of the box. That way you can get easy access to the gauges if you need to change them at any time and it's easier to get the wiring in place. They do the boxes in steel or black or grey plastic.

Title: 200tdi dash question ?
Post by: bensonsnuts on February 01, 2007, 20:00:39

Quote from: "dazzawhipple"

You might have better luck on the raised area towards the screen but its very tight under there

Darren

Yeah , that's the area I meant , sorry if I didn't explain it better .
 I just rested them where the mat had been for the picture , but for fitting I would be hoping to move them back so they are inset in the dash behind there .
 I've heard the heater is in the area below.

Title: 200tdi dash question ?
Post by: denviks on February 01, 2007, 20:34:13

this might give you an idea of whats there  :wink:

Title: 200tdi dash question ?
Post by: redhand on February 01, 2007, 20:37:12

Quote from: "denviks"

this might give you an idea of whats there  :wink:

Looks like the electronics enclosure box then :lol:

Title: 200tdi dash question ?
Post by: gords on February 01, 2007, 20:38:39

OMG :shock:  That looks scary - whay were you doing?!

Title: 200tdi dash question ?
Post by: denviks on February 01, 2007, 20:38:55

only took it apart to put a new heater motor in  :roll:  :roll:  all done in a day

Title: 200tdi dash question ?
Post by: bensonsnuts on February 01, 2007, 23:09:09

Whew !  Good pictures , guess it's back to fleabay for a pod  :shock:

Thanks

Title: 200tdi dash question ?
Post by: redhand on February 01, 2007, 23:13:30

Quote from: "bensonsnuts"

Whew !  Good pictures , guess it's back to fleabay for a pod  :shock:

Get the box it'll look neater and it'll be cheaper
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ITAG=SPEC&ModuleNo=43713&doy=1m2#spec

Title: 200tdi dash question ?
Post by: bensonsnuts on February 01, 2007, 23:16:00

Quote from: "redhand"

Quote from: "bensonsnuts"

Whew !  Good pictures , guess it's back to fleabay for a pod  :shock:

Get the box it'll look neater and it'll be cheaper

I'll have a look there . Not seen one before.

Title: 200tdi dash question ?
Post by: redhand on February 01, 2007, 23:18:18

Quote from: "bensonsnuts"

Quote from: "redhand"

Quote from: "bensonsnuts"

Whew !  Good pictures , guess it's back to fleabay for a pod  :shock:

Get the box it'll look neater and it'll be cheaper

I'll have a look there . Not seen one before.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ITAG=SPEC&ModuleNo=43713&doy=1m2#spec

Title: 200tdi dash question ?
Post by: datalas on February 01, 2007, 23:25:29

(http://forums.mud-club.com/files/dscf2885_127.jpg)

That looks familiar :(

Title: 200tdi dash question ?
Post by: bensonsnuts on February 01, 2007, 23:26:17

Quote from: "redhand"

Quote from: "bensonsnuts"

Quote from: "redhand"

Quote from: "bensonsnuts"

Whew !  Good pictures , guess it's back to fleabay for a pod  :shock:

Get the box it'll look neater and it'll be cheaper

I'll have a look there . Not seen one before.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ITAG=SPEC&ModuleNo=43713&doy=1m2#spec

Cheers , I see what you mean , that could look quite neat if I do it right.