distorted clock in gauge pod?

chops · 05-09-2011, 01:27 PM

just wondering if anyone else has had an issue with their clock on the 3 pod gauge? see the below pic for an example...mines been showing random, odd distortions for a couple of days now. havent had time to take it to the dealer, but just wanted to see if anyone else has noticed this?

kenchan · 05-09-2011, 01:30 PM

looks like your clock assy is not centered correctly... (cocked)

chops · 05-09-2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

looks like your clock assy is not centered correctly... (cocked)

*shrug* ill just blame the harsh nismo suspension

but really..the clock is not mis-aligned. its just the glare from the picture that shows it. i guess ill take it in for replacement one of these days

memorylasts · 05-09-2011, 01:32 PM

Looks as if the screen is loose almost... not to sure, i would take it in. I have not seen anything like this yet specifically in my car.

kenchan · 05-09-2011, 01:54 PM

huh, yah, now that you mentioned it i do see the faint border of the LCD and it's parallel to the numbers so i guess it is aligned.

memorylasts · 05-09-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

huh, yah, now that you mentioned it i do see the faint border of the LCD and it's parallel to the numbers so i guess it is aligned.

I think the whole lcd board moved, which would explain why it is at an angle... this is something you can bring in and have them get a headache over.

DIGItonium · 05-09-2011, 06:36 PM

It is very hard for the LCD board to move, but there might be a slight chance the gauge face slipped out of place. It has a couple of alignment holes to keep it straight.

If you're going to get a replacement, you are better off getting aftermarket gauges while the entire console is out of the car.

05-09-2011, 01:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	distorted clock in gauge pod? just wondering if anyone else has had an issue with their clock on the 3 pod gauge? see the below pic for an example...mines been showing random, odd distortions for a couple of days now. havent had time to take it to the dealer, but just wanted to see if anyone else has noticed this?

05-09-2011, 01:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
memorylasts A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,125 Drives: Cars... Rep Power: 18	Looks as if the screen is loose almost... not to sure, i would take it in. I have not seen anything like this yet specifically in my car. __________________ somewhat-journal-thingy

05-09-2011, 06:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 43	It is very hard for the LCD board to move, but there might be a slight chance the gauge face slipped out of place. It has a couple of alignment holes to keep it straight. If you're going to get a replacement, you are better off getting aftermarket gauges while the entire console is out of the car. __________________

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05-09-2011, 01:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	looks like your clock assy is not centered correctly... (cocked)

05-09-2011, 01:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	huh, yah, now that you mentioned it i do see the faint border of the LCD and it's parallel to the numbers so i guess it is aligned.