DC5 meter cluster

[edgehogr]

Hi guys, im new here. Just wondering if anyone can help me out.
I actually own a civic es sedan and just recently did a full JDM DC5 engine transplant including the dash and wiring.
For some reason the meter cluster doesn't perform the start up test sequence, like how does aftermarket defi gauges do.
Could anyone provide any clues to what might have gone wrong? because my mechanic has plugged in every wire there is and everything seems fine except missing out that start up test sequence thingy. He also said it could be a faulty meter cluster by itself. But before the transplant when the meter was still in the integra dc5 halfcut, it was functioning when we tested the halfcut before purchase..
Appreciate any feedbacks and suggestions, or pointers to what to lookout for

 

[Mark_teg]

The gauges don't sweep like defi etc..

 

[edgehogr]

The gauges don't sweep like defi etc..

oops, i just found out, but apparently you can initiate a start up test sequence.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcMPX0HnzAY
I guess i didnt notice the shop keeper setting it up for a test sequence.Thanks anyway.

 

[maxvr6]

Hahahaha! I just did this and it does work, I'm not sure why I find it so funny though :xaiweb5:

 

[wj51fut]

How did you do it??!

 

[maxvr6]

Haha the description in the video doesn't work, I'm not 100% myself! I had to copy what he did and just fiddle around until it worked.


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[edgehogr]

How did you do it??

directions on how to initiate the meter cluster test sequence can be found in the description of the youtube video i shared.

 

[edgehogr]

Thats the thing, when we first started the halfcut, my mechanic and the shop keeper was fiddling with the lights n buttons while waiting to connect the fuel line to an external fuel tank before they cranked it.
At that moment, i saw the test sequence, i thought it was standard and occurs on all start ups. Apparently not.

 

[maxvr6]

Just found a more detailed description on dragtimes

with car off, turn on head light. press and hold trip reset button turn key to II (but do not start the engine) turn head light off-on-off release the trip reset button and press it 5 times


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[Mark_teg]

Just found a more detailed description on dragtimes
with car off, turn on head light. press and hold trip reset button turn key to II (but do not start the engine) turn head light off-on-off release the trip reset button and press it 5 times
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Just don't do it in the countryside at night, people will think it's an invitation for a bit of dogging

 

[ste01]

Just don't do it in the countryside at night, people will think it's an invitation for a bit of dogging

Or the perfect excuse when the police ask why you were stopped in a lay-by flashing your lights haha

 

[maxvr6]

Just don't do it in the countryside at night, people will think it's an invitation for a bit of dogging

Haha, sounds like you're speaking from experience! :xaiweb5:

 

[Shortstuff]

I cannot wait to try this haha

 

[P_trimble580]

I cannot wait to try this haha

Dogging??