Subaru Sambar Gauge Face Plate Decal Cluster Breakdown For Installation - DO NOT REMOVE THE CLUSTER

KPH to MPH Gauge Face Decal - ohkeigarage.co...
Hey guys! Had a lot of questions and concerns about doing this gauge face decal. Hopefully this will help calm some nerves and show how easy it actually is to do it so you can do it yourself!
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[@timotaneous3300]

Great detail video, blessings from ATX Austin Texas Go Sambarians and all Kei Truck Owners take it easy mon

[@stevenpeterson8444]

would love to see an option for green!

[@1dash133]

Issues I ran into while installing the new dial face (in order of import): 1. Tabs. By far and away the biggest headache was freeing the upper tabs of the transparent panel window. This is my first time trying to remove this type of connecton and my efforts reflected this. I understood the principle behind the push-in tabs, but I just couldn’t get the leverage to budge them. I tried using a pick like the one Kevin used in his video. Eventually, I pushed down so hard that the plastic tab broke. Once that one broke, the other two came out with somewhat less effort. The bottom tabs released themselves once the top ones were free. After completing the installation, the broken plastic tab doesn’t seem to affect the integrity of the transparent panel window. It seems securely fastened. Outwardly, you can't tell the difference that it is being held by 5 tabs instead of 6. 2. Metal clips. Kevin failed to mention that most (all?) of the screws are held in via metal clips. I accidentally knocked four of the clips off while removing the pieces. I found two of them and tried to replace them, but they were so loose I had to get some card stock paper to shim the metal pieces so that they would remain in place. I have no idea what happened to the other two metal clips, I was forced to reassemble everything with two of the screws inserted-but-not-connected-to-anything (installed loose). I’m assuming that the two screws freely spin because they are missing their respective metal clip. However, because the receiver is hidden in back of the panel, I don’t know whether the clip is missing or merely misaligned. I don’t even know whether there was a metal clip to begin with. All I can say is that the screws are fully inserted into their holes with zero resistance to turning. 3. Speedometer arm installed in the wrong position. I did my best to zero the speedometer arm during the reinstallation. I even test drove my KS4 back and forth in my driveway (couldn’t do much more than that because my steering wheel was removed). After completing all of the work and reinstalling the steering wheel, I took it for a test drive. Tested by a neighborhood speed warning sign that I have verified with my Tacoma speedometer in the past. Three trial runs at 40 mph. The new speedometer readings were 6-7 mph higher than the speed warning sign. At this point, I’m am reluctant to go back and correct the speedometer arm position due to the problems that I had with the tabs and metal clips. P.S. I'm glad I took the few minutes to remove the steering wheel before starting this work. I can't imagine how frustrating it would have been to do the dial installation while attempting to work through the steering wheel.

[@OhKeiGarage]

that sounds like quite the adventure with yours! i think once the tabs have been removed once, its easier the 2nd go around if you wanna fix the needle, which i think you should lol :D you got this!!

[@1dash133]

@arage Yeah, I'll probably recallibrate it. My earlier reaction was more of a knee-jerk reaction to dealing with the tabs and clips. But you know what they say, "No pain, no gain." And that's the way it is in Kei-land. If you aren't willing to put in the effort, then you probably should consider owning a different vehicle. EDIT: Done. Now accurate to within 1 mph according to my GPS Speedometer app. Probably more accurate than my factory Tacoma. 😉 EDIT 2: FYI, the zero mark on the speedometer dial is equivalent to something more like 5 or 6 mph. To properly calibrate the needle, you need to set it at least a full mark BELOW the zero mark.

[@drain_001]

This is incredibly useful info, thanks!

[@OhKeiGarage]

Figured even if you’re not doing the decal, taking the cluster apart isn’t as scary as you’d think lol

[@subidub_van]

And so many color options also. Epic mod here. Thanks Kevin.

[@OhKeiGarage]

so many, its overwhelming lol. I think tho my next one will be on a metalized brushed aluminum for a sick metal look :)

[@lynchcreekmuzzy5759]

Did like you said....got me a 97' Subaru Sambar Van on order 😁 been shopping so much i am now officially addicted....even bought my wife a Hijet Dumper for the farm. So now we got a his & hers coming. The way its looking though....the shipping is going to be A LONG WAIT! Several months wait 😭 hopefully not more than 6 months out. Anywho, i will be hitt'n ya up on that MPH decal at some point....i aint afraid to turn a wrench 🔧

[@OhKeiGarage]

Good for you!! It’ll all be with the wait though lol. Your life is about to change 🤣

[@lynchcreekmuzzy5759]

@@OhKeiGarage i can't wait! Keep up the great work and content! 😎👍

[@michaelaltman7371]

Thx for the Video! Have the White one coming!

[@Wearephuct-O]

That's what SHE said

[@andreasbrodie4901]

Thank you Lord Sambarian. Just ordered one 😀

[@adamchasemartin5115]

Awesome video, thanks. Do you also sell the double din radio trim piece? Or have a recommended source?

[@aaronhendrickson7524]

Ah, its super easy! 😉

[@OhKeiGarage]

😂😂😂

[@mitch9521]

The newer early TT2s have a similar cluster with no backlighting so this could also be done for those now that you Yanks can finally get the new generation in for on road use. The 2006+ Sambars have a totally different cluster though

[@MrSmakboy]

I have a 2007 and like this idea, when it's warm out I can document the process on a TT2

[@geraldgrass9311]

Do you have a tutorial on replacing the instrument cluster lamps. Mine are pretty dim. I was hoping to replace with mini LED lamps if possible.

[@OhKeiGarage]

i do not, but removing the cluster is a little more compliacted. hard to reach plugs and speedo cable. it can be done. once it is out, then the bulbs can be swapped with LEDs. Everyone find the LEDs on amazon. I personally have not done it. Don't feel like tackling that one yet lol

[@SERBIAZ]

What a cluster 😜

[@OhKeiGarage]

Pretty in pink 😆

[@kevinh.7566]

Does your MPH overlay have the shift marks on it - that would be great.

[@Wearephuct-O]

Hey Kei-van, I need a windshield. They are super cheap at 500yen shop. Have you had any experience buying large items from them?

[@OhKeiGarage]

i have not bought a window before but guys have in the past and they didn't have any issues. couldn't tell you the shipping costs. might wanna reach out to 500yen first to check!

[@Wearephuct-O]

@@OhKeiGarage Thanks! I left several requests with the 4 or 5 vendors selling windshields on 500 and none have returned. I can get one for under $50. new plus a million $ shipping. On Ebay only one @ $750.00

[@timotaneous3300]

I have and they are great, fast shipping but the cost for shipping is rough but if that's the part you need get it! Blessings to all Sambarians & Kei Truck Owners.... Drive safe! Plus I order from Okei garage all the parts local in US that I can find out need.

[@Wearephuct-O]

@@timotaneous3300 Thanks

[@mjpeterson96]

Acty version?

[@OhKeiGarage]

soon maybe!

[@e60060]

Hello. Do you know if these will work on the Domingo?

[@OhKeiGarage]

Send me a pic of the cluster to my email. [e-mail]

[@clarissavangelder250]

What does it mean when there’s a blinking “power traini” showing on the dash?

[@OhKeiGarage]

guessing you have an ECVT?

[@clarissavangelder250]

@@OhKeiGarage yes

[@clarissavangelder250]

I have efi

[@Mebeknob]

Do you have colors for the other gauges too?

[@OhKeiGarage]

Sure do!

[@edwardgreenjr167]

I think it should have been 88mph, because anyone trying to hit that is going to see some serious sh-t.

[@OhKeiGarage]

LOLOLOL for real

[@MrSmakboy]

I like the pink too...bahahahha