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Les H Registered User Posts: 1 (11/14/02 6:48 am ) 195.92.198.74 Reply | Edit | Del All Timing Belt light on New Shape Surf 3.0 KZN185 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Does anyone know how to put this light out, its not the same as the earlier models ie no little hole on the dash with a blanking grommet PSi Unregistered User (grommet) (11/17/02 8:13 pm ) 211.26.133.119 Reply | Edit | Del 185 surf t/belt light -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yes I would also love to know how to re-set it. Can anybody out there tell us? PSi Unregistered User (grommet) (11/30/02 9:24 pm ) 211.26.133.98 Reply | Edit | Del re: Timing Belt Light -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Les, I just found out today how to do it !!!! This will take a while so get a cuppa or something and sit back & relax. First step is to pull the instrument cluster out of the dash. This involves about 8 screws and a dozen or so clips. Then unplug the 3 wiring plugs at the back of the cluster. Once you have the cluster out remove the perspex cover (at all times after this is removed be very careful as the instruments & needles are very delicate). Now remove the 2 small screws on the speedo face. Once these are removed very very carefully pry off the speedo needle (be patient....it will come off!) Next remove the facia from the speedo and the clear plastic thingy underneath. Got it so far ? Now, on the 10s of thousands number counter ( the 6 in 60000 ), you will find a small gear and spring on an axle which drives a larger gear on the left hand side which is attached to a thing with numbers on it. This thing clicks over every 10 000 kays and when it reaches the right point a small cam on this thing activates a small stainless steel arm that then activates a micro switch. That is how it makes that annoying light come on! Now how to switch it off. Go back to the small gear with the spring. Slide the gear to one side and manually turn it by hand and the larger gear with the numbers on it should turn as well. Keep turning until you hear the little switch click. I think the number should probably read zero (In my excitement I didn't really pay too much attention to where it was). Now plug the cluster back in and start your car - the light should be gone. If it is still there you may have tuned it too far. If all is well put it all back together and Bobs your uncle. My Brother (a mechanic) and I did all this today by trial and error. If all else fails just remove the bloody lightglobe!! I hope this helps. regards PSi Simonsurf Registered User Posts: 1 (11/30/02 10:36 pm ) 211.26.133.98 Reply | Edit | Del Re: Timing Belt light on New Shape Surf 3.0 KZN185 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Top stuff PSi - You are an absolute champion!!!! Simonsurf Registered User Posts: 2 (12/1/02 8:21 pm ) 210.50.30.21 Reply | Edit | Del Re: re: Timing Belt Light -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I did just like you said and it worked a treat. Thankyou very much!! Ron666au Distinguished Site User (10posts+) Posts: 38 (12/2/02 3:20 pm ) 211.28.154.132 Reply | Edit | Del Re: re: Timing Belt Light -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There must be an easier way but it worked for Simon Les H Registered User Posts: 2 (12/9/02 7:03 am ) 195.92.67.71 Reply | Edit | Del Timing Belt Light -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Guys My mechanic got the bottom of this one and there is indeed an easier way, much easier infact. On the back of the instrument cluster there are apparently 2 screw holes close together, one has a screw in it the other does not, apparently you just swap the screw from one hole to the other and thats it job done. I will try to find out exactly where the screw holes are and let you know. He found this out by ringing the local Toyota dealer and asking nicely. Les H bambi Master (50+ posts) Posts: 72 (12/9/02 6:26 pm ) 211.28.96.8 Reply | Edit | Del Re: Timing Belt light on New Shape Surf 3.0 KZN185 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ah Les, here's my tow bobs worth. My mechanic said the same with my '98 surf when he did the timing belt. Imagine his surprise when he did this and it didn't work. But how so he said, this is the same on several of their vehicles (he used to be a Toyota mechanic!). He even took it all down to the local Toyota dealer who couldn't even work out what the story was (no surprise there). So, out came the light! Cheers, Troy. Simonsurf Registered User Posts: 7 (12/10/02 10:38 am ) 211.26.153.99 Reply | Edit | Del Re: Timing Belt Light -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oh well...... I'll have to try that next time!!! bretts 185 Registered User Posts: 2 (3/30/03 10:05 pm ) 203.220.225.82 Reply | Edit | Del Re: Timing Belt light on New Shape Surf 3.0 KZN185 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 2 screw holes on the back of the cluster does work.. just place it in the other hole ...... easy bambi Centurion Posts: 187 (3/31/03 8:42 am ) 211.28.96.8 Reply | Edit | Del Re: Timing Belt light on New Shape Surf 3.0 KZN185 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- G'day guys, not so easy, I saw the mechanic try to do exactly that, and it didn't work......had him stumped. If I had known about the other method of winding back those little wheels in the instrument cluster I would have given that a go. Cheers, Troy Toyoda Registered User Posts: 2 (4/1/03 4:36 pm ) 203.47.19.129 Reply | Edit | Del timing belt light 30 ltr -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OUESTION per bretts coment remove inst cluster remove small red head screw replace in small hole next
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