Dash Pod Cracks

cheezemonkhai · 13-02-2007, 10:38

Has anybody else experienced cracks in the piece of plastic that covers the dash instruments, at the bottom where it joins?

If so what was done to fix it by the dealers.

Thanks

Lummox · 13-02-2007, 10:42

It will need a new dash insert.

Not been out has it? Many dont realise there are two release clips at the top that need a special tool to open them up so the insert will slide out. If you try to lever it without releasing the clips the front breaks.

I know, its how I found the clips....lol

cheezemonkhai · 13-02-2007, 10:43

Nope the car is only a few months old.

The cracks are just tiny things in the left and in the centre, probably about 1cm long, but look like they are growing. Looks like a set of stress fractures to me

Thanks for the info though ross, look slike it's a trip to dealers then.

**GAFF** · 13-02-2007, 11:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

It will need a new dash insert.

Not been out has it? Many dont realise there are two release clips at the top that need a special tool to open them up so the insert will slide out. If you try to lever it without releasing the clips the front breaks.

I know, its how I found the clips....lol

Would these clips need to be touched during installation of a new Indicator Stalk by any chance?

Lummox · 13-02-2007, 12:09

No mate.

**GAFF** · 13-02-2007, 13:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

No mate.

I have a few creaks from the dash, I mentioned to dealer about the Defroster vent issue but they haven't had issues with them. I suppose I really need this to be changed out to see if its the fix.

pdhealy · 13-02-2007, 14:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAFF

I have a few creaks from the dash, I mentioned to dealer about the Defroster vent issue but they haven't had issues with them. I suppose I really need this to be changed out to see if its the fix.

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**GAFF** · 13-02-2007, 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdhealy

Revised offer GAFF.... €9,999.00 (offer open for a limited period - terms & conditions apply).

But the answer is still

13-02-2007, 10:38	#1
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,628 Thanks: 113 Thanked 517 Times in 480 Posts	Dash Pod Cracks Has anybody else experienced cracks in the piece of plastic that covers the dash instruments, at the bottom where it joins? If so what was done to fix it by the dealers. Thanks __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

13-02-2007, 10:42	#2
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,476 Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 758 Times in 636 Posts	Re: Dash Pod Cracks It will need a new dash insert. Not been out has it? Many dont realise there are two release clips at the top that need a special tool to open them up so the insert will slide out. If you try to lever it without releasing the clips the front breaks. I know, its how I found the clips....lol __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

13-02-2007, 10:43	#3
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,628 Thanks: 113 Thanked 517 Times in 480 Posts	Re: Dash Pod Cracks Nope the car is only a few months old. The cracks are just tiny things in the left and in the centre, probably about 1cm long, but look like they are growing. Looks like a set of stress fractures to me Thanks for the info though ross, look slike it's a trip to dealers then. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

13-02-2007, 12:09	#5
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,476 Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 758 Times in 636 Posts	Re: Dash Pod Cracks No mate. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

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