Stupid Me.. Please Help

  1. L-plater Joined: Nov 2009 Manchester Posts: 64 2001/Y Reg Citreon Saxo 1.1 Forte Venetian red
    #1
    Hi,

    I no it is a dumb question but its just one of them things.

    I put something infront of my speedo so i dont lose it and i forgot there was a little gap in between it so it fell down the gap do you no if there is anyway i would be able to get it back without taking the dash to peices?

    Thanks

    alex
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 8205 :(s)rac
    #2
    Above the pedals is a flap of carpet, hooks on between the break and accelerator pedal.

    Pull that down, poke your hand around in the dash that way.

    If you cant find it, then you'll have to take the panel below the steering column off.
  3. Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 280 Saxo VT Yamaha R6
    #3
    steering collum cowling then you can take the clock surround off should find the lost item


    what was it you lost?
  4. L-plater Joined: Nov 2009 Manchester Posts: 64 2001/Y Reg Citreon Saxo 1.1 Forte Venetian red
    #4
    it was a smale J from a necklace because it was so small i though i would end up losing it so i though that would be the best place to put it
  5. L-plater Joined: Nov 2009 Manchester Posts: 64 2001/Y Reg Citreon Saxo 1.1 Forte Venetian red
    #5
    How would i take the clock surround of because i had alook the other day and i though i would have to take the steering wheel off is that right?
  6. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.
    #6
    to get the dials out yer u have to take the steering wheel off.
    good luck
  7. L-plater Joined: Nov 2009 Manchester Posts: 64 2001/Y Reg Citreon Saxo 1.1 Forte Venetian red
    #7
    It the steering wheel bolt that holds it on a torx/t50?
  8. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 8205 :(s)rac
    #8
    Try running your hand up the back first mate, if it's that small you might've been lucky enough for it to drop through.
  9. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.
    #9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by alex-fitton View Post
    It the steering wheel bolt that holds it on a torx/t50?
    yer im pritty sure it is..
    but yer try just get ur hand up behinde there 1st u might be lucky
  10. L-plater Joined: Nov 2009 Manchester Posts: 64 2001/Y Reg Citreon Saxo 1.1 Forte Venetian red
    #10
    ok cheers guys, i will let you no what happens wont be able to check now so might be in a few days
  11. Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2010 Le Mans, France Posts: 976 VTS, Hawkeye WRX, Def90 & Freelander HSE (ex-VTR)
    #11
    Yes T50 for the steering wheel although you can take off the stalk shrouds top and bottom without taking the wheel off.

    There's two torx screws underneath that hold the two parts together - take the screws out and take the two halves of the shroud off - my money is that your "J" is sitting on the upper mount just below the dials - removing the upper shroud exposes this area no need to take the wheel off - good luck
  12. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by badgemobile View Post
    to get the dials out yer u have to take the steering wheel off.
    good luck
    no you don't, its a fiddle and wiggle but can be done
  13. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #13
    Undo the uppe & lower shrouds take them off,then theres 3 bolts under the the steering column take these off drop the steering column down then you can access the instrument cluster screws.

    Steve.
  14. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172
    #14
    if you're patient you can do it without dropping the column as well