BAC5.2 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Hey guys, Do you have a dead spot in the red-rings around the gauges? My 09 seems to have a non-lighted spot right below the MPG needle. Common? [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 My '08 Spec B is the same way, didn't know if I had a bulb blown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Alright. As long as it isn't just mine. I think it might be OCD incentive to drive nicely. With the MPG needle dead center, the dead spot all but goes away. What about sunroof rattles? Seems like the wiring above the map lights likes to rattle. In fact, it seems like there are a few rattles going on. Not something you expect from a car with a $33k price tag... [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Alright. As long as it isn't just mine. I think it might be OCD incentive to drive nicely. With the MPG needle dead center, the dead spot all but goes away. What about sunroof rattles? Seems like the wiring above the map lights likes to rattle. In fact, it seems like there are a few rattles going on. Not something you expect from a car with a $33k price tag... Just wait until you get the dashboard rattle (unless they've fixed that for the 08/09 model year---I don't have it in my '08, but did in my '05). I don't hear any rattling from my sunroof switch, but I will mention something about the sunroof that I've noticed. There's a "pop" almost like you'd imagine hearing a dent being popped out of sheet metal just about once a day. It's possible it's after the sun warms up the roof, and something just pops into place. This has happened on both my '05 LGT when I had it, and now my Spec B. Just find it weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Mine is a wagon, so my switch console is different than yours. That might have something to do with it. I know what the problem is, I just need to open that panel and fix it. I think my other rattle is the change in my ashtray. I haven't had any dash rattles yet, but I'll post up when it gets colder. I need a rear cargo organizer of some sort. It's tough to play paintball with all of my gear crowding the back of the car! [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 09 wagon? LGT or outback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Outback. No such thing as an LGT Wagon anymore. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 i wish i had never read this thread. I never noticed the dead-spot but now its all I can see....ugh "Striving to better, oft we mar what's well." - Bill Shakespeare - car modder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 If I remember correctly (from a thread long ago that I don't want to search for), The red "ring" light source is under the center of the needle and is reflected out to the circumference of the gauge. The MPG needle at the bottom of the bigger gauge blocks the light from reaching the edge of the big gauge at the bottom of it. It basically casts a "shadow". Design flaw, not a defect that can be fixed. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 Any flaw can be fixed. It is whether or not it is worth it that is the true question. When you drive well, the dead spot all but disappears. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51908&highlight=mpg+gauge It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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