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How did this guy get in here?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by spitviper, Sep 3, 2010.

  1. Sep 3, 2010 at 1:09 PM
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    spitviper

    spitviper [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Some how a wasp got behind my instrument cluster, How did he get in there? and how do i get him out

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  2. Sep 3, 2010 at 1:10 PM
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    krimson

    krimson Nothin

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    Uhh is there screws on the top of your cluster?
     
  3. Sep 3, 2010 at 1:11 PM
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    Outlaw

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    id start with an air compressor and shoot air into any place you think air can get in and see where that booger goes. Maybe around the Trip button?
     
  4. Sep 3, 2010 at 1:14 PM
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    spitviper

    spitviper [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Yeah there are screws at the top, didnt see them there, Those are the only ones holding it in right?
     
  5. Sep 3, 2010 at 1:15 PM
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    krimson

    krimson Nothin

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    I think so
     
  6. Sep 3, 2010 at 1:18 PM
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    spitviper

    spitviper [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Ok, I hope i can just shake it around till he falls out somewhere. lol
     
  7. Sep 3, 2010 at 3:34 PM
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    wolfdog2314

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    I've got a little misquito bug in the exact same spot. Been there for over a year. Too lazy to try and get it out. Maybe I will now...
     
  8. Sep 3, 2010 at 4:21 PM
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    Madjik_Man

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    I had a large mosquito show up behind my cluster panel within a month of owning the truck.

    11 years later he hasn't moved an iota. Even wheeling won't make him budge :eek:
     
  9. Sep 3, 2010 at 4:24 PM
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    micropiper

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  10. Sep 3, 2010 at 5:44 PM
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    willtotheumm

    willtotheumm Yo Taco!

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    lol my work truck has a bug in the cluster too.

    You should be able to remove the cluster and remove the plastic cover. It's only screwed on. :)
     
  11. Sep 3, 2010 at 6:03 PM
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    achirdo

    achirdo I Weld!

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    It's it just me or is that a first gen with the lowest Miles I have ever seen on one of those---- 30k miles :eek:
     
  12. Sep 3, 2010 at 6:11 PM
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    I think its 130k...the blur makes it hard to read but the shape looks like the other 1's.
     
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    You guys are lucky. I'm going to try and put baby spiders in mine...
     
  14. Sep 3, 2010 at 7:01 PM
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    I had a mosquito get in my too.
     
  15. Sep 4, 2010 at 2:30 AM
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    Manlaan

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    There are a few more steps than just those top screws to remove the cluster, but it really isn't hard.

    http://www.customtacos.com/tech/index.php?article=77

    Before step 11, you really want to remove the molding above and below the steering wheel though. There is a screw underneith, then you have to turn your wheel 90 degrees to remove the hidden screw, then turn the other direction for the other side. It makes it so much easier and you wont feel like you're going to break things.

    As far as the cluster itself, the back is just held on with clips. Takes like 4 hands to do it (or a few extra items so the clips dont snap closed when working on the other side), but it really isn't hard. (I had to clean mine out due to the previous owner leaving a drip mark inside at the gauge reset. It was driving me crazy.)
     
  16. Sep 4, 2010 at 2:37 AM
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    Awwww they're pets! Like a permanent puppy behind plexiglass.
     
  17. Sep 4, 2010 at 10:45 AM
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    ahaha I thought i was the only one. I have a fly thats just keeled over on it back right below my tach. Im gunna try and get it out this weekend
     
  18. Sep 5, 2010 at 1:22 PM
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    spitviper

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    I wish I had only 30k miles, its 130k... Thanks for the link manlaan. Looks like its gonna take more time then I thought, he might have to hang out in there for awhile.
     
  19. Sep 5, 2010 at 1:27 PM
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  20. Sep 6, 2010 at 5:22 AM
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    StAndrew

    StAndrew Wait for it...

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    Ask the little bugger to role back you OD whiles he's in there...
     

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