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Old 04-06-2008, 03:41 AM   #1
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Default How to Dim the STi gauge cluster?

Hi,

I installed an 06 STi cluster into my 02 bugeye.
The only problem I have is that the cluster is always lit even when the headlights aren't turned on.

I don't mind it, but the LEDs are really bright.
Is there a way to dim the cluster?

Also, my turn signals blink really fast now.
Is this normal?

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Old 04-06-2008, 10:38 AM   #2
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if you signal is blinking fats that usually menas one of the bulbs is out. check that. does the dimmer on your stalk not dim the gauges? i think it is installed wrong
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Old 04-06-2008, 12:52 PM   #3
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OH......good to hear about the bulbs being out. I also did my tail lights and I need to get a new bulb for the rear blinkers. When I did my test run, I didn't have rear blinker bulbs on.
I hope putting them in will fix this problem.

I have an 02 bugeye, and I don't remember if I could DIM the gauges.
Anyone know how?
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Old 04-06-2008, 01:10 PM   #4
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oh boy! On the turn signal stalk there is a twisting "switch". Try turning that and it should take care of your problem if everything is installed right.
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Old 04-06-2008, 01:26 PM   #5
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rep on the turn signal stalk there is a rotating outer ring.. that will dim your gauges.. it should work.. its t he same in the sti
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Old 04-06-2008, 02:02 PM   #6
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when I put sti gauges in my 03 the dimmer control didn't work any longer on the turn signal stalk. (it still dimmed all the other interior lights) There is a dimmer control on the gauges that you had to use with one of the adjustment knobs that stick out.

The gauges themselves should still be reactive when you turn your lights on though.
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Old 04-06-2008, 08:00 PM   #7
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Well... I tried to change the dimming using the signal stalk but they didn't work.

I read somewhere that on the STi cluster if you push the right adjustment knob on the cluster then you can get into a menu where you can control the dimming.

I tried that....but it only cycles through "A" and "B" trip odometers. I never get the "ILL" option.

Anyone get this to work?
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Old 04-07-2008, 11:38 AM   #8
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you had to hold it down for a couple of seconds. similar to how you have to adjust the shift light.
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Old 04-07-2008, 04:48 PM   #9
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I've got an 05 STi cluster in my 02 WRX and all that I have to do is push the odometer knob twice and then I get the illumination menu. Then you just rotate the knob counter-clockwise to dim.
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Old 04-07-2008, 05:29 PM   #10
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^^^^Glad to know it works on the 05 STi.
Did you just cut the B28 and A9 wire?

AFAIK, the only difference between 05 and 06 is the 06 has two more pins in the C connector? Or does the 05 also have two more pins?

At any rate, I wonder why I can't access this ILL menu.....
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Old 04-07-2008, 05:31 PM   #11
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I've got an 05 STi cluster in my 02 WRX and all that I have to do is push the odometer knob twice and then I get the illumination menu. Then you just rotate the knob counter-clockwise to dim.
Yep. Exact same for me. Also, it has two different ILL settings, one for when your headlights are on and one for when they're off. I have my headlights on setting to the second brightest and my headlights off to the brightest and it works great. Someone posted up some big complicated thing on how to attached it to the stalk dimmer but that seems pointless.
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Old 04-07-2008, 05:36 PM   #12
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[quote=tonecold;21820338Did you just cut the B28 and A9 wire?
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I know I cut the b28 but I cannot remember if I cut the a9 wire. I followed a write-up that I came across.
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Old 04-07-2008, 05:44 PM   #13
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^^^^Glad to know it works on the 05 STi.
Did you just cut the B28 and A9 wire?

AFAIK, the only difference between 05 and 06 is the 06 has two more pins in the C connector? Or does the 05 also have two more pins?

At any rate, I wonder why I can't access this ILL menu.....
Yes, it has 2 extra pins on the 05. I had to shave off a couple guides on my 02 wiring harness to make it fit right. I cut the A9 and B28 wires just because that's what the walkthrough said to do. My dimmer works just fine, try pushing in the right knob a few times and see if it says ILL. I just hit it until it says that then hold down the rev limiter thing and it adjusts.
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Old 04-07-2008, 05:52 PM   #14
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I have the 04 jdm sti cluster and can't get the dimming to work, hopefully all this will work. Anyone know how to make the thermometer to work? Do I have to buy some kind of piece or something?
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Old 04-07-2008, 05:54 PM   #15
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I have the 04 jdm sti cluster and can't get the dimming to work, hopefully all this will work. Anyone know how to make the thermometer to work? Do I have to buy some kind of piece or something?
There was a post somewhere on scoobymods about that. You have to buy a third party thermometer and wire it all up with the cluster harness to make it read outside temp.
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Old 04-07-2008, 06:22 PM   #16
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Yes, it has 2 extra pins on the 05. I had to shave off a couple guides on my 02 wiring harness to make it fit right. I cut the A9 and B28 wires just because that's what the walkthrough said to do. My dimmer works just fine, try pushing in the right knob a few times and see if it says ILL. I just hit it until it says that then hold down the rev limiter thing and it adjusts.
Hmmm... is there something different about the 05 STi vs. 06 STi that is not allowing me to change the dimming?

I guess what I need is someone with an 06STi cluster in 02 bugeye to confirm that it does work!
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Old 04-07-2008, 06:31 PM   #17
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Yeah that's really bizarre, I wonder if they made it only dimmed by turning the stalk adjuster.
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Old 04-09-2008, 03:10 AM   #18
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Bump for some 06 STi guys help on how to DIM.

04 STi guys can push on the Trip knob to adjust the dimming.

05 STi guys can push on the Trip knob to adjust the dimming, but have two ILL options (Headlights on/off)
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Old 04-09-2008, 03:12 AM   #19
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Here is how to get the OAT (Outside Air Temperature) to work.

http://scoobymods.com/forums/showthr...erature+sensor

How to install 05STi in 02-03
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...temp+light+STI
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Old 11-23-2012, 09:38 PM   #20
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OP were you able to fix the issue? I put in an 07 sti gauge cluster in my 03 bugeye and i cant dim my cluster either... tried holding down and just pressing the trip button but i dont see any ILL menu... arghhh these things are so damn bright at night times...
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