Peugout 406 coupe saloon custom dials 1999/2000/2001/2002/2003/2004 Suits D9 406 VDO cluster 1999 onward INDIGLO EL plasma Speedo Dialssee gallery using light bulbs here or here with plasma best effect achieved using the plasma back glow sheets wired in with the inverter
This custom dial kit has been designed for Manual Petrol cars , it will physically fit on Manual Diesel cars BUT the rev counter shows 7k not 6k. Some customers have fitted it on 2.2hdi manual cars and it works fine however the rev counter is slightly out , if that does no bother you then it's ok to fit.
We have two versions speed versions
Automatic cars: - whilst this dial would physically fit in the speedo for an automatic car, it would mean however, that you could not see what gear you are in,hence we have NOT listed it as compatible,although some people have fitted it.
The illumination of the rev counter in yellow or red will need the following mods to the instrument housing to achieve a good rev counter glow.
This will require basic DIY skills or can be performed by bringing the car to us at our workshop or by sending us the speedo by mail order for a fee.
This modification (removal of plastic gear selector housing ) only needs to be performed if you decide to use light bulbs If you opt for plasma backlighting with inverter then this is not a problem as the plasma disc sits over the automatic gear selection housing that makes a shadow - see pics.
To remove the shadow shown below , it will be necessary to modify the housing by essentially removing the plastic, this is necessary if you do not buy the plasma lighting inverter kit, that can sit over this plastic obstruction that normally prevents the rear lit bulbs from venly lightin up the dials.
This housing is used for the automatic gearbox cars and would normally display P R N D here for the gears.
We show you how we removed this plastic housing to get rid of the shadow, even manual gearbox cars have the plastic housing in the speedo for the automatic display but it is non functional but still there.
See below for further images of 406 indiglo plasma gauges s and dial kits, first photo when used with bulbs not plasma . The plasma glow disc covers the PRND plastic shape and gives a brighter dial without modifying the speedo .
Below: 1999 VDO cluster , bulb lit , photo shows the PRND casing creating a shadow, this must be removed, to illiminate the shadow.
Below : cluster opened with glass cover taken off
Look at the rev counter area you can see the tubes are that are used for automatic cars and show P R , N , D , if you fit the plasma part you dont need to worry about this.
above: This is the part we need to remove, to prevent shadows
Unclip carefully with small screw driver and lift glass out
Below: 406 coupe instrument cluster VDO 2000 year
Dremel or similar rotary hobby cutting tool is ideal
Slowly cut away at the plastic until alll removed , further dismantling can be done if you wish to seperate the white hosuing from the casing.
Below housing with automatic gear selectors removed
red needles added , paint needles
Above: dial illuminated using bulbs
Below yellow disc illuminated using plasma inverter
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Below: how 406 pug the plasma illumination sheet sit on the casing
Above: Plasma disc fitted to cluster, the dial will sit on top of this