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How to Remove the instrument cluster in a Nissan Xterra

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Ry the car guy

Ry the car guy

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This video demonstrates removing the instrument cluster from a second generation Nissan Xterra
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@R3dMaN234
@R3dMaN234 7 жыл бұрын
Hey bud, I just wanted to say keep up the good work! I inherited a 2006 Nissan Xterra that my sister had neglected and your videos have helped me fix EVERYTHING on it.
@blazevich
@blazevich 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this video. Your instructions were clear and worked perfectly for me. The button from my trip odometer snapped off and was rattling around in my instrument panel. It was driving me crazy. I followed your instructions, removed the instrument panel, took out the broken button, and the rattle went away. I appreciate you showing me how to remove the panel and save my sanity.
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 7 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! I'm glad it helped you. Have a great weekend!
@Martinsunegbu
@Martinsunegbu 6 жыл бұрын
What happens if my speedometer aint working but other on the instrument cluster is?
@josecalle6560
@josecalle6560 Жыл бұрын
@@Rythecarguy 1
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy Жыл бұрын
@@Martinsunegbu bad wheel speed sensor most likely.
@mpfjaxmpfjax3046
@mpfjaxmpfjax3046 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all of the videos. I have a 2007 Xterra that I bought new. It has 190,000 miles. Over the yearsI have had to do most of the things that you have made videos for. In my opinion, by far the most difficult is the radiator. Total pain. Did it at 60,00 miles to avoid the transmission mixing problem, and then again recently due to a small leak. Thanks!!
@genericdude6551
@genericdude6551 3 жыл бұрын
I've heard about this issue with the radiator and transmission getting mixed together and I was wondering how common is that problem. I only have about 40,000 miles on my 2014 so I guess I have a ways to go before it becomes a problem for me. Maybe I'll be lucky and it'll never happen. Anyway, I might sell my Xterra since it became obvious that it's got some design issues that concern me. Having to do all that disassembly to change out fog light bulbs is ridiculous. And the location of the alternator makes it difficult to do the "Big 4" electrical upgrade for the alternator portion of the upgrade.
@fagica
@fagica Жыл бұрын
I wish I listened to my mother when she yelled at me not to bite my fingernails. Great video. I learned a lot, most of all, that I will never attempt to repeat this amazing feat. I can see myself misalign every single tab and joint in the project.
@ricknc4ever
@ricknc4ever 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! Although posted many years ago, it helped me immensely removing my dash console, as I almost broke it going in blind.
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 11 ай бұрын
Glad to hear man! Glad you didnt break anything!
@sunnymango2101
@sunnymango2101 5 жыл бұрын
You have help me save lots of money trying to fix and upgrade with my xterra. Thank you! Also if you would like to make a video about replacing your ignition key barrel, I would appreciate it very much. Thank you again! Your channel is awesome!
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 5 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that man!
@Islandlyph
@Islandlyph 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these videos. I just bought a 2005 xterra, it’s a fixer upper, so your vids are helping out big time! 🤙🏽
@JAY-cw1zi
@JAY-cw1zi 7 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate all these Xterra videos. Great resource!
@zacsimon7724
@zacsimon7724 Жыл бұрын
Great video lines up exactly for an 08 nissan frontier. Read the manual and tpms sensor doesn't sync until going 20 mph, and also states unable to detect a flat.
@BRollOffroad
@BRollOffroad 5 жыл бұрын
this is awesome, thank you so much! trying to decide if i want go through this to put tape over my TPMS light haha. i have the blinking-to-solid going on now so they need replaced and i want to have regular rubber stems if i'm going into the tires. i air down and up 1-3x a week so i really have no need for TPMS since i'm checking my pressures constantly. this is of course unless you know something i can unplug or tell it to stop worrying about it and get the light off haha. either way, thanks again for the vid.
@alexchiswell2704
@alexchiswell2704 Жыл бұрын
Well done. Saved me a lot of time today but still took me a while. It’s quite tricky process to get the cluster out unlike done cars eg a Toyota I did once was I clipping a cover then 4 screws. Simple So thx for posting I’m in Australia so these are called Nissan Navara over here (the wagon version is called a Pathfinder)
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy Жыл бұрын
Nice, glad you were able to get it knocked out. It would be fun to get a badge from another country and put it on the X. Kind of like when people buy a german car and put euro plates on it.
@nicksalter7265
@nicksalter7265 5 жыл бұрын
Best video ever man wow dude should be paid for this
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 5 жыл бұрын
Just keep watching my videos and share with people who can use the help. Thank you for watching.
@shobogenzo
@shobogenzo 7 жыл бұрын
Useful video as always. I need to wire an Esky monitor in the front dash of my '05 Frontier, and this video is super helpful. Thanks Ry
@bayronvarela8501
@bayronvarela8501 11 ай бұрын
Gracias amigo...tus videos me hacen la vida mas facil....
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 11 ай бұрын
So glad to help.
@macsawesomeplace
@macsawesomeplace Жыл бұрын
If you are driving and your O/D off light randomly comes on it's more than likely the instrument cluster. Especially if you can turn it on and off with no issue using the button on the gear shift. Another way to tell is to smack the top of the dash above the light and if it comes on and off that way it's definitely the cluster.
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy Жыл бұрын
🤘🏻
@dahatchery
@dahatchery Ай бұрын
Really good stuff!
@maxellus1945
@maxellus1945 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks guy that was great I need to pull the cluster out of 06 Frontier and it looks identical to this.
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 7 жыл бұрын
+Roger Doucet nice! Hope it helps
@sergeykochubey630
@sergeykochubey630 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man for posting this video, actually that is so easy!!! thanks again .
@scbret
@scbret 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Ry, is the glass (or clear plastic) that covers the instrument cluster removable? I was cleaning it and accidentally broke the long push button for resetting the trip meter. The piece that snapped off is now rolling around inside my instrument cluster, behind the clear plastic, and it's driving me insane. I have to get it out of there!
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 3 жыл бұрын
Yes you should be able to pop it off once you get it out.
@MaximumDIYGarage
@MaximumDIYGarage 2 жыл бұрын
I have the same issue
@MaximumDIYGarage
@MaximumDIYGarage 2 жыл бұрын
We’re you successful at retrieving the trip computer reset button from behind the plastic cover?
@teamturbo4
@teamturbo4 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help! A very good video
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@edwardhernandez914
@edwardhernandez914 7 жыл бұрын
I just did it and it was very easy , thanks Ry for your video
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Glad you like it.
@phaa84
@phaa84 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, thanks
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@wheatenjarl1510
@wheatenjarl1510 6 жыл бұрын
any way you can put a vid up of changing out the orange lights?
@reggie7250
@reggie7250 6 жыл бұрын
Yes, Ry, PLEASE.
@ScottElliott152
@ScottElliott152 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this ... it was helpful and well explained.
@Scorpio722
@Scorpio722 4 жыл бұрын
Great Tip, thanks.
@F74D3N8r0T
@F74D3N8r0T 3 жыл бұрын
Looks easy enough. Gotta look if there is a way to fix my reset knob which has been broken off for a while. Thanks a lot.
@seanshad
@seanshad Жыл бұрын
Great job. Thanks for sharing.
@tatolopez8691
@tatolopez8691 4 жыл бұрын
Very very veryyyy good dude amazing video. Thanks
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 4 жыл бұрын
Anytime my man! 👍🏻💪🏻
@Cyberpunk2056
@Cyberpunk2056 2 жыл бұрын
Would this be the same process for a 2015 Xterra I have some bulbs that I need to get fixed and I was little intimidated to try and do this definitely be using your video for reference
@sean4056
@sean4056 6 жыл бұрын
You don't actually have to remove any of the center section of the dash actually. There are no fasteners hidden behind it that need to be removed in order to access the instrument cluster. Great video otherwise and very helpful.
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 3 жыл бұрын
That right! I mention it in the end of the video but no one ever watches that long.
@waldy606
@waldy606 6 жыл бұрын
Good day.. I would like to ask if the mileage in the cluster will stay with it if you replace it with a new one... My current xterras cluster is not lighting and rpm and speedometer needle is not working.. Id like to replace it with a new one but worried if the odometer will be at zero and i dont want to break laws.. Thanks
@DimarkoZELLDraper
@DimarkoZELLDraper 6 жыл бұрын
Can you make a video of you replacing the bulbs in cluster?
@arkadio1982
@arkadio1982 5 жыл бұрын
For sure. I would love to see that.
@Mattsommers521
@Mattsommers521 5 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see it too. I took my cluster out, thanks to this video, to upgrade the lights to blue from the Nissan orange, but it appears that the instrument cluster lights aren't replaceable. They seem built in to the green circuit board in the back of the cluster. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks!
@seanstander6718
@seanstander6718 3 жыл бұрын
@@Mattsommers521 I want to change mine to any chance you did it??
@Mattsommers521
@Mattsommers521 3 жыл бұрын
@@seanstander6718 No, haven’t done it. Just putting up with the orange color for now. Lol!
@Dmp68
@Dmp68 6 ай бұрын
If I wanted to replace JUST that last top panel, do I need to remove the center panel and knee panel to actually get to the top panel???
@miguelsalgado4673
@miguelsalgado4673 3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever seen a problem with the cluster needles not working? they do on test mode but not when car is running, but lights do work in the cluster
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 3 жыл бұрын
No, that sounds strange. I'm sorry your having that happen. The only thing I can think of is there might just be a loose connection but I am not sure how that would even happen.
@kweilerification
@kweilerification 5 жыл бұрын
Great Video, sadly did not work for me. Tried it three times. When I turn my X on it flashes for a while and then goes solid. Did the same after procedure each time, solid before I could get out of the parking lot. Maybe I need new sensors. Is that something I could do myself? Have spent many hours watching your videos and just subscribed. Have been in the market to buy a new car. My '06 X with 139K is my main squeeze (we also have a car and a truck) but has check engine light that 2 separate mechanics can't figure out. After watching you for a couple of hours straight I am re-excited about the X and am going to keep her (Her name is Ruby). Will take the money that I was going to spend on a new car and keep trying to isolate problem. I
@williamwilkin1892
@williamwilkin1892 3 жыл бұрын
The dash piece over the clusters... do you have to take that out for removing the A-pillar?
@wellnessotr
@wellnessotr Жыл бұрын
As always, 👍🏽 Wish I had watched this, FIRST! 🤣
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy Жыл бұрын
💪🏻💪🏻
@EdgarRoth
@EdgarRoth Жыл бұрын
Is it possible to open it up and fix the little stick button to change the trip mileage trackers and rotate for brightness? while I was wiping spraying and cleaning up the car I hit the stick and of course broke it right off and it fell inside behind the plastic in the instrument cluster ughhh now I use an allen wrench to press it lol
@russdroke3099
@russdroke3099 11 ай бұрын
Question, behind the cluster @ 6:33 is that the backup buzzer mounted on the upper dash area? I've got to replace one on my Frontier and looking for its location this video helps me disassemble to get to it if so. Thanks.
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 11 ай бұрын
I think thats the speaker for all the “dings” like seatbelt or TPMS.
@jmccomas2010
@jmccomas2010 4 жыл бұрын
Is there a light bulb for the check engine light that is replaceable? Mine will not illuminate
@blcdad
@blcdad 7 жыл бұрын
What year is the Xterra you're working on? I have a 2004. I need to take out the cluster. The speedometer stops working and when you hit about 2500 RPM, it hesitates like it's out of gas. Hitting the dashboard or cluster with your hand usually make it work. There must be a loose connection somewhere related to the cluster.
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 7 жыл бұрын
Mine is a 2005. Technically a different generation.
@moemo284
@moemo284 Жыл бұрын
Thanks bud
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy Жыл бұрын
YE
@midnitemonty
@midnitemonty 7 жыл бұрын
Nice! 6-speed manual Xterra with Crank windows! I have a 2000 Xterra and a 2007 Pathfinder.. the Pathfinder already had the "Strawberry milk shake of death" issue, now it has the whining noise at 170k ( think its the timing chains llke you did on yours.
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 7 жыл бұрын
Yea if its the annoying whine that increase with revs then its like the secondary guides. Sorry to hear that. Its a very annoying job
@nevergiveup7502
@nevergiveup7502 7 жыл бұрын
Ian McPherson question, the whining noise that your talking about is that the one that sounds like as if something is rubbing in the tire well?
@MrDan2454
@MrDan2454 7 жыл бұрын
It's too bad you don't live in WI, I have an 08 6sp xterra that I want to put a suspension lift on and do the clutch. Would make good videos lol
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 7 жыл бұрын
MrDan2454 for sure! Sounds like a lot of work
@zacharyzooshorion
@zacharyzooshorion 5 жыл бұрын
Do you have any experience troubleshooting immobilizer issues coupled with gauge cluster failures (intermittent) and a non start? My 05 pathfinder will start randomly, and when running tachometer will fail and come back on, as well as other gauges. Can't figure out yet if this is simple a.cluster issue. Would a failing gauge cluster cause an immobilizer problem?
@dantemolonlabe1090
@dantemolonlabe1090 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for great video, I have a 2008 Nissan Navara V6, only the speedo doesnt work, any advice as to what to start checking before I pull the cluster?
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 4 жыл бұрын
These are all ran off of computers. In the back of that cluster is literally just a few electrical connections. If your speedometer doesn’t work it’s very likely the cluster. The other scenario would be the speed sensor going bad. Behind one of the hubs.
@dantemolonlabe1090
@dantemolonlabe1090 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reply will check it out.
@mrcutt215
@mrcutt215 2 жыл бұрын
I need to replace the turn signal arm on my 2007 Xterra can you do a video on that please
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I do! Check out the fog light install video. That's included in that video
@arkadio1982
@arkadio1982 5 жыл бұрын
Dude, you are a motha***ING G! Your video s are awesome I greatly appreciate your time and effort. I've replaced all sorts of things on my Xterra. I love it its a manual, dope. Love your tattoo, my boi. Looks like the tree of life FROM. GOJIRA
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 5 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it! Thanks for watching.
@armsryan8908
@armsryan8908 7 жыл бұрын
Dear Friend video is excellent. Help Board I also nissan x terra 2005 at 15 degrees after the plant is turned on auto ABS VDC off slip
@nickandrew3458
@nickandrew3458 7 жыл бұрын
I follower ur videos are great. would you .do a video How clean tube leak water sunroof Xterra 01 thx. Ry.
@geraldb.3289
@geraldb.3289 4 жыл бұрын
What is the best way to remove the lens? I'm concerned about cracking/damaging it and need to get some gunk out of the panel.
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 4 жыл бұрын
What lens?
@CarlosRodriguez-wh4qd
@CarlosRodriguez-wh4qd 3 жыл бұрын
Hello I'm trying to replace the bulbs on the cluster but can't find a video on it. Can you help please? Thank you
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 3 жыл бұрын
Those have integrated LEDs the only way to swap them is to desolder the lights and reinstall them all on the board.
@rslegato
@rslegato 7 жыл бұрын
My gear select (automatic) lights died on my 06 xterra, any idea how to fix that?
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 7 жыл бұрын
No, sorry, I have a manual.
@makidd4236
@makidd4236 Жыл бұрын
Mine too no longer light up. Haven’t checked into it fully honestly, yet. Anyone have a fix on this?
@cwmizner
@cwmizner 3 жыл бұрын
can you replace the lens/front plastic?
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 2 жыл бұрын
Yes you can! Not sure where you would source it though.
@dalehunter8265
@dalehunter8265 3 жыл бұрын
How to calbrate guages when I put it back in?
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 3 жыл бұрын
Should not need to.
@Abeltin89
@Abeltin89 7 жыл бұрын
Hey man sorry to bother you have you had problem with your speedometer? Mine sometimes works or just stays below zero mph. Just wondering what could be wrong with mine.
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 7 жыл бұрын
+Abel Soltero no, does everything else work? You may have a loose connection in the panel.
@reinnycapgoogle.comsosua8135
@reinnycapgoogle.comsosua8135 2 жыл бұрын
Hi I have 2007 xterra and reset button on my cluster can it change
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 2 жыл бұрын
Not sure what you mean.
@genericdude6551
@genericdude6551 3 жыл бұрын
Anyone know what type of bulb they're using for the dash lighting? I want to replace any incandescents with LEDs.
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 3 жыл бұрын
The instrument cluster is integrated LED :(
@genericdude6551
@genericdude6551 3 жыл бұрын
@@Rythecarguy Thanks. I didn't know that. If I can get access to those LEDs I could change them to a color that I prefer (I'm an electronic technician).
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 3 жыл бұрын
Oh well in that case could you do mine? LOL
@genericdude6551
@genericdude6551 3 жыл бұрын
@@Rythecarguy Well, if they are SMD LED chips then I won't bother. I don't have the proper tools to change them out. I have replaced smd resistors using a standard soldering iron but it wasn't easy. Anyway, maybe there will be some aftermarket products that'll come out that'll give us some options.
@makidd4236
@makidd4236 Жыл бұрын
Did anyone switch out the orange flashlights for another color!?
@michaelflin6725
@michaelflin6725 3 жыл бұрын
🤝🤝
@richaneesh
@richaneesh 3 жыл бұрын
Is someone else a fan of plastic snapping back in place?
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 3 жыл бұрын
It’s incredibly satisfying.
@machinegunkhel
@machinegunkhel 4 жыл бұрын
U look like the guy from A7x
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 4 жыл бұрын
Is that a good thing?
@limpnjen
@limpnjen 3 жыл бұрын
He's cute.
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 3 жыл бұрын
🥰
@cabrerasautogarage1180
@cabrerasautogarage1180 Жыл бұрын
You don't have to reprogrammed ????
@genericdude6551
@genericdude6551 3 жыл бұрын
They didn't make it easy to work on Nissans.
@Rythecarguy
@Rythecarguy 3 жыл бұрын
depends on what you are comparing it to. ;)
@genericdude6551
@genericdude6551 3 жыл бұрын
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