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Old 02-04-2007, 02:10 AM
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yeah.. my sources come from the dealership... :?

i hang out there on pretty much on a daily basis... which is why i know so much about our vehicles..

if you need help in getting stuff together, like dave said.. him, me and jeremy can get you taken care of.
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Old 02-04-2007, 02:19 AM
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I used to have some people at a dealer that said they would get me the clusters for $225, but I dont think that was programmed and they dont work there anymore
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Old 02-04-2007, 02:26 AM
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you have to program the gauge cluster thats kind of odd
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Old 02-04-2007, 02:28 AM
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Yes, the milage is stored in the GC.
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Old 02-04-2007, 02:31 AM
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Yep, just like all cars that I know of, especially non-electronic clusters. On those, the mileage has to be set by the manufacturer. So ours is no different other than the fact it is done electronically.
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Old 02-04-2007, 03:13 AM
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i thought it was stored in the ecu when i took my gauge cluster out and put it back in the only thing that was wiped was the trip computer mileage learn some thing new every day!
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Old 02-04-2007, 05:35 AM
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Thats why it isnt wiped out. You can put your cluster in another car and it will display the mileage from the car it came out of. That why you have to order it programmed from Toyota. Now, I was also told at a dealer that you can order it with 0 miles, but they have to document that, meaning your odo readings will be recorded as invalid and selling the car wont be too easy
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Old 02-04-2007, 05:52 AM
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man i just read this whole post. THIS DUDE IS SHADY! i hope nobody here brings this paul character dirtbag business every again. i feel for you man i would be pretty upset to be lied to about my own property like that
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Old 02-04-2007, 08:06 AM
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just go to his house or call him. if u need the info ill dig up the emails. just pm me. hes a nice guy from what i saw but yeaaaaaa. lol if u guys need help lemme no.
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Old 02-04-2007, 06:54 PM
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thats gonna be a fun house call. for lack of reality, this guy should catch a flight to cali and just show up at his door. that would be fun to watch
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Old 02-04-2007, 09:04 PM
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i should lol
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Old 02-06-2007, 03:58 PM
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its tuesday and still no friggin gauges.
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Old 02-06-2007, 04:47 PM
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dude this sucks.
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Old 02-06-2007, 05:57 PM
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yea, this is real crazy.

Paul is a coo dude.
he installed all my interior lights for me (check my profile).
he even did them for less than wat he asked for cause i didnt have all the funds.

i dunno wat the deal is.
i plan on getting my gauges done from him in a couple of months. a may have to jus roll wit Squallheart
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Old 02-06-2007, 06:40 PM
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ill tell you this much paul is a b**** he's a flake this guy is nothing but bad news i havent dealt with Squallheart but at least i havent seen a post like this about him screw this everyone shop Squallhear.
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Old 02-06-2007, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Garage1217
Ouch man, from what I hear he is legit and I say that even though he is competition... Well crap I am sorry you have gone through that. If you need emergency heat for your car, I can ship out an HVAC unit for you and ship tommorow afternoon so you will have heat and I can also get you a loaner gauge cluster if it helps or he cannot provide the items in good time. Also that is for 06 models only...... I do not have an 07 spare hvac yet.. still looking for one. There would be a deposite involved but if it helps ya, I am happy to work it out.
I know this is an old post, but this right here won my business... Garage, I will be contacting you within the next few weeks. I have a major show coming up right now and all income wise is focused on that show so after that has come and gone, I will be contacting you.

But Sorry about your guages dude!
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I talked to Troy (scionlifeguy) and he said hes gonna try to contact Paul. Its nice to have the support of this site when ish hits the fan like this. Thanks all
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Good luck! Dont feel hessitant to let us know if you need some help getting things back to normal on yours.
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def thanks man
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thursday and nothing still
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