Instrument Panel needle alignment

[tenshun]

I wasn't exactly sure what to title this but here's my problem: I took my instrument panel apart to start my blue LED conversion. Everything went fine, except when it came time to put the needles back on I couldn't remember their exact resting spot. I noticed that the shaft the needles sit on has a lot of play in it in either direction so I ended up having to kind of guess where to put them. After a few days driving, I can honestly say that I don't think they're correct. Its showing a different temp, fuel level, and RPMs then what I remember from before. Does anyone have a picture or guide of an untouched instrument panel that could help me readjust the needles to be more accurate? Thanks!

[ttircuit]

I can post some tonight. What year is yours? I have an 11 but my wife has an 08

[tenshun]

Ah good point, mine is an 08 with manual tranny. Not sure if the tranny makes a difference in the gauges but I thought I'd throw that in there as well. Thanks!

[ttircuit]

Ok. I have some pics of the fuel and temp gauges for the 08 on my phone but not the tach and speedo. I'll post what I have now.

[ttircuit]

With just the key on
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At normal temp
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I'll add more when I get home. Take a full cluster pic

[tenshun]

Awesome! Thanks ttircuit. Did you happen to get a shot of the Tach yet? I wonder if there is a more technical way that Toyota dealers reset these or is it just done by hand and eye?

[ttircuit]

Sorry. Not gonna lie. I got home and forgot all about it. But here you go.

This is with the car off
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Key on.
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At idle
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[tenshun]

Thanks man, I really appreciate it! When I get home tonight I'm gonna pop the clear cover off and try to adjust the needles accordingly. I'll let yall know how it goes.