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Old 06-16-2010, 02:24 PM
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Anyone else having problems with their Daystar upper dash panel staying clipped down on the front (windshield) side?

I put the clips from the factory panel on as instructed, and they fell off into the dash. So I ordered clips using the part number provided by Daystar and they don't hold for s#$%.

So for now my panel looks like this.



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Got the same problem and buggin the hell out of me. All I can think of is wedge'n something in the hole in the dash. I'll keep playin with it and let you know if I find anything that works.

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I had to bend the clips a bit so they gripped onto the dash better. Stays put now.
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I tried bending the clips. Then they broke. Then I bought more. And they broke too. The Parts guy knows me as the "Dash Clip Guy."
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Have had mine about a year, was careful with the clips from past experience... but it works fine, no problems, however if i put my cell or other metallic objects in the front slot the compass goes haywire

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i had the same problem at first but i just pounded it down a little and it snapped in place, idk why you would have that problem if u have the right clips, if that doesnt work i would try, to drill though the peace but find a spot looks like u could drill into i think the edges under the dash have a metal peace that u can screw it to just screw it down but dont hit any wires best suggestion i can give u man good luck
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Originally Posted by emt_micah
Anyone else having problems with their Daystar upper dash panel staying clipped down on the front (windshield) side?

I put the clips from the factory panel on as instructed, and they fell off into the dash. So I ordered clips using the part number provided by Daystar and they don't hold for s#$%.

So for now my panel looks like this.



Any ideas??
Do you happen to have the part number for those clips? I lost mine as well, and its bugging me too!!
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Pulling the front of the dash apart is very simple. Pull your daystar off and then pull the front of the dash loose clear down to the console, it's a combination of bolts and clips like you have on your daystar. If need be pull your radio out so you can find the clips. As stated before, give em a little pinch and reinstall on daystar. It should just snap in place. I have had my daystar for a year or so and have had it off and on a dozen times easy with no problems.



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