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with all the cool reverseglow gauges out there i was wondering if i could do a gauge swap on my civic dx. the only problem is that the dx does not have a tach. is a swap possible here and if so how dificult is it to DIY. any help is greatly appreciated.thanx

 
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yea its possible. the tach will work fine.

 
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you can swap with lx gauge cluster. and buy indiglo gauge off ebay.

 
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It's already been done. You can swap clusters from any 2001 or 2002 civics. It would be easier if you find an LX cluster, because EX has abs (it will always stay lit up because LX & DX don't have ABS; but you can cover the bulb up).

Also, find a used cluster with more miles than you. With this way, you can swap clusters when your mileages match. That will keep your can legal, without filing specific paperwork.

 
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That's what I did I say its the best mod I've done so far, although
its somewhat difficult to find an LX gauge. It took me a few months.

 
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I have OEM 2002 LX 4DR white/Silver gauge.............. less than 15000 miles for sure.............PM me.....................

 
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what paperwork????? how can you find out if someone allready change the cluster with less mileage???

 
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You really can't unless its a DX with a EX or LX cluster. At least I don't think you can. I accidently went over the mileage so my car actually has 30 less miles than it says on the cluster.

 
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when you go to buy a used car, don't buy it on the first day. Test drive it and what not, get the VIN number and run it through one of the auto websites that has the history of cars (i'm sorry I forgot what the actual terms are).

This is especially important when buying from an average used-car dealership or 'family-owned' car lot. Dealerships will tell you all the changes done to the car before you buy it (they should; but ask anyway).

Usually when you get your clusters swapped, you need to get it documented (the original car miles vs swapped cluster miles) by a professional like an auto mechanic or you can go to the DMV also. If you know a lot about cars, then get your car's computer checked. The car's mileage is stored in there, as well as in the cluster. When you swap clusters, that cluster's miles will be shown; NOT YOUR CAR'S mileage.

it's hard to sell your car, if they find out you tampered with it (especially the mileage). Documentation will make it easier. Dealerships always check the onboard computer (I think it's in the ECU, but I'm NOT sure)

 
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i thought the ECU doesnt store miles??

 
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i thought that ecu did store the miles...that's why if swap, get one with a lil higher mileage then swap when ur old one gets to taht number..