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Alarm LED, how to reattach?

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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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Hey guys,

Has anyone ever had to reattach the LED alarm indicator on the dash. I guess it used to have plastic tabs to hold it in, but mine floats in the socket and wont stay down. It seems like a small area for double sided tape. I also don't want to use anything too messy. I have tan interior, but that part of the dash is black. I'm hoping someone else has found the best way to do this.

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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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I've used krazy glue before, not sure how long it lasts though.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 03:46 AM
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I have the same problem. It is very annoying! I have tried several kinds of glue but the vibration won´t let it stay put.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 06:33 AM
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Maybe Gorilla Glue? It is somewhat pliable when dry, it my stand the vibration better.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 08:02 AM
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Gorilla Glue is one of those newer glues that expand significantly as they dry- I would not use it. I think it would creat quite a mess in this spot.

I'm leaning towards using some Black RTV sealant- maybe it's flexible enough for the vibration- yet thick enough to not make a mess applying it.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 08:49 AM
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Try some epoxy cement/material....JB weld comes to mind
 
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 09:34 AM
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I have the same issue! Haha. I'm thinking something like 5 minute epoxy? That stuff is strong and can be wiped up before it dries.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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Mine comes out a little every once in a while and I just push it back in. I don't pay much attention to it. But it's not sticking out that far.
 
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