I watched the LED digital display fade out and die over the past year in my truck. I liked having the information available and would l;ike to repair the display myself rather than take it to the dealer. Has anyone else had this problem, and do you have a fix? I guess the primary objective would be removal of the housing...any tips?
Thanks in advance,
Chardagha
'99 F-350 Lariat, CC, LB, 7.3 PSD, 4X4, no mods, 170K.
'00 Expedition XLT, 4.6L, auto trans 160K
'64 F-100 Custom Cab, SWB, 292 w/ 3-sp, original condition, 2nd owner.(sold)
'88 HD FXSTS
'90 FLHTC bagger
'01 FX Dyna Twin Cam
My brother and I fixed this in my dad's 99 last july. If I remember right the problem is that some of the components on the circuit board pop up (the techs call it tombstoning).My brother found an in depth fix on another web site that spells it all out for you. Basically we took the overhead console apart to get to the board then took the board out. Upon inspection we found two or three components that had come unsoldered from the board. We could have done it ourselves but as luck would have it one of his techs was there that day and did it for us. it was kind of a PIA because it did not want to resolder but it did finally work. According to this other website this is a fairly common problem. If you did not want to repair, it would require a new circuit board. If you want I'll get a hold of my brother and get you the link.
Here is the link
http://www.forgotton.net/frame.html
hotpepperkid
2000 F-350 4X4 SuperCab 7.3 PSD Banks Stinger kit AIS cold air intake
Thanks for the info Thumperer. I saw the same solution on another site and downloaded it. How is the best way to remove the housing from the headliner to get to the board?
Chardagha
'99 F-350 Lariat, CC, LB, 7.3 PSD, 4X4, no mods, 170K.
'00 Expedition XLT, 4.6L, auto trans 160K
'64 F-100 Custom Cab, SWB, 292 w/ 3-sp, original condition, 2nd owner.(sold)
'88 HD FXSTS
'90 FLHTC bagger
'01 FX Dyna Twin Cam
This is the same site that I found before and looks like the solution to my problem. Thanks for the info...great group!!
Chardagha
'99 F-350 Lariat, CC, LB, 7.3 PSD, 4X4, no mods, 170K.
'00 Expedition XLT, 4.6L, auto trans 160K
'64 F-100 Custom Cab, SWB, 292 w/ 3-sp, original condition, 2nd owner.(sold)
'88 HD FXSTS
'90 FLHTC bagger
'01 FX Dyna Twin Cam
Ok, so now my overhead display went south...I found this on the net http://www.newfordtruckparts.com/ has anyone heard of them or tried them??
2000 F-250 4x4 Lariat, Dr 4.5" hanger kit with Fox's,Fox Steering stabilizer,315-75-16 Goodyear MTR's on stock wheels, MBRP Shorty Exhaust System, Banks Chip, Banks Big Head and Impeller, and a heavy foot....
I just want to give a BIG thanks to Hotpepperkid for fixing my overhead unit....saved me a lotta $$$$....I am glad to see there are still people left in this world that will help others they dont know....thanks again....KD
2000 F-250 4x4 Lariat, Dr 4.5" hanger kit with Fox's,Fox Steering stabilizer,315-75-16 Goodyear MTR's on stock wheels, MBRP Shorty Exhaust System, Banks Chip, Banks Big Head and Impeller, and a heavy foot....
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