overhead console quite working

[firefighterbri]

The overhead console which displays milage, temp, direction ect. quit working the other day after refueling. The dispay is blak and won't light up no matter what I do. Any suggestions to try and fix it or am I S.O.L. and need to replace it?

Brian

[mschn99]

have you checked all your fuses???

[firefighterbri]

I haven't found any blown yet, however I havn't looked very close yet.

[00powerstrokin]

my friends truck just did the same thing. let me know what you find out

[Glenn M]

Here is something to try if it's not a fuse.
http://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gall...&albumid=19462

[firefighterbri]

That looks like fun, I'll try to do it this weekend while I'm at work

[firefighterbri]

well, I took it apart. I found that one of the chips fell out completely. after searching for about an hour I found it on the floor. (note: be very carefull when dissassembling and watch out for loose parts falling out! ) I soldered it back into place somewhat and to my surprise it worked! However I put the rest of the console back together only to have it not working again so I took it apart again and pushed on the chips again to see if another one was loose and when I pushed on the one I fixed it broke in two pieces and fell into the ash tray full of change. I didn't bother to try and find the pieces because I don't believe there is any way of using it anymore. Is there anything else I can put in its place or do I have to get another board?

[firefighterbri]

After searching and reading the various postings both on this site and others I was able to find that the resistors are 62ohm and 68ohm. I went to radio shack and purchased the 68ohm resistor pack for $0.99. I put one resistor in place of the one I broke and replaced another one that was loose and Holy sh*t if it didn't work like a new one! Just thought I would update everyone that has had a similar problem. It really is an easy fix!

Brian

[Rodslinger]

Thanks for the update Brian!

[rocksdhill]

Thanx To Glen for his great pics! This is as easy as changing oil!
Just pushed my chip in & worked great!!!!!
Was only wandering if you have to solder?