Over head compass,temp and mpg screen

[carazola]

Hey gang, we had a couple supper hot days here in mn and now my over head monitor doesn't wanna work. Anyone have a similar experience? Got a fix or know where to get a new one?

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[swalker332]

is the screen blank?

[carazola]

Yeah, it just won't turn on. I got it to a couple times by tapping it
But it won't come on on its own
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[clcruce]

I have a 99 F350 and it had the same problem. The chips on the circuit card come loose. Here is a link on how to fix them, it was easy but you will need a soldering iron.

1999 Ford F350 4x4 - Overhead Console Repair

[Macon]

If the chips aren't loose, then it's likely the pins for the connector. The solder joint on the card is weak, and a quick solder job repairs it. If it is the chips, be careful of how long you keep the soldering iron touched, as some chips are more susceptible to heat damage than others. The proper way is with a heat sink on the back side of the chip.

[carazola]

had the card out chips seemed fine, played with connector came on and went back out after I put everything back together

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[clcruce]

Originally Posted by Macon

If the chips aren't loose, then it's likely the pins for the connector. The solder joint on the card is weak, and a quick solder job repairs it. If it is the chips, be careful of how long you keep the soldering iron touched, as some chips are more susceptible to heat damage than others. The proper way is with a heat sink on the back side of the chip.

Sounds like you have a problems with the pins like Macon said.

[D9Dave]

I found a guy on eBay that repairs them. For around 30 bucks mine works again.

[BigD214]

Does anybody know how to change the screen color?


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[Macon]

Originally Posted by BigD214

Does anybody know how to change the screen color?


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Yep, but it's a trade secret.