Cluster on the ceiling

**bigcountrysg** · #1 (**permalink**) 10-20-2006, 02:58 PM

I got a 99 F-250 Powerstroke Lariat I am working on for a co-worker. The cluster of info on the ceiling is not working. You know where it has the compass, fuel mileage average, Outside Temp, and all that good info it stopped working a couple days ago. Fuse is good. Could the bulb be burned out and if so how do I get to it and replace it. does it even have a bulb.

**Brian** · #2 (**permalink**) 10-20-2006, 03:44 PM

good question! im wondering if one can be added. are all the electronics there to install?

**Logan** · #3 (**permalink**) 10-20-2006, 04:13 PM

I belive they are LCD. No bulb but that could have gone out. Not sure how to change it though. I am sure you could pull it off and look. Can't be that hard.

Famous last words.

**bigcountrysg** · #4 (**permalink**) 10-20-2006, 04:20 PM

The last time I siad can't be that hard was when I worked on a 94 Mercury Sable replacing the water pump. It ended up taking three days. So don't ever say it can't be that hard. Even if your just doing a simple oil change I have learned to plan for the worst.

**Logan** · #5 (**permalink**) 10-20-2006, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigcountrysg

The last time I siad can't be that hard was when I worked on a 94 Mercury Sable replacing the water pump. It ended up taking three days. So don't ever say it can't be that hard. Even if your just doing a simple oil change I have learned to plan for the worst.

Oh yeah, I know. That's why I said famous last words

**stump0331** · #6 (**permalink**) 10-20-2006, 04:38 PM

seems like almost every project i get into turns out that way,

"awe this wont take but a minute"

3 hours later

**Logan** · #7 (**permalink**) 10-20-2006, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stump0331

seems like almost every project i get into turns out that way,

"awe this wont take but a minute"

3 hours later

I know what you mean, the other day when I was putting on my new billet grill, I though no big deal, six bolts; can't take but just a few. The next thing I know, They sent the wrong hardware, I broke one of the mounting tabs off(bad welds) and then had to go and get it re-welded and go back by the place and pick up the right hardware. I know all about easy jobs

**Jon** · #8 (**permalink**) 10-20-2006, 07:09 PM

They are a BIG pain to get off without braking the tabs. Most of the time atleast one will make that nice pop noise we all love. It is Very common to have them go out. At work the easiest and cheapest way in the long run is to replace it. BUT, somewhere on this site is a link to fixing them and I would really like someone to post it cuz I have a friend that needs his fixed and hes a tight azz. So if you know where that link is put her up please.

**Logan** · #9 (**permalink**) 10-20-2006, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stroketechintraining

They are a BIG pain to get off without braking the tabs. Most of the time atleast one will make that nice pop noise we all love. It is Very common to have them go out. At work the easiest and cheapest way in the long run is to replace it. BUT, somewhere on this site is a link to fixing them and I would really like someone to post it cuz I have a friend that needs his fixed and hes a tight azz. So if you know where that link is put her up please.

Jon, why don't you do it and take some pics and make a Tech File

**Jon** · #10 (**permalink**) 10-20-2006, 07:33 PM

Me no unastan ooh.

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