Overhead display

[John@Outlaw_Diesel]

Has anyone ever used the ebay based company that repairs overhead display's for really cheap? Thinking about sending mine off to get fixed, but didn't know if the fix lasted?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-F250-S...Parts_Accessories&hash=item2569be5bf6&vxp=mtr

Thanks,

John

 

[Flounder_Pounder]

If its the usual failure you can fix it yourself for free. Hardest part is getting it off.
The usual problem is the chip capacitors fall off and need to be soldered back on.

 

[dzldoctor]

There is another with id of mandigital, I have used him before and he is in my state so quick service. Have had him do a few different electronic modules with good luck.

 

[Jarrod B]

my bro inlaw's needed resoldered. works lol.

 

[Fordguy100]

Its an easy solder job. First time I ever soldered, and I got it done in like 2 minutes. Behind the display portion there are 7 resistors, I guess they didnt get soldered down good from the factory. Look to see if any are at an angle, or missing (in which case they should be in the overhead console somewhere). Just solder back on, or solder over the old solder and your golden.

They are on the other side of that display.

 

[THETANK01]

Just tore mine down and found 3 of the 7 laying in a puddle of water up there.

Sent from the drivers seat.

 

[Platinum250]

Mine doesn't currently work either. I pulled it apart and noticed 2 of the 7 resistors laying in the case so I tried to solder them back on. Not as easy as most people say it is. I was using small rosin core solder and a small pencil soldering iron. The resistors and spaces are very small and it is hard to get the solder right on to place. I ended up shorting my circuit board out so when I plugged it back in I lost my dash and throttle peddle. Easy fix, just unplug and replace the 2 fuses I blew. :doh: