My overhead console didnt work so I decided to fix it today and since I was already fixing it I figured id do a quick write up for anyone else that may need it..

So first off heres my non working console



First thing to do is look between the display and rear view mirror and remove the phillips head screw..



Now look in the rear compartment you should have two clips you need to pry down to fully release the console.. mine happened to be broke and some one ran screws in to hold it up..



Now just unplug the wires.. theres a small tab on the side of the plug you need to push in and pull the plug out..



Now you can take the console inside

 

Next remove the 4 T10 screws holding the display in



After you pull the Display out there will be 2 tabs on each side you need to pull out to get to the circuit board



Once you get the plastic apart lift the circuit board out and this is what youll be left with..



Okay now you should see 5 resistors on the board these are what you need to be looking at, check for bad connections as you can see mine was pretty easy to spot haha





You need to solder any bad connections you find.. Im not going to go into how to solder because honestly if you dont know how this isnt something to learn on.. although if your resistor isnt completly gone it should be easier to fix than mine..

As you can see i struggled with mine of course im not an expert at soldering ive only done it 2 or 3 times before..



Now go plug it in to make sure it works before reinstalling everything..



It works!! so now just reinstall everything in reverse order..



And there you go.. Now you should have a fully functional overhead console...

 

Awesome write up.

 

I just did this today and when I pulled it apart the resistors were all there, I was thinking ****.. now its something else. But I put my fingernail under one, it pulled up then under another and it pulled up... So I thought what the hell, I soldered up on both ends real good plugged her back in and there she goes works awesome. Thanks for this write up.. This forum is always amazing me. I hope when someone hits a snag and fixes it they do a how to on it. This helped me...

 

I lost 1 of the resistors marked 510 I dont understand where and what resistor to order to replace it can anyone help?

 

Hmm I'm not 100% sure where to order them ill do some looking when I get off work...

For now make sure you look everywhere mine fell out when I took the plastic cover off...

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Glad it helped you out!

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any Idea on where to buy that resitor?

 

Do you know if a non overhead console truck will support one? Can you tell from being inside yours that the temp sensor and compass are up there or is it too big of a deal to fool with?

 

Can't believe it found the resistor in the space between the ba k seat and the rear door all fixed now!

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