Overhead console, temp, compass
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It is a 510 resistor. 51 ohm with 0 multiplier. You can use a bit smaller one, they have used 480's to replace the 510s. It should be replaced with equal value resistor, but you can go a bit smaller, but don't go up to 100. It will change readout values. Radio Shack has these, and if they don't have the flat one, you can use the pill shaped, but make sure you get both terminals on both ends covered with solder if you use the other type. The flats cover all the terminals from the start. Good luck with you unit.
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thank you for this!!
I just bought my 2002 f150 2 weeks ago and the overhead console wasn't working so I found this site!! Thanks to this entry I was able to fix mine in about 1/2hour!! Thank you again!! I've always been a jeep guy and now have become an f150 guy! Love it!
Good day
all!!
I did some research after my display went out on my 2K 4x4 and it appears there are one or two resistors that will break the connection, something like what the dash display does over time... I pulled mine apart and this is what I found ~ and the fix... I apologize if the pics are too big, it's been a while since I posted pics on the F150 forum...
Here are the two resistors that have issues... Oddly, both of mine were open... But on the front edge... I have seen some open on the back edge... I re-did both edges on both resistors...
Yep! I used some money to go under the resistor and clean things up a bit... Money is usually tougher than regular paper, but just as thin...
Now, you can really see what happens... The company that soldered the cluster connector must have made these too... same issues... I did a fix on that too, if anyone wants me to post those pics...
And here is the fix... Make sure you have a small, pointed, clean iron, and have flux handy to clean off the exess solder...
It is a bit hard to get in there and still keep everything clean, but take your time...
And the finished item that didn't have any display two hours ago...
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If anyone needs more assistance with this job, or even wants to send me their board for repairs, I have no issues doing that... Ya'll gotta pay shipping and of course donations are always welcomed, but not required...
(I apologize admin if I shouldn't put that ~ just helping others!!)
Keep in mind that you may or may not have to re-cal your compass... You might be able to make out the "cal" on my display... I think those directions are in the owners manual...
Have a great one all!! And I hope this helps!!
Cheers!!!
all!!
I did some research after my display went out on my 2K 4x4 and it appears there are one or two resistors that will break the connection, something like what the dash display does over time... I pulled mine apart and this is what I found ~ and the fix... I apologize if the pics are too big, it's been a while since I posted pics on the F150 forum...
Here are the two resistors that have issues... Oddly, both of mine were open... But on the front edge... I have seen some open on the back edge... I re-did both edges on both resistors...
Yep! I used some money to go under the resistor and clean things up a bit... Money is usually tougher than regular paper, but just as thin...
Now, you can really see what happens... The company that soldered the cluster connector must have made these too... same issues... I did a fix on that too, if anyone wants me to post those pics...
And here is the fix... Make sure you have a small, pointed, clean iron, and have flux handy to clean off the exess solder...
It is a bit hard to get in there and still keep everything clean, but take your time...
And the finished item that didn't have any display two hours ago...
...If anyone needs more assistance with this job, or even wants to send me their board for repairs, I have no issues doing that... Ya'll gotta pay shipping and of course donations are always welcomed, but not required...
(I apologize admin if I shouldn't put that ~ just helping others!!)
Keep in mind that you may or may not have to re-cal your compass... You might be able to make out the "cal" on my display... I think those directions are in the owners manual...
Have a great one all!! And I hope this helps!!
Cheers!!!
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From: Jackman, Maine
yup easy fix. enjoy!