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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 10:43 AM
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Overhead display needs to be shot

Or maybe I have killed it myself.
Have taken it out about 4 times and re-soldered the resistors back down. I think I probably fried one. The display is still so dim that you have to look real close to see it.

So.... Suggestions on where to buy another one?

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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 10:59 AM
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I would call parts geek and see. They have a re-manufactured unit for $139 but some reprogramming may be needed.


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There are services on eBay that you have to send it in and have them repair it, but it's only $29.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by HKusp
I would call parts geek and see. They have a re-manufactured unit for $139 but some reprogramming may be needed.


2000-2004 Ford F350 Super Duty Electronic Control Unit - Fuel Injection - A1 Cardone 00-04 F350 Super Duty Electronic Control Unit - 5366-05100829 - PartsGeek

There are services on eBay that you have to send it in and have them repair it, but it's only $29.
Not getting that extensive. I am talking about the overhead console with the temp, compass & mileage.

Your link is for the ECU.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by BillyBob69
Or maybe I have killed it myself.
Have taken it out about 4 times and re-soldered the resistors back down. I think I probably fried one. The display is still so dim that you have to look real close to see it.

So.... Suggestions on where to buy another one?

Thanks all!
I had the problem. Found a guy on Amazon. Sent it out for it back in a couple days. Repaired and warranted. Total was just a few bucks. Well worth it. I don't remember the guy, but it's easy to find on Amazon.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 02:02 PM
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I used Tanin Electronix, quick, cheap and no problems 3 years down the road.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 02:03 PM
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I had the problem. Found a guy on Amazon. Sent it out for it back in a couple days. Repaired and warranted. Total was just a few bucks. Well worth it. I don't remember the guy, but it's easy to find on Amazon.
I can only find the replacement displays...no repair. Gonna keep searching.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by aawlberninf350
I used Tanin Electronix, quick, cheap and no problems 3 years down the road.
Just what I was looking for!

Thanks!

Digital Compass and Temperature Repair
 
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 03:08 PM
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I swear the link was to the overhead console. I have no idea what happened there BillyBob. Glad you got a lead.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 06:18 PM
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Just being thorough - do you drive with your lights on?
 
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 08:49 AM
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I swear the link was to the overhead console. I have no idea what happened there BillyBob. Glad you got a lead.
Thats what happens when you watch truck **** all day. You never know what you are clicking on.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Tugly
Just being thorough - do you drive with your lights on?
You know that is one thing that I keep checking. I swear they have dimmed to night time levels and I keep getting annoyed when I go to check my headlight switch. Never on. Day time is the worse. Can barely see the digits. Night time...not so bad.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 09:23 AM
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Anyone have an idea where I could pick up the overhead display? Mine was missing it when I bought the truck.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 09:25 AM
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Anyone have an idea where I could pick up the overhead display? Mine was missing it when I bought the truck.
Junk yard is your best shot - good luck with the color, you may need to paint it.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 09:53 AM
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I have found a lot of them on Ebay and Amazon. Anywhere from about $100 on up
 
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Have you tried the no-dimming mod for the overhead console? It may help.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...ight-help.html
 
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