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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 11:28 AM
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HVAC Display Dead

Had this problem a few years back and there was a simple fix for it. I don't remember what it was. It had to do with cycling the key a certain number of times, etc. If anyone remembers please let me know. I'll write it down this time.


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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 11:34 AM
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When I have had it happen usually shut the engine off, lock and unlock doors and start engine again. Sometimes it will take doing this twice though. If there is a better way I would be interested in hearing.
 
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My XLT has the old school dials on the HVAC panel, but I think your fix might be to cycle the headlight a few times if I recall what others had posted before........
 
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 12:19 PM
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Found the Fix

After I posted and thought about it some more, I went out and tried this: With key off, turn headlights on and cycle the ignition switch twice. Came right back to life. HVAC is operating great. I remember I had to cycle the key twice but could not remember what else I had to turn on. Ed
 
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Originally Posted by DSMMH
Had this problem a few years back and there was a simple fix for it. I don't remember what it was. It had to do with cycling the key a certain number of times, etc. If anyone remembers please let me know. I'll write it down this time.


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I remember! I remember it's listed in the tech folder!!

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