99' EXP-odometer display black out
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99' EXP-odometer display black out
Hi,everyone! I am a Newbie here.
My Odometer display sometimes will go blank, no lights at all.
Sometimes it will re-display after a few miles, sometimes it won't.
I have no clue what this may be. Anybody ever had this issue before?
99' Expedition 5.4L 4wd
My Odometer display sometimes will go blank, no lights at all.
Sometimes it will re-display after a few miles, sometimes it won't.
I have no clue what this may be. Anybody ever had this issue before?
99' Expedition 5.4L 4wd
Last edited by 99exp4wd5.4l; Feb 20, 2004 at 05:25 PM.
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I think i found some help, I did a search in the forums < yep, should done it 1st!> and found this post, thank you for looking in.
Here's a thread that showed an odometer fix:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...threadid=196821
You could use the same principle to get to the contacts that connect the tach and speedo to the main board. Simply clean the contacts and possibly use some conductant (lightly) and put the unit back together.
The whole process may take you about an hour but worth a try.
PS...Remember to disconnect the battery 1st.
Good luck,
Tim
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Here's a thread that showed an odometer fix:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...threadid=196821
You could use the same principle to get to the contacts that connect the tach and speedo to the main board. Simply clean the contacts and possibly use some conductant (lightly) and put the unit back together.
The whole process may take you about an hour but worth a try.
PS...Remember to disconnect the battery 1st.
Good luck,
Tim
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99exp4wd5.4l -
welcome. You've found the secret - searching the forums usually uncovers a world of info. I've yet to try cleaning the contacts, but can't imagine what else would cause the sporatic behavior of my speedo and tach. Good luck w/ yours.
welcome. You've found the secret - searching the forums usually uncovers a world of info. I've yet to try cleaning the contacts, but can't imagine what else would cause the sporatic behavior of my speedo and tach. Good luck w/ yours.
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Also the thread shows info on possible cold solder joints that may be the problem, it has detailed pictures of the circut board.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...threadid=196821
D2EBMA, Thx, for your insight on searching!
BTW,
I 'm a member of a few other forums related mostly to marine engines that don't have half as much user input as this one. I have to admit this forum is GREAT! it has alot of useful information.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...threadid=196821
D2EBMA, Thx, for your insight on searching!
BTW,
I 'm a member of a few other forums related mostly to marine engines that don't have half as much user input as this one. I have to admit this forum is GREAT! it has alot of useful information.
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Also the thread shows info on possible cold solder joints that may be the problem, it has detailed pictures of the circut board.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...threadid=196821
D2EBMA, Thx, for your insight on searching!
BTW,
I 'm a member of a few other forums related mostly to marine engines that don't have half as much user in-put as this one. I have to admit this forum is GREAT! it has alot of useful information.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...threadid=196821
D2EBMA, Thx, for your insight on searching!
BTW,
I 'm a member of a few other forums related mostly to marine engines that don't have half as much user in-put as this one. I have to admit this forum is GREAT! it has alot of useful information.
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