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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 09:37 AM
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Overhead Compass not working

My overhead Compass is not working. I have a 2003 Supercrew Lariat with moonroof.

For a while it was going on and off, then would say "var cal" when I would turn the key on. Now it does not come on at all.

I do not know how to take the housing apart to check the connections, and did not find a fuse that is listed for the compass.

Does anyone know how this comes apart? or what usually causes this to happen and common fixes for this issue?

thanks in advance.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 05:00 PM
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It is fairly common for the circuit board to develop cracks, especially if the vehicle is exposed to temperature extremes. I happen to be in the circuit board business and so, when this happened to me, I figured I could repair it. But they're made in Asia and very cheaply. After three tries, I bought a replacement console on eBay and dropped the board in mine. That way you can also see how the console is attached.
 
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