Overhead Trip Computer Not Lighting Up
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Overhead Trip Computer Not Lighting Up
The Overhead Trip Comuter in my '99.5 is not coming on at all and wasn't when I bought the truck. Not a big deal, but am curious about it.
Can anyone tell me where to start looking for the problem??
Would be fun to have the compass, but from what I read on here, the trip info is not very accurate, so I'm not too concerned about that. Still, if it's an easy fix, would be fun to have.
Thanks!!
Can anyone tell me where to start looking for the problem??
Would be fun to have the compass, but from what I read on here, the trip info is not very accurate, so I'm not too concerned about that. Still, if it's an easy fix, would be fun to have.
Thanks!!
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i have 01 cc psd and one day mine stoped to mine is wood and if yours is like mine then the wires are vary thin and i asume that thay just cracked or feel out of place but i think i ame going to pull mine down and i will let you no
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Originally Posted by luvemhot
Go to Meschae gallery he has pictures. it cost me 10$ to fix, took it top a tv repair shop and had them sodier the chips back in. was a simple job
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took in a little time to find it but try this
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...?userid=297231
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This is really interesting...got the little circuit board out and sure enough, 3 of the chips were popped up.
What's the deal on these?? Bad solder or what??
Anyway, I've been trying to solder the chips back down and cant' get the solder to stick. What kind of solder do I need?? Not an electronics genious, but can usually fix these kinds of things. I do have a nice tiny soldering iron, but apparently need different solder.
This group is incredible!!! You folks must save people hundreds and thousands of dollars of repair costs!!! Thanks so much for being here and being so willing to help!!
What's the deal on these?? Bad solder or what??
Anyway, I've been trying to solder the chips back down and cant' get the solder to stick. What kind of solder do I need?? Not an electronics genious, but can usually fix these kinds of things. I do have a nice tiny soldering iron, but apparently need different solder.
This group is incredible!!! You folks must save people hundreds and thousands of dollars of repair costs!!! Thanks so much for being here and being so willing to help!!
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Originally Posted by Wheatina
This is really interesting...got the little circuit board out and sure enough, 3 of the chips were popped up.
What's the deal on these?? Bad solder or what??
Anyway, I've been trying to solder the chips back down and cant' get the solder to stick. What kind of solder do I need?? Not an electronics genious, but can usually fix these kinds of things. I do have a nice tiny soldering iron, but apparently need different solder.
What's the deal on these?? Bad solder or what??
Anyway, I've been trying to solder the chips back down and cant' get the solder to stick. What kind of solder do I need?? Not an electronics genious, but can usually fix these kinds of things. I do have a nice tiny soldering iron, but apparently need different solder.
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It works!!!Finally got some solder to stick enough to hold those little resistor chips down and sure enough...it works!!! I'll be damn!!! I thought after all my messing around there wasn't chance. We'll see how long they last...
Thanks again for the help...you guys are grea!!!
