Console Repair
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Console Repair
I searched for "console repair' yesterday and found some very helpfull information.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...erhead+console
When I went to the local electronics store (Spectronics), I was asked "What voltage do you need?". I could not answer him because I do not know.
If any one knows what voltage I need (1/4, 1/2, 1) please let me know so I can repair my console.
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When I went to the local electronics store (Spectronics), I was asked "What voltage do you need?". I could not answer him because I do not know.
If any one knows what voltage I need (1/4, 1/2, 1) please let me know so I can repair my console.
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I printed the last two pictures and took them with me, they did not help the guy any. They sure were a big help to me!
He also told me that if a 1 volt resistor was required and I put in a 1/2 volt, the console would not work. As my luck usually goes, he had no 1 watt resitors in stock or I would have bought one.
Thanks for your help just the same. I will go on over to Radio Shack at lunch and see what they might have.
He also told me that if a 1 volt resistor was required and I put in a 1/2 volt, the console would not work. As my luck usually goes, he had no 1 watt resitors in stock or I would have bought one.
Thanks for your help just the same. I will go on over to Radio Shack at lunch and see what they might have.
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amiller is correct with the 1/2 watt resistors. Resistors are not rated in voltage but rather wattage. You want a 1/2 watt resistor not a 1/2 volt.
If the guy at the electronics store keeps asking for the voltage of the resistor, he is either pulling your leg, knowing that you know little about electronics and doesn't care about loosing a 20 cent sale OR he is a complete idiot and shouldn't be working there anyway. If either are the case, find a different electronics store.
If the guy at the electronics store keeps asking for the voltage of the resistor, he is either pulling your leg, knowing that you know little about electronics and doesn't care about loosing a 20 cent sale OR he is a complete idiot and shouldn't be working there anyway. If either are the case, find a different electronics store.
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I'm not familiar with this problem, as I do not have the overhead console. Apparently, the problem is overheating of the resistor causes it to "unsolder" itself from the circuit.
Space permitting, increasing the resistor to 1-Watt should reduce the likelyhood of the problem occuring again, as the higher wattage value can dissipate more heat.
In a pinch, you can use (2) 120 Ohm 1/2-Watt resistors in parallel (60 Ohms), which will accomplish the same thing.
Space permitting, increasing the resistor to 1-Watt should reduce the likelyhood of the problem occuring again, as the higher wattage value can dissipate more heat.
In a pinch, you can use (2) 120 Ohm 1/2-Watt resistors in parallel (60 Ohms), which will accomplish the same thing.
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Good, I will try Radio Shack at lunch. If I get no help there I will go back to the first place.
I do have the resistor they came loose, would it still work. And if I can use the old one, do i just place it were it needs to be and melt some solder at both ends and hope it gets a good connection.
This will be my first time attempting to solder anything but wires together.
I do have the resistor they came loose, would it still work. And if I can use the old one, do i just place it were it needs to be and melt some solder at both ends and hope it gets a good connection.
This will be my first time attempting to solder anything but wires together.
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Yes, same process as soldering wires, but requires less heat. If you are using one of the Weller "Gun" type irons, be carefull! Don't stay on the component or board very long. Just enough to melt the solder and let it flow from the component to the board, providing a nice smoothe appearance.
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Originally Posted by PA_Ford_Man
Yes, same process as soldering wires, but requires less heat. If you are using one of the Weller "Gun" type irons, be carefull! Don't stay on the component or board very long. Just enough to melt the solder and let it flow from the component to the board, providing a nice smoothe appearance.
Thanks for ya'lls help. Keep it coming. I will post up Saturday how it turns out. Hopefully I will not fry my trucks computer and have to ride a Moped to work, well I do not know fuel millage, I am sure, will be better.
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