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Jul 22, 2007 | 03:12 PM

goin4bro

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Overhead Console Too Dim

I've torn into the overhead console on my '99 mule and have determined that none of the electronics on the circuit board are loose, yet my display is uncommonly dim. It has always been very dim but useable until a week ago. I now have to have the transparent plastic "lens" removed in order to read the display at all. When I turn on the headlights, it does get even more dim, so I don't think that wire is the issue. If anyone has any thoughts on this, I'd sure appreciate them. That silly display is actually a functional convenience for me!

Thanks in advance...

Jul 22, 2007 | 03:34 PM

dcara

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If you can post a pic of, or point me to the schmetaic I might could help. In general, I've always had luck talking to the factory techs if you can get a hold of one that knows that unit.

Jul 22, 2007 | 03:42 PM

totin_tools

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From: Irmo, SC

There is a thread that was to bighten the overhead display. I think you cut into one of the wires. It might have been a red or blue. I am not sure as I dont have an overhead console.

Jul 22, 2007 | 03:49 PM

totin_tools

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From: Irmo, SC

here is a link that might help https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...nsole+brighter . It sounds like its a blue wire with red stripe on it.

Jul 22, 2007 | 05:23 PM

goin4bro

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Thanks, totin, but I think that wire simply disables the dimming from headlight use. Maybe there's a resitor in the unit gone bad, or one end not making connection anymore or something. I plugged it in, turned the key & pushed on all the components on the circuit board, but nothing made it brighter...

Jul 22, 2007 | 05:51 PM

AustinS

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There's a site that tells you how to fix it... for a fee of course. It's:

http://www.anyonecanfixit.com/auto.htm

You might try doing a web search after searching this site. Someone might have posted it for free.

Good luck,

Austin