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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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Overhead Console Out

My overhead console computer (gas mileage, compass, outside temp., etc.) is out. Can't find a fuse listing for it in manuel. Any ideas? Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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blitzagent...try this link. I just fixed mine using these instructions.... never did find out which fuse or relay the overhead console is on.... but it did'nt matter. this was my problem as well.. be carefull.... those flat resistors are really small...lol. I think I oversoldered and pooched the Temp display..

Good luck
 
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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sorry blitzagent.. heres the link..

http://www.forgotton.net/diesel/trip...ndexframe.html
 
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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Rep points to fuddy for a great response and answer. He's right on!

Welcome to both of you! You'll find this is a great place for info!

Joe
 
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 08:57 PM
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thanks Joe.... now if I could just find out why I'm losing power on the highway, when towing my trailer.....
 
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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Thanks so much guys. Board is off but none of the resistors seem lose or broken. Should I be able to tell? Thanks for your time. Chris
 
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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Plug the board back in, turn the key on, and apply pressure to each resistor until the display comes back on. You may want to use a pencil eraser, as those little babies get pretty warm, pretty quick. Whichever one makes the display come back on is the one that needs to be resoldered.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 11:14 PM
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Cool! Thanks a bunch fuddy! Just bought my used F-250 the other day and found this forum a few days after that. I assumed that the trip computer was fried when I bought the truck. Now I at least have something to try if I could only find my T-10 somewhere...
 
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 11:52 PM
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Allen wrench works fine too - not real tight - thanks
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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Hello to all,My first question is how do I remove the overhead console.to get to the computer?
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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I wish I would have known this before I replaced mine!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 04:31 PM
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Hello to all,My first question is how do I remove the overhead console.to get to the computer?
Have a look HERE, member Miescha does a great job detailing the entire process.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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there are some tabs up high on the inside of the console, which might be hard to see...I just grabbed mine by both sides and yanked down...lol it came off with out breaking the tabs.... I must be lucky. I would imagine one is supposed to push outward on those tabs with a screwdriver???
Not sure if "yanked" is the proper term in the manual...


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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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Yanked is as good a any, Pushing the tabs will help, but still require a bit of a yank.
 
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