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Old May 3, 2010 | 12:34 PM
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i just noticed this thread. what is the color of the wire or pin number in the passenger side connector that gets disconnected??

it is hard to determine which wire that is from the single picture posted.
I know this is an OLD thread... but, I am having the problem with my overhead console starting to dim... and found this thread. So I figured I'd post up a picture I found in regards to TJC's post and question;

http://www.billgart.com/l12.gif

I'm going to pull down my console within the hour to see if it's a loose solder connection. So thanks for this thread, and others like it!
 
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Old May 5, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyAirtime
I know this is an OLD thread... but, I am having the problem with my overhead console starting to dim... and found this thread. So I figured I'd post up a picture I found in regards to TJC's post and question;

http://www.billgart.com/l12.gif

I'm going to pull down my console within the hour to see if it's a loose solder connection. So thanks for this thread, and others like it!

I must say.... Another "fix" checked off my list!

I pulled down the console, opened up the computer and didn't see really what the thread was mentioning about resoldering... but, I looked closer and noticed the little gems not even (not flat) across the board. I re-soldered all 4 of them that were side by side, and re-assembled. WHA-LA! Done!

While it was apart, I also cleaned the dust from the backside of the smoked plastic. Now, my display is as bright as new. Very cool!

(I knew I should have taken pictures before and after of the display and the process, however it was easy... so quick, I was too impatient! Sorry all!)

Thank you FTE!
 
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Old May 5, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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No worries, I did the same thing. Was gonna take pics, but totally forgot.
 
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FTE Rocks! My console was dim, and after taking it apart I found a couple of loose solders and now it's fixed! Thanks!!!
 
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