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Old May 20, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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Overhead Console Computer Programming?

I want to thank everyone for the previous posts on how to repair the existing ones, but I think mine may beyond repair, no luck with re-soldering.

Does anyone know if the new ones from the guys on Ebay are reliable, or if their prices are much better than a local dealer? Also, does a new computer take any programming to make it work, either the compass or fuel mileage?

Thanks, Tom in San Antonio
 
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Old May 20, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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Can't speak for all the Ebay vendors of course, but seller ol.bird seems reliable. And he knows what he's talking about.

Retrofit Ford F150, F250, F350 Overhead Console Kits

As for programming, you have to calibrate the compass for your location but nothing else should be needed.

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Old May 21, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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For the miles-to-empty to function properly the computer must be programmed for the tank size that you have. This must be done with equipment normally only found at the dealer. If you are lucky, the tank size it comes with as default might match yours, but I don't know what the default is.
 
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Originally Posted by n6nfg
For the miles-to-empty to function properly the computer must be programmed for the tank size that you have. This must be done with equipment normally only found at the dealer. If you are lucky, the tank size it comes with as default might match yours, but I don't know what the default is.
Could be. But I have also read that they are self-learning. Guys have increased their tank size, by harpooning for example, and they say the computer starts to pick that up after a few tanks.

Dunno

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