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Jul 17, 2008 | 11:50 PM

HighOctane

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From: Kamloops

Overhead console went out.

OK, my Lie-O-meter stopped working the other day when the GF took the truck for the day. There just doesn't seem to be any readings/lights on. I swear something always happens when I lend my rig out to her!

Is there a specific fuse that powers this? I imagine that the wiring is all clips, so I can't really see that coming apart? Anybody have a link to the threads about this topic or an inkling on where I should start? Thanks in advance.

Jul 18, 2008 | 07:11 AM

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Here you go. Read it all, Post #4 is from Miescha, look in his gallery for detailed pictures.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...-gone-out.html

Jul 18, 2008 | 07:12 AM

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Here's a link for you https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...ml#post3230238

But I would check the fuses first since that's much easier.

Edit: Never mind. Barry's got the same link.

Jul 18, 2008 | 07:58 AM

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Ryan, also check the dimmer wheel. Someone had that problem before and the dimmer was in the off position. Just talking here.

Jul 18, 2008 | 12:24 PM

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From: Kamloops

Barry, Chris, Rick. Thanks for the replies. Rick I checked all wheel already, no luck. Anyways thanks for the links fellas. That is a great write up in that post, and should keep me busy this weekend, with the oil change, and the cleaning....

Jul 18, 2008 | 12:31 PM

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It works, I done mine twice and two others. The only reason I did mine twice was I thought superglue would work as well as solder...NOT. It appears that heat will cause superglue to give way. Go ahead and use solder. Be careful when removing the console as the resistor may be completely loose and fall out. They are very small and easily lost. A solder pen is a must, a good eye is a must. The area you are working with is very small. Easy enough to do, just a little tedious for me.