Overhead Trip Computer
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Overhead Trip Computer
I own a 1999 F250 Powerstroke. I need to replace the trip computer/compass. I checked with the dealer and they want $500. That includes the computer and the overhead consloe. I don't need the console but they sell it as a package. Anyone out there have a cheaper option?
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Ladderdawg
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Ladderdawg
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I'd think its time for a Cabela's dash mount......or fill in your aftermarket compass supplier . I don't think the overhead compass is all that useful, the trip computer surely is not. spend the $500 on a full nav system before the overhead computer.
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Yup. Just fix the one you have. It's simple.
Just don't be ham-fisted with the soldering iron.
If you're not good with one, get the local ham radio operator involved. He'll likely be glad to help.
Pop
Just don't be ham-fisted with the soldering iron.
If you're not good with one, get the local ham radio operator involved. He'll likely be glad to help.
Pop
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Overhead Trip Computer
I have this same problem with my computer board in my 2000 F350 and also called around and found the whole assembly for 500 bucks. My Dad and I have been looking for a little while and just found this website, I haven't ordered anything from them or even called yet cause I'm trying to fix it myself first. Sorry I don't have more info for everyone, I'll post again if I find out anything more.
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Does this take a certain level of expertise to solder the chips back on? It's the only part I can't figure out. I already ruined mine trying to fix it myself but I have a friend who will give me his that is broke and I don't want to ruine this one to.
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I've never done this before and when I sodered the chips back on I put to much soder on the chips so they touched each other and I ended up blowing the fuse for the dash cluster. Put a new one in and nothing else was damaged. Not sure if I ruined the board or not. Sorry I couldn't be more help..
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For circuit boards you really need a needle tip electric soldering iron. You can buy a cheap one for about $10. Use small diameter rosin core solder, and an old typewriter eraser works good for cleaning the board before you try to solder it.
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