Need help with my temp display/compass

[Tom Beals]

I looked back 4 pages and didnt see this issue addressed, so if it has been posted before please link.



I have an '04. My temp/compass display is located just above my rear view mirror and has been going out, actually I thought it was out. Then, I pushed the button for one of the overhead lamps and it came back on.



Usually, if I just push up on the hard plastic shell of the unit it will come back on. Sometimes it stays on for a while, sometimes it immediately fades. I assume something is loose or has bad contact, etc. but where do I start with this?



Thanks in advance.

 

[Jerry Gerner 2]

This is my fix-it project thread...



:banana::haveabeer:

 

[Tom Beals]

So...Pittsburgh is probably too far away for you to come over and just fix this, huh. My grandpa lives out there. Ill let you know if I head that way!



In all seriousness, thanks for the reply. It gives me some direction. :haveabeer:

 

[Jerry Gerner 2]

If you ever come out here I'll fix it for ya. It's not that hard to do. I did it with a $4 soldering pencil from Harbor Freight.

 

[O W]

Jerry, I see you threw in the statement that your soldering pencil was from Harbor Freight. I assume you have got a lot of use out of it with no problems. If so that's worth bragging about as you have had better luck with them than I. It is a discount tool store for us weekend mechanics who don't use the tools often, so I don't expect the best quality. Its hit or miss at that store with me, but I still cant stop going back like a kid in a candy store LOL.

 

[Jerry Gerner 2]

The secret with the cheap soldering pencils is not to keep it plugged in for too long to...



1. control the heat



2. it's plastic handle, I don't trust it to be plugged in too long. I have used it for a couple different projects.

 

[EddieS'04]

For some light duty soldering. I also have a 20watt pencil from, 99cent store...LOL

 

[Randy Hinebaugh]

 

[Randy Hinebaugh]

Someone on Ebay will for $36 take your assembly, repair what's wrong and check all switches/lights if you don't feel like doing it yourself. I think that includes return shipping as well.