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Overhead Temp/Compass fix it

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by RattleSnake44, Aug 30, 2012.

  1. Aug 30, 2012 at 4:22 PM
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    RattleSnake44

    RattleSnake44 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I know this has been gone over ad nauseum but I couldn't find a thread with decent pics. So I took some pictures while I did my fix this afternoon. Took me about 30-45 min (two beers) from start to finish.
    First, open up the sunglasses holder and remove the one Philips head screw
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1346368346.434330.jpg
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    Then, starting at the front, gently pull out the overhead from its clips, go slow, it'll come.
    Once it's free from the clips, unclip the two wiring harnesses.
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    Once it's free and clear, there are three Torx head screws that need to be removed.
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    Then you're going to need to CAREFULLY pry the cover from the circuit board. These clips are fragile, go slow. Expose the circuit board and locate the two resistors marked "510". They're freaking small!
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    One of mine was actually loose and rattling around in the cover, I caught it as I opened the temp/compass piece. Good thing too, I don't think I would have found it if it made it to the floor of my garage. Here's a picture with my key for a size comparison.
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    Yes, that little black dot is the resistor :)
    Resolder the connections.
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    Put it all back together by reversing the order of operations.
    Plug it in and test it before clipping it back into the overhead. Just turning the key to "on" isn't enough, go all the way to right before starting the truck. If it works, then hey, you just saved yourself a pretty penny!
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1346368916.135355.jpg
    And yay for me! Also, it's freaking hot here today, no wonder I went through two beers doing this ;)
     
  2. Aug 30, 2012 at 11:37 PM
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    RattleSnake44

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    Haha. WTF? That looks like a rat's nest!
     
  3. Aug 30, 2012 at 11:37 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    oh balls
     
  4. Sep 3, 2012 at 8:34 PM
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    Only two beers?
    Thanks for the great pix. Can't wait to open up the box... hope it is as obvious as yours was!

    Steve
     
  5. Sep 4, 2012 at 10:42 AM
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    It didn't take long at all... And I didn't want my hand too shaky, see how small that thing is!? ;)
     
  6. Sep 7, 2012 at 9:23 PM
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    98degrees. Thought you lived at the beach???
     

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