Thermometer and compass have stopped working

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Old 02-11-2008, 12:23 PM
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Thermometer and compass have stopped working

On my 2002 f150 the overhead console thermometer and compass have stopped working. I did a search and really didn't find this particular issue.

Anyone have any ideas about what could be the problem? I'm most great full for any information.
 
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Old 02-11-2008, 06:31 PM
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Is there a search or cracked windshield in the area of the censors?
 
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Old 02-11-2008, 06:39 PM
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No cracks and all of the rock chips get repaired right away. There is a heavy layer of muddy road grime from our recent Chinook weather.
 
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Old 02-21-2008, 02:28 PM
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thermometer and compass have stopped working

i have a 2000 150 and they do not work also. Looking for some answers too.
No cracked windshield.
 
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Old 03-04-2008, 03:26 PM
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Question mine went blank

i noticed this morning that my therm. & compass overhead display was blank, dead, no lights at all .. it was working last night .. seems as if a fuse went out but i find no reference to any fuse for it in the owners manual .. unless it's some acronym i don't understand .. is there a fuse ?? .. the dome light works .. 2001 f-150 supercrew lariat
 
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Old 03-19-2008, 11:04 AM
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Question Idunno

Same problem, took the truck to a ford dealer and got the nowhere , no ideas, nothing..... Anybody do better?
 

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Old 03-28-2008, 09:58 AM
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Here is something you can try, http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/44...-gone-out.html
Mine doesn't work either, and I am planning on doing this procedure to see it fixes it. But so far have not had the time to do it.
 
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Old 03-28-2008, 12:31 PM
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i have a02 F150
My Compas/Temp goes blank too.

but it comes back on after a while.

Like it has a mind of its own.
 
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Old 04-14-2008, 11:30 AM
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2001 F150 Supercrew Lariat same problem...

Just tagging along hoping to find something out....
 
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Old 04-14-2008, 10:27 PM
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mine did same remove from truck and inspect circuit board i found component had cracked off board soldered back on compass and temp work again 10 min fox
 
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Old 12-29-2008, 10:50 PM
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How do you remove the console/circuit board?
 
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Talking Awesome

Thanks aredzfan for that link, I've been tryin to get mine to work again with no luck. After reading that link, re-soldered the connections on 2 of them and its back to life! I do love saving money when and where I can
 
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Originally Posted by CatInTheHat422
Thanks aredzfan for that link, I've been tryin to get mine to work again with no luck. After reading that link, re-soldered the connections on 2 of them and its back to life! I do love saving money when and where I can
There is a How To in our Articles and How To section.
 
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They had a time out in the game, here you go.

https://www.f150online.com/forums/ar...ay-repair.html
 
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Compass and Thermometer inop

As described, I soldered the two resistors in place, compass and thermomet work great.
 

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