I just repaired my 2002 f150 overhead display with this fix. Thanks so much to OP for posting this and sharing the fix. Awesome!

 

Just did mine, found 510 resistor loose, pushed it down soldered it, put all back together, all working fine, whole thing took 20 mins. Thank you so much!

 

Thanks to the OP. I've never soldered before and I was able to solder the same 510 resister without any problems. From start to finish it took me 30 mins. Thanks again.

 

Glad so many people have fixed their consoles!

 

IT WORKED! When I disassembled the display, everything looked fine on the board but when I tapped the same resistor you had to solder, it just popped right off. I'm a beginner at soldering, so after a 10 minute struggle to solder one side without the resistor sliding around I got it. Soldered the other side and went to test the display, perfect!

All it cost was an 11 dollar soldering kit I grabbed at Radioshack and less than an hour of time.

Thanks Patman!

 

Had the same problem on my 2001 SCREW. All the resistors were flat, but I put a touch of heat and solder on each one and it is working again. Thanks for the great info.

 

this thread has gotten crazy big. Glad to have helped so many people!

 

Just want to add another testimony. I recently purchased a 2002 F-150 and the overhead console display was not working. I stumbled across this post and began following the instructions. When I looked at the circuit board neither of the 510 resistors were popped up or broken. At first I got frustrated, but then thought what the heck. I don't have anything to lose. I might as well solder them just to see. Much to my surprise it worked. So, even if the resistors don't look to be broken or loose I would still recommend hitting them with a little solder. Thanks Patman for creating this thread!

 

Thank you tremendously for the writeup and pics. I think my 7 year old son could have done it after reading what you posted.
First time I have used soldering iron since shop class. Worked like a charm and my display is working. Same exact chip as described and it worked beautifully. Again Thank You for this Post.

Glynn

03 Ford F150 XLT Extended Cab 4X4 5 Speed

 

Success- Kudos to original poster. F-250 w/ the issue but minimal differences- easy fix even with my limited ability. Map lights and moon roof worked but no display for approx. 2 years or so.

No screws holding this one in:


Slightly different resistor layouts but familiar enough:


On & Mounted



Thank you again gentlemen

2004 F-250, 5.4L, Crew cab, 106K mi, 8' bed

 

I attribute these failures to the ROHS compliant (no lead) solder used in a lot of assemblies these days.

 

Got mine fixed! I pulled it the first time and they looked good but the display kept going out so I went ahead and soldered them. Reinstalled and it lit up great. Thanks! Btw I also always dab a little dielectric grease on the electric connections.

 

I have a 2000 excursion the micro chips are a different number (680) but its the same concept. thanks again.

 

Another happy customer!..I just bought an 01 supercrew and the display wasn't working..After doing some google work I stumbled across this thread..I dislodged one of the resistors while trying to solder it and laid down two of the ugliest blobs of solder you have ever seen but plugged it in and it's working..

 

Pat, did the repair and now it is working, only problem is the resistor is getting hot to the touch. Is that normal?
TIA