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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 01:06 AM
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No problem. Im glad you got yours going again, but im curious, how did you loose one? It came off completely on its own? Crazy
 
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 02:50 AM
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Yup. Found it one time cleaning the truck but had no idea what it was, then after reading your post the light came on DUH! I do remember seeing the 510 on it though. The replacement one is the barrel type, but I don't think anyone will notice!!
 
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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my 98 eb expedition doesnt have the temp guage is there a way i can change it to make it so?if so please tell me cuz i think i would have the temp guage ensted of the gas mileage.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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This is an early christmas present to me..
I have been trying to figure this out for over three years and no one had an answer.... I pulled my console from my 01 SCREW and behold! The resistor was missing.. I'm headed to Radio Shack tonight and will have it fixed by tomorrow.. THANKS!!!!
 
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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those of you with missing resistors, was it in the same location as the one i had that was peeling up?
 
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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my 98 eb expedition doesnt have the temp guage is there a way i can change it to make it so?if so please tell me cuz i think i would have the temp guage ensted of the gas mileage.
has anybody did this before?
 
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 12:02 AM
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Just got done with the repair, just to find out that the display is cracked at one end.. Looks as if the previous owner had made his own attempt at being a hammer mechanic. So the repair did work however I will need to replace the display. Thanks for the info. (NOTE the resistor that was missing was the same that was peeling up in the photo)
 
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 01:04 AM
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those of you with missing resistors, was it in the same location as the one i had that was peeling up?
Yea it was, the 510 is the number on it. I think mine came off b/c my truck is a dark gray and I live in So Cal and spend time in the desert, I think it got "cooked off"!!
The Radio Shack one I mentioned in my earlier post is working fine.
Thanks again patman for the write-up
 
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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That was a nice write-up for the fix!
Now how about when the temp display is reading 140 degrees all the time.
Is it time for a new sensor? The compass works fine though. Maybe a reset button somewhere?
 
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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probably a sensor or a short in the sender wire
 
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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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Thanks!!! Stumbled on this by accident and WOW, worked like a charm.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 12:40 AM
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glad you got it fixed, welcome to the forums
 
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 01:09 AM
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i did mine today.inspected the 510 resistor, there were no sgns that it was loose but i still soldered it.its working now.
thank you
 
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by DirtySCREW
Patman----on my 03 Lariat my overhead console is different. I do NOT have a screw visible anywhere on the console and its about a third the size of yours. Mine houses the button for the sunroof (which works) and 2 Map lights (which work) and the Green Screen Compass/Temperature (which DOESN'T work). Do you think mine just pulls straight down? I've been meaning to do this since I bought the truck and never got around to it. I'm off this weekend and may try to tackle the job. Thanks---DirtySCREW
I have a 2001 with the exact same console as DirtySCREW. Just curious if anyone ever found out if a small tug was all that is needed??
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 09:06 AM
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hey pat. can i get a pic of the harness at the back if you have a better one. im looking to install this and i wanted to see if the temp sensor and the compass where attached to the display or if its located under the hood of the truck. i really want this console. thanks
 
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