Dimming Climate control reading....
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Racer
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From: Itasca IL
St. Jude Donor '12
Dimming Climate control reading....
I have been having an issue with my dual climate control read out. I will have to tap on it to see the temp and mode and then it will dim completely out. Anyone know why?
Le Mans Master
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From: Hamilton Square NJ, Ocean City N. J. Key Biscayne Fla.
I have an '02. And, the same thing started happening to me about three months ago. I was told that this problem is fairly common and the display will eventually disappear from view. A weak wire connection inside the unit. The fix is to replace the whole unit.
I do have an extended warranty. But, the prospect of having the dealership "ripping" into my dash has convinced me to live with it as long as posssible.
I do have an extended warranty. But, the prospect of having the dealership "ripping" into my dash has convinced me to live with it as long as posssible.
Intermediate
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Very common for this to happen. Happened to me 2.This is usually because of faulty connections on the back of the unit. It can be fixed by using the instructions found here on the forum or you can get one reworked from ebay for about $50.Use the search engine and you will find info on how to fix this problem yourself if you are mechanically inclined. It takes a while and requires a soldering torch.
Burning Brakes
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From: Granville Ohio
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16'17-'18-'19-'20-21
Type in to the Forum search box, climate control dim and you will find a wealth of info on the fix.
Will get you the needed leads to get it fixed
Beware of the dealerships. They quoted me over $700.00 to fix. You can buy the new part (Control Module) for Less than $190.00 from Fred Beans Parts. Book labor is .9 hrs. 5 bolts and a couple electrical connectors and you have it fixed youurself.
Link to pictures of the fix
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1316227&page=2
Will get you the needed leads to get it fixed
Beware of the dealerships. They quoted me over $700.00 to fix. You can buy the new part (Control Module) for Less than $190.00 from Fred Beans Parts. Book labor is .9 hrs. 5 bolts and a couple electrical connectors and you have it fixed youurself.
Link to pictures of the fix
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1316227&page=2
Last edited by OhioDave; May 25, 2006 at 04:26 PM.
Instructor
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From: Columbia MO
Good DYI project
I have repaired two different units using instructions on this forum. Takes about 1 to 2 hours. Problem is cold solder joints on a flat resistor. Just touch each end of 8 resitrors. and reassemble, or spend hundreds at shop...
Good luck
Good luck
Team Owner
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From: The warm part of Anger Island
St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by 89L98
The fix is to replace the whole unit.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Granville Ohio
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16'17-'18-'19-'20-21
Originally Posted by DJ_Critterus
Do like the other members suggest and use the search function. There are quite a few threads with pics telling how to fix this. I'll post the thread I have saved (and will reference myself this weeked) when I get back to my home computer.
Photos of the fix
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1316227&page=2
Race Director
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
If you are not skilled with soldering a circuit board....
A CF member David Ruberg ( Mandigital) will fix it for about $50 including the return shipping and a 5 year guarantee.
e-mail digitalguy_1@charter.net
fixed mine works better than new!
A CF member David Ruberg ( Mandigital) will fix it for about $50 including the return shipping and a 5 year guarantee.
e-mail digitalguy_1@charter.net
fixed mine works better than new!
Team Owner
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From: The warm part of Anger Island
St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by dcblackc5
that's the one.