[Z06] dim display
Racer
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Waterloo Ontario
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...splay-fix.html
Here's a link to the DIY fix for this. Worked great for me, although I really really burned my fingers when I stupidly decided to hold my soldering wand closer like a pen to get a steadier hold on it... <SSSSSSSSS!>
Here's a link to the DIY fix for this. Worked great for me, although I really really burned my fingers when I stupidly decided to hold my soldering wand closer like a pen to get a steadier hold on it... <SSSSSSSSS!>
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Intermediate
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From: DFW Tx
Thanks!!! I was ready to run out to radio shack and by a soldering pen but figured I would try a "Fonzy". I tapped it and the display was once again visible. I don't know how long this "fix" will last. I will say that I'm happy it worked
Racer
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Waterloo Ontario
No worries. You will want to do the re-soldering on it (or buy a new climate control module) eventually, as the core problem is that these are bad solders points on the surface mount resistors, and given entropy, are not going to get better on their own. You will likely find that after some vibration and/or heat that the display will go dim again.
If you follow the procedure outlined above, you should be able to fix it permanently for no cost other than the iron and small amount of solder. If you are not confident in your soldering skills, 90% of the work involved is just taking the module out of the car, once it's out just take it and the procedure above to someone who does know how to solder and they can do it in 5 minutes (which is approximately how long it took me when you subtract the time I spent bandaging my fingers and thumb...). Good luck!
If you follow the procedure outlined above, you should be able to fix it permanently for no cost other than the iron and small amount of solder. If you are not confident in your soldering skills, 90% of the work involved is just taking the module out of the car, once it's out just take it and the procedure above to someone who does know how to solder and they can do it in 5 minutes (which is approximately how long it took me when you subtract the time I spent bandaging my fingers and thumb...). Good luck!
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From: DP(oh you know where) IL
St. Jude Donor '06
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...splay-fix.html
Here's a link to the DIY fix for this. Worked great for me, although I really really burned my fingers when I stupidly decided to hold my soldering wand closer like a pen to get a steadier hold on it... <SSSSSSSSS!>
Here's a link to the DIY fix for this. Worked great for me, although I really really burned my fingers when I stupidly decided to hold my soldering wand closer like a pen to get a steadier hold on it... <SSSSSSSSS!>
Racer
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dim
Yes you need to resolder it but they instructions on the forum are great and easy to follow. I did it and I have 2 left hands! Mine works great. I bought a battery operated iron at radio shack that worked the best. Takes about 2 hours total in and out.
Good luck.
Good luck.
