[Z06] HUD Repair
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Racer
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HUD Repair
My HUD is on the blink. Points at the bottom of the windshield and traverses side to side. Having problems locating a replacement. Is there a go to source for these things. It's on a 2004 Z06. Calling local has gotten me nowhere.
Drifting
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From: Lakeside AZ
Why look for a replacement when you can spend 8-10 hours getting VERY Intimate with your console, dash and other various parts inside your vette to repair it yourself.
It is a pain no doubt, but doable. Just do a search and you'll find a couple of step by step posts to guide you through it. I did mine a few weeks ago. Proud to say I'd did it myself, but would not want to do it again.
It is a pain no doubt, but doable. Just do a search and you'll find a couple of step by step posts to guide you through it. I did mine a few weeks ago. Proud to say I'd did it myself, but would not want to do it again.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22
Look at these 2 links. They might be helpful:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...d-display.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...d-install.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...d-display.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...d-install.html
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Racer
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Why look for a replacement when you can spend 8-10 hours getting VERY Intimate with your console, dash and other various parts inside your vette to repair it yourself.
It is a pain no doubt, but doable. Just do a search and you'll find a couple of step by step posts to guide you through it. I did mine a few weeks ago. Proud to say I'd did it myself, but would not want to do it again.
It is a pain no doubt, but doable. Just do a search and you'll find a couple of step by step posts to guide you through it. I did mine a few weeks ago. Proud to say I'd did it myself, but would not want to do it again.
Thing is the anti reflective paint that GM used in the projector is all alligator skinned. Cracked pretty badly and that was one reason for me looking to replace the projector. I guess I lived with it like this for all this time might as well just overlook that. Has anyone found a solution for that. Looks to be a stick on anti reflective decal or something.
Thanx again for the replies.
Cruising
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From: Rochester NY
Best way to replace the HUD
Why look for a replacement when you can spend 8-10 hours getting VERY Intimate with your console, dash and other various parts inside your vette to repair it yourself.
It is a pain no doubt, but doable. Just do a search and you'll find a couple of step by step posts to guide you through it. I did mine a few weeks ago. Proud to say I'd did it myself, but would not want to do it again.
It is a pain no doubt, but doable. Just do a search and you'll find a couple of step by step posts to guide you through it. I did mine a few weeks ago. Proud to say I'd did it myself, but would not want to do it again.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22
OK Folks! I just replaced my broken HUD in my 2005 C6 Coupe. There are several places that repair these, such as United Radio for around $300.00. Yes, it is definitely the best way to get very intimate with your console & dash, yaw sensor, blah, blah, blah. But, what I really want to point out is that some guy has a YouTube video on how to do this by cutting the air duct in half. DO NOT TAKE THIS SHORTCUT!!! Take the dash apart! My buddy & I did it in about a twelve pack and a half.
Instructor
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It is not the most fun but it took no where near 8-12 hours. Mine pointed too far down and I was able to rig it back up. Its not perfect, every time the car breaks traction it hops around a bit, but is working way better than it was.
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Racer
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Not sure what the problem was with your projector/ mirror but with mine it was the pin on the motor side as shown in the DIY post on repairing it. Once the screw was installed there was no play innit at all.
Instructor
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Drifting
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From: Lakeside AZ
Yeah, realistically, if all you are doing is going in and putting a screw in one side I think it's a 3-4 hour job if you're quick and 5-6 if not.
My problem was that someone had broken off 2 key mounting tabs on the dash itself and that had to be repaired as well as let set up overnight as well as securing my hard wired gps & V1 connection in a way that I was sure it would stay working and not have to go back in and rework it.
Doesn't help that the HUD itself was broke on both sides and I had to locate some specialty parts to make it work and the closest hardware store to me is an hour round trip. And it was still 100 degrees in the garage a month ago which required multiple breaks so I would still be breathing at the end of the day (heat kicks my butt).
Once you've done it I think you could do it again in 2-4 hours tops if everything cooperates.
My problem was that someone had broken off 2 key mounting tabs on the dash itself and that had to be repaired as well as let set up overnight as well as securing my hard wired gps & V1 connection in a way that I was sure it would stay working and not have to go back in and rework it.
Doesn't help that the HUD itself was broke on both sides and I had to locate some specialty parts to make it work and the closest hardware store to me is an hour round trip. And it was still 100 degrees in the garage a month ago which required multiple breaks so I would still be breathing at the end of the day (heat kicks my butt).
Once you've done it I think you could do it again in 2-4 hours tops if everything cooperates.