Like many here, I was experiencing the fading/blank temperature display on my '01. Mine was intermittent: normally it would come on when I start the car and fade to black while driving. Sometimes it would come on very dim.

Many said the led's(light emitting diodes) were burning out and the whole unit would have to be replaced, which is still a possibility, but those of us in the electric/electronic business know that led's are pretty sturdy and normally take a while longer than standard light bulbs to burn out.

Last night, coming home from a friend's house in Maryland, I turned my interior lights on to look for a CD. When I turned it off, I decided to turn the dash lights completely off, just to try something different. I had no lights to show my speed, except my HUD. I needed to turn the lights back on so I could see my radio buttons to, so I turned the **** to adjust the dash lights. My temp display came back on. Not only was it on, but it worked with the other dash lights as I adjusted the brightness.

I was pleasantly surprised to see the display stayed on the rest of the 4 hour drive home, and didn't fade or flicker. You guys may want to try this on yours before giving up and replacing the entire unit.

I hope this helps, and if it's already been 'discovered', I apologize for the repeat.

Mike

 

Cool discovery. I don't have this problem (yet) but many here have. Sounds like the part of the dimmer circuit that leads to the temp head unit is at fault.

Thanks for posting this.

 

 

Thanks for sharing this. Nice to know that this may help.

 

Thanks for the info.

 

Dimmer problem.....hummmmmm

 

been there , done that.
temporary at best

 

Mine does the same thing. I have messed with the dimmer dial, and it works on and off. I am going to fix it over winter.



Good Luck