DuffC5

On my 2000 C5. (Not the clock) The numbers that display the interior heat or cool temp. keep fading out very dim. If I tap on the plastic cover then they get brighter but then dim out again. Whats the fix. Forget the chev dealer how can I fix it?

Black$heep

TTT. Mine is doing the same thing. Any suggestions.

0Jeff @ TPE

Me 3..

LS9

replace the head unit
been there

Der Flieger

I sent mine to a guy in MN for repair. He is Dave Ruberg at 507-429-4489, and gives a 5-year guarantee on his overhaul.

Cig35

Very Common problem on the c5...There are a couple of outfits that repair them for anywere from $40-75. Do a search here on CF and their names should pop up. The other way is buy a new one from GM parts direct, they have the best price I found. Around 200 if I remember correctly.

Fastguy

A few people have popped them out and repaired the broken solder joints which is what I plan on doing.

Patches

Several members here have had good results with this guy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997-...QQcmdZViewItem

rws.1

It is a common problem.
Unless the car is still under warranty it is your issue... no recalls

A new GM replacement is $380 at most dealers. Fred Beans will sell you a new one about $100 cheaper

eBay and CF vendors sell used ones NO GUARANTEE for about $150-165

There are two vendors on ebay that repair them.

I used David Ruberg aka digitalguy_1@charter.net
$40.99 eBay buy it now. the repair comes with a 5 year guarantee
I am a 100% satisfied customer and can highly recommend his work and turn around time

DuffC5

Hey Fastguy is there any write up or help to repaire the broken solder joints. Sounds like something I can do. I've done lots O stuff like that on my cars.

rws.1

There was a posting on a home solder repair about 3-4 weeks ago...
You might try a search on Blue Diodes IF I recall correctly

SFengineer

There are 8 chips that need to be resoldered. The were so poorly soldered on that touching them made them fall off the board. Do a search and it shouldn't take more than 10 minutes after it's removed. Worked great on mine!