Outside Temp Gauge
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From: Redlands Ca
Outside Temp Gauge
The center outside temp gauge cluster has gone dim. I can only see it at night. I've taken it out and looked for a loose connection with no luck.
Does anyone have an idea how to fix this problem?
Does anyone have an idea how to fix this problem?
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From what I gather it's a common problem with C5s. I think you have to replace the whole unit in order to fix it. However I have heard that giving it 3 or 4 solid taps sometimes makes it brighten back up. My '98 would be dim for a week or so, and then brighten back up for a week or so, then would just suddenly go dim again. Another exclusive feature of the C5!
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It is a common problem with C5. However you don't have to replace, do a search on "dim A/C" or something like that. There is a guy that advertises on e-bay that can repair for $40 or so, or if you are good with soldering iron you can fix it yourself.
My 98 had the problem and I sent it to the guy advertising on e-bay took total time 5 days to send and get it back. Lots of members have used him. Also lots have resoldered the connections. your choice
good luck
My 98 had the problem and I sent it to the guy advertising on e-bay took total time 5 days to send and get it back. Lots of members have used him. Also lots have resoldered the connections. your choice
good luck
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From: Redlands Ca
Originally Posted by djengr
It is a common problem with C5. However you don't have to replace, do a search on "dim A/C" or something like that. There is a guy that advertises on e-bay that can repair for $40 or so, or if you are good with soldering iron you can fix it yourself.
My 98 had the problem and I sent it to the guy advertising on e-bay took total time 5 days to send and get it back. Lots of members have used him. Also lots have resoldered the connections. your choice
good luck
My 98 had the problem and I sent it to the guy advertising on e-bay took total time 5 days to send and get it back. Lots of members have used him. Also lots have resoldered the connections. your choice
good luck
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Thanks Gary. I have since found out that this is a very common problem. I subsequently found a post with pictures and details on a fix from member "RPOZ4Z" .
Also member "mandigital" will do the fix for a small fee.
Again, this forum is the absolute best.
Thanks guys for all the help and info.
Also member "mandigital" will do the fix for a small fee.
Again, this forum is the absolute best.
Thanks guys for all the help and info.
