HUD Question
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From: Lafayette Louisiana
HUD Question
My HUD is no longer bright...it's so dim it's almost hard to see...this has been a slow progression.
Is this an easy quick cheap fix to bring it back to BRIGHT?...or do I need to replace the whole unit?
Any help in this arena would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Is this an easy quick cheap fix to bring it back to BRIGHT?...or do I need to replace the whole unit?
Any help in this arena would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: San Rafael CA
I saw somewhere that some HUD units have had problems with a small connection coming loose where the photo cell attaches to the main board. When this happens, the photo cell, which detects how bright it is outside (therefore automatically making the display bright during the day and less bright at night) can't send an appropriate voltage, and the display therefore goes dim.
Try a search on HUD, and hopefully you'll find the instructions. It requires removing the HUD from the car and doing some delicate soldering, so if you're up for that, have at it!! Otherwise, as far as I know, you'll either have to live with this, or replace the HUD unit.
Good luck
Try a search on HUD, and hopefully you'll find the instructions. It requires removing the HUD from the car and doing some delicate soldering, so if you're up for that, have at it!! Otherwise, as far as I know, you'll either have to live with this, or replace the HUD unit.
Good luck
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: San Rafael CA
Found it .... sorta .....
This guy used to have a write-up on fixing the problem (with pictures) but now I can only find his write-up on replacing the photo cell, but this will give you an idea of what you're looking at.
http://www.mccgp.com/upgrades/HUDFix/HUDFix_new.php
BTW the Pontiac HUD is the same as the Corvette HUD.
HTH
This guy used to have a write-up on fixing the problem (with pictures) but now I can only find his write-up on replacing the photo cell, but this will give you an idea of what you're looking at.
http://www.mccgp.com/upgrades/HUDFix/HUDFix_new.php
BTW the Pontiac HUD is the same as the Corvette HUD.
HTH
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 4,933
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From: San Rafael CA
Found a better write-up with pictures ..... see:
http://www.clubgp.com/newforum/tm.as...=single&cookie
http://www.clubgp.com/newforum/tm.as...=single&cookie
