SMT resistors are usually stamped with their ohmic value. Maybe it's a cap or a diode? What color is it?
C5 Climate Control dim/dark display fix
Le Mans Master
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From: DuBois PA
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
I have several laying around... Shoot me your address, just cover shipping for me. 
They are 241 Ohms BTW, I have enough to give em away for now, when I get kinda low I'm gonna start charging you resistor breaking gorillas!
Tim
They are 241 Ohms BTW, I have enough to give em away for now, when I get kinda low I'm gonna start charging you resistor breaking gorillas!
Tim
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
Bill
Advanced
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Another great fix thanks to everyones help, god I love this form its the best once again. Tools needed 10 mm an 7mm an 4.5 mm (or 3/16 ) nut drives or small sockets. Small flat blade screw driver an torks 15. Soldering iron an fine solder resion core of course. Mine was the second version however it was just the same suface mont restistors that had cold solder joints an cracked aswell.
Last edited by whyaskwhy; Nov 22, 2009 at 01:28 PM.
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From: Dyer, IN
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From: Dyer, IN
The below procedure includes removing the console:
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/pat...rInstall.shtml
Last edited by lucky131969; Dec 11, 2009 at 05:43 PM.
Cruising
Joined: Nov 2009
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Plenty of write ups on this, and plenty of us have service manuals to send procedures.....you have to ask the right questions.....
The below procedure is for removing the console:
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/pat...rInstall.shtml
The below procedure is for removing the console:
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/pat...rInstall.shtml
Kev
Drifting
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From: pasadena in the great state of TEXAS
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
fixed mine this afternoon. looks like new again. thanks to all here that supplied info and support to those of us that were iffey about trying to do it. it was very easy to do... now it is party time......
Last edited by hdff; Oct 17, 2011 at 03:57 PM.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Lexington Ohio
HVAC Display Is Dim
My 2001 HVAC display has been dim for almost a year. I used to tap the glass on it and it would brighten up but then go away again. Today I tore it apart using the instructions that was posted before. My wife who used to own a circuit board assembly business soldered all of the problem components plus some other resistors that had cold joints and now it as bright as a new one!
The forum is a great place for help!
Here is the link that has the fix. Great stuff guys!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...splay-fix.html
The forum is a great place for help!
Here is the link that has the fix. Great stuff guys!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...splay-fix.html
Heel & Toe
Joined: Jun 2007
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Hi Everyone , Message from across the pond in the UK. I have a 2000 C5 Coupe. Attacked this Dimming HVAC dispaly job today. Just wanted to say : this is a great website forum. A big thanks to all who posted the details of how to do this job DIY. Pictures and step by step notes were spot on ! Thanks Guys. 
Here is a copy of the posting I put on our United Kingdom Club website
CCCUK
The dimming of the HVAC LCD display panel is a fairly common C5 fault.
My 2000 has just suffered from to this one.
I found an EXCELLENT posting on the Corvette Forum, which I can highly recommend. Complete with photos and step by step instructions on how to disassemble the center console and dash to get at the printed circuit board of the HVAC unit, how to get it out and re solder the offending item./items. The post covers both covertable and coup models as they differ slightly, the convert having the center waterfall unit between the seats
Go Here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...8-c5-climate-c...
I did this work today, it took about 4 hours, plus half hour "Tea and Tiffin" break, cost about £30 for a mini soldering iron and some solder and a illuminated desk lens lamp ( not really necessary but you know what ? one has to look professional even if one is not. It impresses the neighbours) ). I think about £400 to get it done by an auto shop.
If you are not too keen to attack the soldering yourself, pop the printed circuit board into your local computer repair shop, show them the offending joints and ask them to do it for you for a small charge.
Sorry if this post is already on here but hey ho !! every bit helps
Going for a blast now, "Jobs a good un " !!!
Here is a copy of the posting I put on our United Kingdom Club website
CCCUK
The dimming of the HVAC LCD display panel is a fairly common C5 fault.
My 2000 has just suffered from to this one.
I found an EXCELLENT posting on the Corvette Forum, which I can highly recommend. Complete with photos and step by step instructions on how to disassemble the center console and dash to get at the printed circuit board of the HVAC unit, how to get it out and re solder the offending item./items. The post covers both covertable and coup models as they differ slightly, the convert having the center waterfall unit between the seats
Go Here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...8-c5-climate-c...
I did this work today, it took about 4 hours, plus half hour "Tea and Tiffin" break, cost about £30 for a mini soldering iron and some solder and a illuminated desk lens lamp ( not really necessary but you know what ? one has to look professional even if one is not. It impresses the neighbours) ). I think about £400 to get it done by an auto shop.
If you are not too keen to attack the soldering yourself, pop the printed circuit board into your local computer repair shop, show them the offending joints and ask them to do it for you for a small charge.
Sorry if this post is already on here but hey ho !! every bit helps
Going for a blast now, "Jobs a good un " !!!
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 177
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From: New Orleans Louisiana
Worked perfectly and cost me 0. I thought the vette I just bought had a blown fuse or it was broke b/c there was no climate display at all. Then, I came across this thread, resoldered it at work, and now I know what the temp is. Thanks to all who contributed.
