Battery problem after disconnected
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Drifting
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From: Central MN
Battery problem after disconnected
After disconnecting and reconnecting the negative cable on the battery a problem has developed. Now the radio on/off, volume **** (I can control the volume through the steering wheel controls,) screen up and down switch and outdoor temperature reading do not work. Any ideas what's wrong? And, yes, I did a search regarding the problem before posting this question. Thanks.
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Drifting
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Central MN
Ok I think I found the problem. The second photo shows the ribbon wire connected. In the third photo, using plastic wedge, I am able to separate the ribbon from the connection. There is no glue or tape holding the ribbon to the connection. I brought the unit to my local Chevrolet deal and spoke to their Corvette mechanic. He thinks it is defective and is ordering me a new unit. Not sure what disconnecting the battery had to do with the problem. I'm guessing it was just a coincidence.
Last edited by Cosmo Kramer; Nov 15, 2016 at 12:56 AM.
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Drifting
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Central MN
WelderGuy.........The ribbon doesn't connect via a snap. I used the pry tool to show that the ribbon is not secured to the connector. Obviously, I did not pry the ribbon free from the connection. The bottom line is the ribbon is not making a good connection resulting in the above mentioned problems. I took the dash apart to find out what the problem was.
