Fix your Overhead Trip Computer

[wotton]

Your right, solder needs to be a lead/tin. Lead is the major component, it is often called "lead based".

 

[clintusaf]

the link is not working for me. is it still working for you guys?

 

[McDizzle]

Nope the link isn't working for me either.

 

[commanderjjones]

Nope the link isn't working for me either.

Me either. Mine hasn't worked in over 3 years and I would love to fix it.....mainly because it's just annoying that it doesn't work.

 

[erichy]

I used a circuit board pen from Radio shack. It's made to draw the lines on a board when making a homemade circuit board. I tried the solder and couldn't do it. The pen is perfect because it's glue and silver solder at the same time, I pulled the little resistors off put a dab on the back and stuck them back on. Works great!

 

[iracemine]

help!!! anyone know of a diff link to see, maybe from the diesel stop or something??

 

[clintusaf]

here ya go.

02 F250 Overhead Console Gone Out - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

 

[commanderjjones]

here ya go.

02 F250 Overhead Console Gone Out - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

Excellent.Thanks, Clint. I'm gonna tackle mine next weekend.

 

[iracemine]

damn. this place is the best!!!

thank you guy.

 

[saint08]

i have a 2003 F-350 6.0
I'm attempting to fix my overhead console the way you guys have explained here, however, when it comes to taking the overhead console down, you say to just pull it downward and it will just pop off? I pulled on mine and it doesn’t really seem to give. The entire ceiling seems to be pretty well attached. Any advice, pictures or hidden tabs that I should know about or should I just pull harder?
Thanks!