Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum

Here u go hope u find this one J/K :tu:

hey if you guys could also help me out, in the last two days, when i start my pickup, sometimes the radio, windows, or dome lights do not work. then 5-15 min down the road they work. i have no idea why.. ive checked fuses and wiring and im at a complete loss :argh:

i tried the link, i guess i need to be a member. but yeah he has tan carpet. i haven't had my headliner out, so does anyone know if my 99 would be wired for the screen? it would be pretty nice to have. except finding a new spot for the CB. lol

I just found a simple fix for the overhead computer, AKA trip computer for my 2001 F350. The usename Mischa posted this easy fix to remedy the blank/non working overhead computer that Ford charges 356.00 for. This fix took me 15 minutes and it works better now that I hav ever seen it. Here it is:

Here is the process to remove and repair the overhead console in your truck. Click on the red links for detailed photos.

First, you must remove the outer shell (colored to match the interior of your truck). There are five tension clips that hold the shell in place. Begin by pulling downward (I just use my fingers to prevent damage) on the front (toward windshield) of the shell. You must pull VERY hard - it feels like it will break, but has never happened to me, and I've done a few now.

Once the front two tension clips pop loose, you must release two "L" shaped tension clips that lock into the storage compartment. You can BARELY see the tips of the clips when looking inside the compartment . Use a flat head screwdriver or similar tool to push out on the clips until they release. I've also tried reaching above the outer shell to pull on these clips (rather than pushing from inside the storage compartment), but my hands are too big.

Once these two are released, there is one final tension clip on the rear that comes off fairly easily.

Next, you will see the black inner shell . First, unplug the wire harness on the passenger side of the unit. Next, you must again pull from the front (toward the windshield) with force to release two additional tension clips. Finally, tilt the unit downward to release the "L" bracket at the rear (the "L" shaped bracket slides into a hole in the roof - no pulling required).

Once you have the unit out, remove the circuit board from the inner shell by removing the three torx screws (I believe they are 8mm but I can't recall).

Once the circuit board is removed, locate the 7 chips on the circuit board behind the display. They are labeled 620 and 680. The two I most often find loose are the two in the center directly behind the display - but check them all. Once the loose chips are located, re-attach them using a soldering pen (DO NOT USE A SOLDERING GUN AS THEY ARE TOO HOT AND MAY DAMAGE THE CIRCUIT BOARD). If there is not sufficient solder already in place (often the case for me), add additional solder as needed.

Now test the display by plugging in just the board in your truck and turn the key. If all works, put the board back on the inner shell and then replace the inner shell and plug in the wire harness. Then snap the outer shell in place and enjoy!
sorry i never thought about that u had to be a member, but here is the write up from over @ ps.org

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LOC24. Man you were "spot on" with this info!! Exactly the way it was described here! The torx bit is a #10mm for sure! Yep, the 2 resistors (680) behind the display were exactly the ones that were loose. Heck, one of them was nearly broken off completely, but at least I didn't have to search the tan carpet.:yeah: Resoldered them carefully and plugged it in. Presto! Thanks very much for the effort to stay with me on this!:jump:

:choochoo:No worries brother that is what we r here for:rocking:

All the credit goes to the person that did the write-up all i did was copy and paste it

well that sounds easy enough. i really want one :dang: