My climate control display flashes all the time. The controls work fine it is just the flashing display that drives me nuts. Any thoughts?

 

Sounds like the backlighting is going out and that is causing the screen to appear to flash on/off. Unfortunately, the fix is removing the control panel and accessing the back of the screen and hoping that you can find a broken/cracked solder joint.

 

My flashing (constant display blink-blink-blink) was a bad cap in the voltage convertor. A month now, and my fingers are almost healed, Those covers are SHARP!


On the plus side, the later console is in...nice to have two cupholders and no "disco dash™"!

 

wa3ra, did you replace the cap yourself? If so can you tell me where it is and how to replace it. Thanks for the response.

 

First, is it your display that is blinking, or just the lighting?

If it is the backlighting, open the unit and look along the front edge board connectors with a strong light and a magnifier...you'll almost certainly find a broken solder joint or two.

If it is the display, yes, i did it myself, but I am pretty comfortable sticking my hands into equipment that costs more than I make in 5 years!

Whoops...editing...that was the radio display with the group of caps....the climate control has ONE can...that was the issue.

TBH, If I had it to do again, I'd check with Dr. Dome on here, or ebay, and get a replacement for $30 or so.

There is actually very little on the board, so the sections are obvious.