Subject: But is that bulb for the whole instrument display? Or for the pixel display? Author: eaglecomm : member since March, 2006 : 2440 posts Posted on: 2007-04-19 10:02:57

I thought the mileage and temp were driven through small pixels (hence the issue everyone has having the pixel display replaced) lit up by LED or similar. Are there bulbs along the back that shine through the small display for the pixels?

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• Ive got 2 problems now - farhod 2007-04-18 15:35:24 (312 views)
  • Any way to unplug the headrest power? See if the display gets better? - eaglecomm 2007-04-19 11:38:48 (130 views)
  • well, err...since no one else has mentioned it...the cluster has 5 bulbs...and (pic) - Q 2007-04-19 09:57:47 (274 views)
    • But is that bulb for the whole instrument display? Or for the pixel display? - eaglecomm 2007-04-19 10:02:57 (143 views)
      • on second thought...this suggestion sounds stupid once you think about it... - Q 2007-04-19 10:53:49 (94 views)
        • yeah, I don't really know myself cuz I haven't taken one apart.. but... - eaglecomm 2007-04-19 11:14:32 (127 views)
      • the instrument cluster contains 5 of those bulbs seen in the diagram (nt) - Q 2007-04-19 10:36:15 (122 views)
        • geez..can't write a complete thought with them interrupting me with work! I'm - Q 2007-04-19 10:44:51 (125 views)
    • oops..the bulbs are #2 in the diagram...not #3 (nt) - Q 2007-04-19 09:58:45 (137 views)
  • if you've recently had the battery disconnected...try resetting the sunroof (pic) - Q 2007-04-18 23:28:15 (6148 views)
    • if it does need resetting...hold the button until you ''hear'' the sunroof re - initialize (approx 5-15 seconds) (NT) Q 2007-04-18 23:32:09 (404 views)
      • Q YOU DA MAN! fixed that now i need to fix the damn cluster thanks! (nt) - farhod 2007-04-18 23:37:20 (193 views)
        • cool...glad that's all it was...now the sun or moon can shine in. 8-) (nt) - Q 2007-04-18 23:49:19 (173 views)
  • there is a light sensor on the cluster to left of display. Anything blocking it? (nt) - zapperjoe 2007-04-18 19:25:27 (175 views)
    • nope looks clear to me... (nt) - farhod 2007-04-18 22:36:20 (109 views)
  • You should try a new battery. You can always return the battery if it - mahmudb 2007-04-18 18:12:32 (130 views)
  • Should not be related but I would Disconnect and see if the problems go away. - bghark 2007-04-18 15:49:22 (160 views)
    • tried that and both are still the same no difference? any one else - farhod 2007-04-18 18:06:56 (140 views)