Subject: But is that bulb for the whole instrument display? Or for the pixel display? Author: eaglecomm : member since March, 2006 : 3705 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 (452 views)
  • Any way to unplug the headrest power? See if the display gets better? - eaglecomm 2007-04-19 11:38:48 (194 views)
  • well, err...since no one else has mentioned it...the cluster has 5 bulbs...and (pic) - Q 2007-04-19 09:57:47 (376 views)
    • But is that bulb for the whole instrument display? Or for the pixel display? - eaglecomm 2007-04-19 10:02:57 (212 views)
      • on second thought...this suggestion sounds stupid once you think about it... - Q 2007-04-19 10:53:49 (145 views)
        • yeah, I don't really know myself cuz I haven't taken one apart.. but... - eaglecomm 2007-04-19 11:14:32 (194 views)
      • the instrument cluster contains 5 of those bulbs seen in the diagram (nt) - Q 2007-04-19 10:36:15 (184 views)
        • geez..can't write a complete thought with them interrupting me with work! I'm - Q 2007-04-19 10:44:51 (183 views)
    • oops..the bulbs are #2 in the diagram...not #3 (nt) - Q 2007-04-19 09:58:45 (195 views)
  • if you've recently had the battery disconnected...try resetting the sunroof (pic) - Q 2007-04-18 23:28:15 (9792 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 (631 views)
      • Q YOU DA MAN! fixed that now i need to fix the damn cluster thanks! (nt) - farhod 2007-04-18 23:37:20 (290 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 (248 views)
  • there is a light sensor on the cluster to left of display. Anything blocking it? (nt) - zapperjoe 2007-04-18 19:25:27 (252 views)
    • nope looks clear to me... (nt) - farhod 2007-04-18 22:36:20 (167 views)
  • You should try a new battery. You can always return the battery if it - mahmudb 2007-04-18 18:12:32 (181 views)
  • Should not be related but I would Disconnect and see if the problems go away. - bghark 2007-04-18 15:49:22 (225 views)
    • tried that and both are still the same no difference? any one else - farhod 2007-04-18 18:06:56 (199 views)