Subject: Any way to unplug the headrest power? See if the display gets better? Author: eaglecomm : member since March, 2006 : 2421 posts Posted on: 2007-04-19 11:38:48

Maybe that will help you eliminate the feeling that the headrests are somehow connected. Doesn't make sense that they are.. would seem if it is pulling too much power.. other things would be dim or having trouble.

Hover over an image... be patient

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• Ive got 2 problems now - farhod 2007-04-18 15:35:24 (308 views)
  • Any way to unplug the headrest power? See if the display gets better? - eaglecomm 2007-04-19 11:38:48 (127 views)
  • well, err...since no one else has mentioned it...the cluster has 5 bulbs...and (pic) - Q 2007-04-19 09:57:47 (270 views)
    • But is that bulb for the whole instrument display? Or for the pixel display? - eaglecomm 2007-04-19 10:02:57 (137 views)
      • on second thought...this suggestion sounds stupid once you think about it... - Q 2007-04-19 10:53:49 (91 views)
        • yeah, I don't really know myself cuz I haven't taken one apart.. but... - eaglecomm 2007-04-19 11:14:32 (124 views)
      • the instrument cluster contains 5 of those bulbs seen in the diagram (nt) - Q 2007-04-19 10:36:15 (117 views)
        • geez..can't write a complete thought with them interrupting me with work! I'm - Q 2007-04-19 10:44:51 (122 views)
    • oops..the bulbs are #2 in the diagram...not #3 (nt) - Q 2007-04-19 09:58:45 (133 views)
  • if you've recently had the battery disconnected...try resetting the sunroof (pic) - Q 2007-04-18 23:28:15 (6045 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 (401 views)
      • Q YOU DA MAN! fixed that now i need to fix the damn cluster thanks! (nt) - farhod 2007-04-18 23:37:20 (190 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 (170 views)
  • there is a light sensor on the cluster to left of display. Anything blocking it? (nt) - zapperjoe 2007-04-18 19:25:27 (170 views)
    • nope looks clear to me... (nt) - farhod 2007-04-18 22:36:20 (106 views)
  • You should try a new battery. You can always return the battery if it - mahmudb 2007-04-18 18:12:32 (127 views)
  • Should not be related but I would Disconnect and see if the problems go away. - bghark 2007-04-18 15:49:22 (156 views)
    • tried that and both are still the same no difference? any one else - farhod 2007-04-18 18:06:56 (135 views)