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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 03:26 PM
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quit working the other day. Checked all the fuses and nothing. I dont think that it's the light cause even in daytime you cannot see anything. Any ideas!
 
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 12:32 AM
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It may have just died. The units are prone to failure in areas where there is intense sun/heat. Arizone would be one of those areas My truck came from Florida, which is another of those areas [:'(]
 
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 01:12 AM
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So I would have to buy a new one? Is there anything else that I can check out?
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 02:21 AM
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You can remove the unit and check for loose solder joints. I found several on mine, but was never able to get the computer working again. Only the compass and thermometer work on mine.

There COULD be something else causing this, but I have been unable to find it thus far. Buying a new (or used) one seems to be the only option for a fix right now.

Personally, I've never found the computer real helpful anyway. They're never 100% accurate. I've only ever used them for the compass and temp. anyway. There are several other things I need to buy before I replace mine. [8D]
 
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