I used what I learned from your video to repair my 2001 F-350 DRW w/Liariate package. The Overhead console trim was a little different to remove but I basically the same on the repair process. I could see that one of the resistors was slightly raised up off the printed circuit board. With a hot soldering iron and a small wooden dowel, I lightly pressed down on the resistor and applied heat from the tip of the soldering iron. This allowed the existing solder to reflow and it was immediately obvious that the resistor was back in place. I then plugged the card in and checked that it was functioning. I want to express my sincere gratitude to you and all the UA-cam community such as yourself that take the time to post these videos saving the rest of the DIY community that take the trouble to search for your content. I have learned so much from all you folks.
Opened up the case, heard a little rattling sound, some little rock or something in there. Good thing I didn't dump it out, it was the little resistor. Soldered it back on (even with my novice abilities), and it works perfect now! Thank you so much for taking the time to post this video. Blessings to you!
EXCELLENT VIDEO!!! My console had been out of commission for years. I never bothered to even try to get it fixed because I'm a gal. Gals let these things go. Then I ran across your video by chance and thought, "I can do that", and I did. Your directions were great. I had not trouble at all and the display is working like new. Thank you so much!
I Just finished soldering mine, and I brought it outside to test it, once connected, and I started my truck, I saw the test flash, And it worked perfect, Thank you for providing the fix, It works now, Finally, it had been broken for about 3 years, now Its back, and I am happy!!! Scott, Ft. Worth!
I started the repair 35 minutes ago. Removed, repaired and reinstalled in less than 1/2 hour, including about 5 minutes trying to find my soldering gun, and getting the "stuff" into the basement workshop to complete the repair. The display works just fine. Thanks for the great information, Dave!
This worked great on my 2001 Expedition. The console is much longer than what you have in your 150. On the Expedition you need to first remove the Phillips screw in the sunglass compartment. Then starting at the front of the console pull straight down to get the retaining clips free. Then you need to shift the console forward to remove it from the back bracket. (It will make perfect sense once you see it.) Then disconnect all 3 wire packages and go solder. It's a REAL easy fix and I can't thank-you enough for posting this video.
Time to thank you 11 years later. It works! This was repaired on a 2009 E-150 Van. My circuit board had two 510 resistors so i did 4 connections just to be sure. Also because i just kept pushing the selecter bar I fractured the black frame near the selector bar extends. I repaired the crack by using a wood burner and melted a slab of zip tie across the whole crack on both sides. The extra thickness did not interfere with reassembly. Your crack may vary. So ease up on the smashing of the select bar.
Nice video Aaron.. My 2001 had been intermittent for the last couple years so like everyone else, I searched UA-cam for an answer. MY circuit board had 2 of the 501 resistors. I used an ohm meter to see if there was an issue with the 501s. When I touched the one next to the one you soldered it basically fell off. Like everyone, the soldering in a tiny area is not the easiest thing to do but I got it accomplished. I've been to the f150 online forums & they are very useful. I have solved a few other issues on my truck from the forum. All in all, it worked after I reinstalled the module & decided to give you the kudos you deserve. Thanks again for posting! Great Job!
I fixed it! I'll have to admit though, my first attempt to solder the first 510 resistor was U-G-L-Y. It came off too, completely. I thought it was over at that point but I childishly soldered it back. I only did the first 510 due to my horrible soldering job. Was afraid to touch anything else until I saw if that may have fixed it or killed it entirely. Plugged it back in and it WORKED. Thanks for the video and comments. $14.00 for soldering iron and solder from O'Reilly's Auto Parts and a few minutes - saved me $45 for a replacement.
Just did this to my 2000 F150 Supercab ... the far left resistor was tilted bad ... pushed it in ... soldered it a little ... put it back together ... voilà !!! Great video!
WOW !!!! never in a million years did I think this would work as my resistors were intact and tight with no apparent loose solder connections I even looked at them with magnifying glass. I went ahead and soldered them anyway.....nothing to lose. OMG...it works!!!!! I can't believe it. Thank you so much for tip.
I just assumed that the display was toast about one year ago. Stumbled on this possible repair by accident. Excellent instructions. I could see that 2 of the solder joints were fractured using an Eye Loop and another that was in question. WORKED PERFECTLY. Actual time to remove, solder and replace was less than 25 minutes. I can't thank you enough. A+++++
Re: 2002 Ford F150. You were spot on about the PCV hose not being the right diameter. In fact, while searching for it on RockAuto.com I quickly discovered the hose installed in my truck wasn't a PCV hose at all but just a length of hose. The proper hose assembly has a hardened liner inside the hose to keep it from collapsing. I promptly ordered it for less than $20 bucks and it'll be here this Friday. Thanks again Brother. You're on point, as always.
Well, mine has not been working for years now. Years ago I took it to my local mechanic and they told me that it would be a couple hundred dollars to replace it, so I just let it be broken. I did what you said and I just added solder to the first one furthest to the left and didn't touch any of the others and it seems to have fixed the problem. All of them looked good to begin with, but I just started with that one and popped it back in an it started working. Thank you very much!
Thanks!! Pulled mine off a week ago and one of the resistors fell off (didn't know what it was) so I just threw it in my cup holder since I was going to try to find one at the junkyard. I thought I'd look it up before i went to the junkyard, glad I still had the resistor in my cup holder :-). Works great now! You just saved me a few bucks.
thank you so much for this terrific videos I'm 75 year old female and I just fixed my console soldered it myself with a little help from my daughter and reinstalled it and it's perfect thank you so much
Thanks for the info on repairing this thing. My mom has a F150 Lariat she bought used and the compass / temperature gauge never worked. In my case, it wasn't the SMD resistors in front of the display, it was one of the tiny SMD transistors behind the display which was a pain to resolder. The whole board looks like it didn't run through the reflow oven at the factory properly so I resoldered most of the legs on every part I could get at after the initial fix to make sure it doesn't happen again. For anyone attempting this, I recommend using 60/40 lead solder. The ROHS solder that's supposed to replace the old lead solder is junk because it gets very brittle and is prone to cracking. It's funny that "ROHS solder" is supposed to reduce hazardous substances, but the flux needed to flow the stuff is more toxic than the flux used in old leaded solder and the lead component itself.
This video greatly helped me repair my overhead console gauges! The dealer wanted $200 for labor! It cost me about $10 because I had to buy a new soldering iron. Thanks!!!
I'm about to have to do this and thank you tons for the information. I just wanted to add for anyone watching who may not know about soldering, that there should be residual solder on the resistor still and it only takes a little bit. Best practice is to apply solder to your tip and clean it on a wet sponge and then apply a little more so that there is excess to the solder tip. Then apply the solder tip to the solder joint. That should be sufficient amount to reestablish the connection.
Excellent video. My temp and compass quit working a long time ago. I disassembled it just like he shows in the video, and looked at the components under magnification and found two that had cracked. With the touch of a soldering iron and the addition of a tiny bit of solder mine is now working perfectly. Thanks!!
Thankyou very much. I just bought my 2001 Ford F-150 from a dealer and the console didnt work. I looked for a replacement readout and only can find refurbished ones, no new ones. So I watched this video, tried your steps. The first time, I too was hesitant about my soldering skills, so I barely sobered it. it did work, but for only a day or two. Took it apart the second time and re-did it, this time with more solder. It has been atleast a few weeks now (2-3 months now) and the readout still works just fine. Thankyou for your help.
You sir, are a genius. My 2007 Marquis had the circuit board hidden a bit better, but I knew what I was looking for and carefully proceeded. The little 510 was sticking up as if staged that way. You stated you considered yourself a soldering novice. I am too, but felt like an old pro when she lit up just like nothing ever happened. Thanks again.
This quick fix had my problem solved in 15 minutes. 2002 F150 SuperCrew. I've had the truck for almost a year and it has bothered me since day one. Glad I found this video. Excellent instructions.
Thanks a bunch. I came across your post while looking for a replacement part. I used a pick to check all of the ends of the resisters. I had two with loose ends, which I soldered, and now the unit works as it should...check the ends after you solder to make sure the solder fixed to the resister and circuit board (as previously mentioned, flux will help). Be careful not to solder across other circuit lines
Wow this is great. Mine has been out for almost a year and I almost paid $50.00 to a guy on Ebay to fix it for me. After watching the video it took a total of about 15 minutes and 5 of that was the iron getting hot. Make sure you use a FINE tip and you will be fine. Thanks Again!
I was about to give up until I watched you video...re-soldered those areas you pointed out and it works!!!!!!! They are hard to see without a magnifying glass
Thank you so much for the video. Just the confidence boost I needed to get this done on a rainy day session. I was able to fix mine-just a little advice. If you put a little bit of liquid flux on the joint before you solder, it comes out nicely, and the solder flows easily.
thanks alot buddy! had this broken on my 03' f150 forever and decided to finally giver a try. the one chip was totally broken right off and i just soldered it back on and it works perfect! now everything in my truck is just minty! thanks again.
Thank you for posting the video. I just repaired a 2001 F150 XLT overhead console with the help of your video. I just re-flowed the solder on the 510 Ohm resistor on both sides of the circuit board and it is working again. Cheers!
this was at the top of the list when I googled this issue,and it was the right fix! All my resistors looked just fine,but if I pressed on the same one you soldered the display would work.Soldered like you described and it worked. My truck is a 2002..Thanks for posting this.
Thank you!!! I've been without my display in my 2001 F150 for 10+ years. It worked when I bought it, then began to work intermittently. I would hit it with my hand, and it would fire back up. Little did I know I was only making it worse. Fixed mine without solder, since I don't have a gun. If it does it again, I know where to look, thanks to you! Much appreciated!!
thank you,thank you, thank you! I fix my temperature/compass console because of your post. I went four years without it. And it's fixed and done! your friend in California Tim.......
Great post! I have a 2001 F150 also. The exact same part as yours was loose. It took 10 mins to get the job done. Now it works great and will not cost me a thing.
Thank you so much. I repaired mine. I was really scared to do it as I've never ever soldered anything before, but had nothing to lose as it wasn't working anyway. It worked!!
Thanks so much for this video, I am an accomplished solderer, so I was able to solder the resistor back - altho I did have it slip off the pad, lol, and i thought it would be a miracle if it still worked after I got it back where it was supposed to be. It WORKED!!!
Just did it and it worked perfectly. Extremely easy to do. The only thing I would also mention is that when you are heating up the existing solder on the relays that you CAN dislodge the relay. Don't worry though, as long as the relay is NOT touching another circuit, it will be fine. Doesn't matter if it is flat against the card.
It is looking good! Only lasted for a few hours last time I did it. This time I practiced a little with soldering first. It has been out for about 6 years on my 2003!
Yes, the radio is fine. The display flickered for a few years, getting worse as time went on until it stopped all together. It came on again for a few seconds last month. I found an aid, like yours, on that subject, but the electrical board shown is completely different from what I have... so I will continue to search.. Thanks!
Thank you so much. Your video was so informative. It only took about 20 minutes start to finish. My display is working perfectly. It was the 510 resistor you indicated in the video. Two drops of solder and that was it. Thanks again.
Thanks dude!!! I did exactly what you said and sure enough, it worked!!! I’ve never even used a soldering iron in my life either. Mines a 2004 and man that thing was way smaller in real life!!! Thanks again!!!!
Thanks for the video. I fixed a friends 2003 F-150. Took it apart and at first everything looked good. Closer inspection revealed that the solder joints were broken on the two far left resistors. Soldered it and viola! It works perfect. thanks.
Thank you so much. I followed your directions and after taking it apart could find nothing wrong. Put it back together and it worked. Must have been a lose connection. Saved $380.00 for a new one.
SWEET!! Thanks for the video. My boyfriend and I just fixed his 2001 F150 w/in 15 mins and it works again perfectly fine. Both 510s had popped off on top so all it took was getting those resoldered back on. That did the trick and saved about $90 for a new piece from Ebay. Thank YOU, thank you!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Yes it was exactly the same chip that was loose. I touched it with a screwdriver and it came completely off. So in order to reattach it I had to build up a row of solder on each end to solder to. Thank you again sir..you have done me a really great service. God bless you my friend.
I’ve been on the forums and Facebook and see people commonly have this issue. It wasn’t until a few months ago when it started happening to me finally. We’ve owned the our 2002 F150 Supercrew Fx4 since new and it’s mostly been garage kept. However due to me buying a trailer as a project and storing it in the garage, the truck had to sit outside for the past 6 months. I’m guessing it’s due to the summer sun on the black paint. I will be doing this shortly in the future.
Thank you so much! I did it at work in literally 21 minutes and it worked! While I was there I also disconnected the dimming wire when the headlights are on. I always felt it was too dim for my liking. Again thanks for sharing!
Just had to to do this myself and I'm a novice solderer too but i did the exact same thing on the exact same resistor and it worked, thanks very much for the video help
Worked great on my 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Getting into the circuit board is a little different but the problem was the same. I re-soldered the 510 resistors and now it works great! Thanks!
Just fixed my 2001 expedition. Sure enough the solder joint was cracked on the back. Added a little solder and we are back in business. Used a cheap $10 soldering iron from Walmart. Boom!
Nice! I reflowed the solder on all the components mentioned here and I have my display back. Simple and rewarding repair. Thanks for the guidance David!
I be darned, it was the exact resistor you pointed out, dangling loose. Lacking a soldering gun I used electrical tape and taped it back in place, and we'll see how that does. Again, thanks for posting.
Once I get the iron in the mail, then I'll do this to mine. It wasn't working when the previous owner bought it from a used car dealer. Thanks for the future reference video. :D
I just did this and it worked right away! Thanks for your post. Had I not seen this I would have bought a new module! I used your tip on my 2002 F150 again thanks.
Wow, I cannot thank DavidGalipp enough for posting this video. My compass/thermometer has worked intermittently for several years. I have had my truck for 16 years and got so excited when it would spontaneously work and then it would stop working again for another year! But, this soldering did the trick and now it works great. Two of my chips were loose and that was the problem! Thanks again!
Awesome..even tho I dint had a soldering tool I still went and wiggle the 510 resistor and now it works like a charm..thanks..will definitely get that soldering tool ..
Thanks for the video!!!....One of my ic's wasn't getting a good contact and my sloppy, but workable, solder job fixed it right up. Took about 45 minutes start to finish. Thanks again for your walk through of the problem/repair video.
Bravo, Thank you for taking the time to make this valuable lesson, worked great, The first diode was the one that came loose......you sir are a great American...!!!
Thanks! I just finished the repair, and it took about 15 minutes, which of course does NOT include looking for that darn screw when it fell out of the front of the console.. Argh! I did find a suitable replacement in my junk drawer so all is well. Hope it lasts!
This fix worked perfectly. Actually from start to finish about 20 min. Great tutorial video. It was the identical resistor lifted off just as David demonstrated. A cold solder joint mass produced. Thank you, David!
2001 explorer sport 4WD That was it! I dragged the solder to the holes for extra connection just because the old ones failed the first time might be over kill but it worked and may be better than stock. Thanks for Making the video.
I just fixed my 2001 F-150 overhead console TODAY 7/2022. One of my 510 resistors actually fell off, and was lost. I had to research the "chip resistors" to find that 510 is actually a 51 ohm resistor (51 followed by zero zeros, for 51) and the 181s are 180 ohm resistors (18 followed by one zero, for 180). I popped off the remaining 510 resistor and measured it, to be sure, and it measured 50.8 ohms. I replaced both 510 chip resistors with two 1/4 watt, 51 ohm discrete resistors (Green (5) Brown (1) Black (0 zeros) Gold stripes (5% tolerance)). I soldered the leads of the two new resistors onto the little pads where the chip resistors were (tedious, and not pretty). Put it all back together and it worked, eeee haaa! Not sure how long it will last, since apparently it somehow got hot enough to melt the solder on the original chip resistors, with one falling completely off. Also, I found that the original chip resistors were rated at 1 watt and my two regular resistors are rated at 1/4 watt. We will see.... And thanks for the GREAT video!!!
Thank you so much for this video. It took me longer to find my soldering iron and solder than it did to make the repair. Problem was exactly as described. I used both hands though.
Also works for Ford Explorer sport trac 😂, my soldering sucked sooo bad but it worked . Fixed after maybe 3-4 years. My truck had 2 510 resistors the one that’s missing on this truck is the one that wasloose
Thanks SO Much for the instructional Video You listed. I soldered a raised 501 transistor, that was all ... & WHA LAH... Just like You said & Now Both Compass & temperature are all back to Normal !
Right on! Followed step by step and got immediate results! Only difference is I only had to press the resistor down. How long it will last this way.. don't know LMAO
Ellis, it sounds like it could be one of two problems. It could be a fuse that has blown, or the light bulb has actually burnt out. Try getting a look at both.
Second bad soldering issue by Ford on my 2001 F-150. The first was to repair my odometer display. UA-cam saved me hundreds. Thanks
I bet this was considerably less complicated than re-soldering your odometer display! 😳
I used what I learned from your video to repair my 2001 F-350 DRW w/Liariate package. The Overhead console trim was a little different to remove but I basically the same on the repair process. I could see that one of the resistors was slightly raised up off the printed circuit board. With a hot soldering iron and a small wooden dowel, I lightly pressed down on the resistor and applied heat from the tip of the soldering iron. This allowed the existing solder to reflow and it was immediately obvious that the resistor was back in place. I then plugged the card in and checked that it was functioning. I want to express my sincere gratitude to you and all the UA-cam community such as yourself that take the time to post these videos saving the rest of the DIY community that take the trouble to search for your content. I have learned so much from all you folks.
Glad to hear that this was helpful!
Opened up the case, heard a little rattling sound, some little rock or something in there. Good thing I didn't dump it out, it was the little resistor. Soldered it back on (even with my novice abilities), and it works perfect now! Thank you so much for taking the time to post this video. Blessings to you!
Novice solderers unite!
14 years later and your video is still relevant. Thanks for your help.
EXCELLENT VIDEO!!! My console had been out of commission for years. I never bothered to even try to get it fixed because I'm a gal. Gals let these things go. Then I ran across your video by chance and thought, "I can do that", and I did. Your directions were great. I had not trouble at all and the display is working like new. Thank you so much!
I Just finished soldering mine, and I brought it outside to test it, once connected, and I started my truck, I saw the test flash, And it worked perfect, Thank you for providing the fix, It works now, Finally, it had been broken for about 3 years, now Its back, and I am happy!!! Scott, Ft. Worth!
I started the repair 35 minutes ago. Removed, repaired and reinstalled in less than 1/2 hour, including about 5 minutes trying to find my soldering gun, and getting the "stuff" into the basement workshop to complete the repair. The display works just fine. Thanks for the great information, Dave!
This worked great on my 2001 Expedition. The console is much longer than what you have in your 150. On the Expedition you need to first remove the Phillips screw in the sunglass compartment. Then starting at the front of the console pull straight down to get the retaining clips free. Then you need to shift the console forward to remove it from the back bracket. (It will make perfect sense once you see it.) Then disconnect all 3 wire packages and go solder. It's a REAL easy fix and I can't thank-you enough for posting this video.
+Michael Braun That's great - thanks for sharing the details for a Ford Expedition fix!
Time to thank you 11 years later. It works! This was repaired on a 2009 E-150 Van. My circuit board had two 510 resistors so i did 4 connections just to be sure. Also because i just kept pushing the selecter bar I fractured the black frame near the selector bar extends. I repaired the crack by using a wood burner and melted a slab of zip tie across the whole crack on both sides. The extra thickness did not interfere with reassembly. Your crack may vary. So ease up on the smashing of the select bar.
DIY’ers unite - great work! 💪🏻
Nice video Aaron.. My 2001 had been intermittent for the last couple years so like everyone else, I searched UA-cam for an answer. MY circuit board had 2 of the 501 resistors. I used an ohm meter to see if there was an issue with the 501s. When I touched the one next to the one you soldered it basically fell off. Like everyone, the soldering in a tiny area is not the easiest thing to do but I got it accomplished. I've been to the f150 online forums & they are very useful. I have solved a few other issues on my truck from the forum. All in all, it worked after I reinstalled the module & decided to give you the kudos you deserve. Thanks again for posting! Great Job!
Thanks dac1977 Glad to know that people are still benefiting from it!
I fixed it! I'll have to admit though, my first attempt to solder the first 510 resistor was U-G-L-Y. It came off too, completely. I thought it was over at that point but I childishly soldered it back. I only did the first 510 due to my horrible soldering job. Was afraid to touch anything else until I saw if that may have fixed it or killed it entirely. Plugged it back in and it WORKED. Thanks for the video and comments. $14.00 for soldering iron and solder from O'Reilly's Auto Parts and a few minutes - saved me $45 for a replacement.
Nice one Mike! Now let’s practice on that soldering 😁
Just did this to my 2000 F150 Supercab ... the far left resistor was tilted bad ... pushed it in ... soldered it a little ... put it back together ... voilà !!!
Great video!
WOW !!!! never in a million years did I think this would work as my resistors were intact and tight with no apparent loose solder connections I even looked at them with magnifying glass. I went ahead and soldered them anyway.....nothing to lose. OMG...it works!!!!! I can't believe it. Thank you so much for tip.
I just assumed that the display was toast about one year ago. Stumbled on this possible repair by accident. Excellent instructions. I could see that 2 of the solder joints were fractured using an Eye Loop and another that was in question. WORKED PERFECTLY. Actual time to remove, solder and replace was less than 25 minutes. I can't thank you enough. A+++++
Another successful repair - great job!
Re: 2002 Ford F150. You were spot on about the PCV hose not being the right diameter. In fact, while searching for it on RockAuto.com I quickly discovered the hose installed in my truck wasn't a PCV hose at all but just a length of hose. The proper hose assembly has a hardened liner inside the hose to keep it from collapsing. I promptly ordered it for less than $20 bucks and it'll be here this Friday. Thanks again Brother. You're on point, as always.
Always happy to help a fellow DIY-er!
Well, mine has not been working for years now. Years ago I took it to my local mechanic and they told me that it would be a couple hundred dollars to replace it, so I just let it be broken. I did what you said and I just added solder to the first one furthest to the left and didn't touch any of the others and it seems to have fixed the problem. All of them looked good to begin with, but I just started with that one and popped it back in an it started working. Thank you very much!
Thanks!! Pulled mine off a week ago and one of the resistors fell off (didn't know what it was) so I just threw it in my cup holder since I was going to try to find one at the junkyard. I thought I'd look it up before i went to the junkyard, glad I still had the resistor in my cup holder :-). Works great now!
You just saved me a few bucks.
thank you so much for this terrific videos I'm 75 year old female and I just fixed my console soldered it myself with a little help from my daughter and reinstalled it and it's perfect thank you so much
+Marie Rowe It's comments like these that make it worthwhile - glad I could help you! :)
Thanks for the info on repairing this thing. My mom has a F150 Lariat she bought used and the compass / temperature gauge never worked.
In my case, it wasn't the SMD resistors in front of the display, it was one of the tiny SMD transistors behind the display which was a pain to resolder. The whole board looks like it didn't run through the reflow oven at the factory properly so I resoldered most of the legs on every part I could get at after the initial fix to make sure it doesn't happen again.
For anyone attempting this, I recommend using 60/40 lead solder. The ROHS solder that's supposed to replace the old lead solder is junk because it gets very brittle and is prone to cracking. It's funny that "ROHS solder" is supposed to reduce hazardous substances, but the flux needed to flow the stuff is more toxic than the flux used in old leaded solder and the lead component itself.
This video greatly helped me repair my overhead console gauges! The dealer wanted $200 for labor! It cost me about $10 because I had to buy a new soldering iron. Thanks!!!
+Mike Arnett Glad to help!
I'm about to have to do this and thank you tons for the information. I just wanted to add for anyone watching who may not know about soldering, that there should be residual solder on the resistor still and it only takes a little bit. Best practice is to apply solder to your tip and clean it on a wet sponge and then apply a little more so that there is excess to the solder tip. Then apply the solder tip to the solder joint. That should be sufficient amount to reestablish the connection.
Great advice!
Excellent video. My temp and compass quit working a long time ago. I disassembled it just like he shows in the video, and looked at the components under magnification and found two that had cracked. With the touch of a soldering iron and the addition of a tiny bit of solder mine is now working perfectly. Thanks!!
Glad to hear you were able to repair!
Thankyou very much. I just bought my 2001 Ford F-150 from a dealer and the console didnt work. I looked for a replacement readout and only can find refurbished ones, no new ones. So I watched this video, tried your steps. The first time, I too was hesitant about my soldering skills, so I barely sobered it. it did work, but for only a day or two. Took it apart the second time and re-did it, this time with more solder. It has been atleast a few weeks now (2-3 months now) and the readout still works just fine. Thankyou for your help.
+Shane's Hobby Shop Glad it worked out for you!
You sir, are a genius. My 2007 Marquis had the circuit board hidden a bit better, but I knew what I was looking for and carefully proceeded. The little 510 was sticking up as if staged that way. You stated you considered yourself a soldering novice. I am too, but felt like an old pro when she lit up just like nothing ever happened. Thanks again.
It's very rewarding to fix something with just a simple soldering iron - glad I could help!
This quick fix had my problem solved in 15 minutes. 2002 F150 SuperCrew. I've had the truck for almost a year and it has bothered me since day one. Glad I found this video. Excellent instructions.
Thanks a bunch. I came across your post while looking for a replacement part. I used a pick to check all of the ends of the resisters. I had two with loose ends, which I soldered, and now the unit works as it should...check the ends after you solder to make sure the solder fixed to the resister and circuit board (as previously mentioned, flux will help). Be careful not to solder across other circuit lines
Great video. I followed your directions & my console lives once again.
(Hasn't worked in past 5 years.)
You're the best.
Wow this is great. Mine has been out for almost a year and I almost paid $50.00 to a guy on Ebay to fix it for me. After watching the video it took a total of about 15 minutes and 5 of that was the iron getting hot. Make sure you use a FINE tip and you will be fine. Thanks Again!
I was about to give up until I watched you video...re-soldered those areas you pointed out and it works!!!!!!! They are hard to see without a magnifying glass
Awesome - glad to help!
Thank you so much for the video. Just the confidence boost I needed to get this done on a rainy day session. I was able to fix mine-just a little advice. If you put a little bit of liquid flux on the joint before you solder, it comes out nicely, and the solder flows easily.
Thanks for watching and the advice!
thanks alot buddy! had this broken on my 03' f150 forever and decided to finally giver a try. the one chip was totally broken right off and i just soldered it back on and it works perfect! now everything in my truck is just minty! thanks again.
Thank you for posting the video. I just repaired a 2001 F150 XLT overhead console with the help of your video. I just re-flowed the solder on the 510 Ohm resistor on both sides of the circuit board and it is working again. Cheers!
this was at the top of the list when I googled this issue,and it was the right fix! All my resistors looked just fine,but if I pressed on the same one you soldered the display would work.Soldered like you described and it worked. My truck is a 2002..Thanks for posting this.
Thanks Jeff - glad I could help!
Great video! My 2001 Expedition had this issue. The two 510 modules were broken loose. A quick re solder and I'm back in business. You Rock!
Thank you!!! I've been without my display in my 2001 F150 for 10+ years. It worked when I bought it, then began to work intermittently. I would hit it with my hand, and it would fire back up. Little did I know I was only making it worse. Fixed mine without solder, since I don't have a gun. If it does it again, I know where to look, thanks to you! Much appreciated!!
+nmpd2611 Glad that it’s been restored!
Works exactly as you described. Took about 20 minutes thanks to good directions.
thank you,thank you, thank you! I fix my temperature/compass console because of your post. I went four years without it. And it's fixed and done! your friend in California Tim.......
Great post! I have a 2001 F150 also. The exact same part as yours was loose. It took 10 mins to get the job done. Now it works great and will not cost me a thing.
Thank you so much. I repaired mine. I was really scared to do it as I've never ever soldered anything before, but had nothing to lose as it wasn't working anyway. It worked!!
Amateur "solderers" unite! 💪🏻
2002 F150---- Great video worked exactly as you showed it ----Jan 2022
Thanks Max - glad to help!
Thank you for the video, this has been driving me nuts for months. A much easier fix than i thought.
You got it David!
Thanks so much for this video, I am an accomplished solderer, so I was able to solder the resistor back - altho I did have it slip off the pad, lol, and i thought it would be a miracle if it still worked after I got it back where it was supposed to be. It WORKED!!!
David was spot on down to the exact resistor broken solder joint.
Just did it and it worked perfectly. Extremely easy to do. The only thing I would also mention is that when you are heating up the existing solder on the relays that you CAN dislodge the relay. Don't worry though, as long as the relay is NOT touching another circuit, it will be fine. Doesn't matter if it is flat against the card.
It is looking good! Only lasted for a few hours last time I did it. This time I practiced a little with soldering first. It has been out for about 6 years on my 2003!
Practice makes perfect Ronald! Luckily these components are forgiving if things are sloppy.
DavidGalipp David, do you have any experience with the radio? The light has finally quit, after fluttering for several years.
I haven't had to break it open yet, but my guess would be that there's more loose components. Does the radio still work and the display doesn't?
Yes, the radio is fine. The display flickered for a few years, getting worse as time went on until it stopped all together. It came on again for a few seconds last month. I found an aid, like yours, on that subject, but the electrical board shown is completely different from what I have... so I will continue to search.. Thanks!
Thank you so much. Your video was so informative. It only took about 20 minutes start to finish. My display is working perfectly. It was the 510 resistor you indicated in the video. Two drops of solder and that was it. Thanks again.
@Ken I'm glad I could help!
Thanks dude!!! I did exactly what you said and sure enough, it worked!!! I’ve never even used a soldering iron in my life either. Mines a 2004 and man that thing was way smaller in real life!!! Thanks again!!!!
It's never too late to learn something new! Glad to help!
Thanks for the video. I fixed a friends 2003 F-150. Took it apart and at first everything looked good. Closer inspection revealed that the solder joints were broken on the two far left resistors. Soldered it and viola! It works perfect. thanks.
Thank you so much. I followed your directions and after taking it apart could find nothing wrong. Put it back together and it worked. Must have been a lose connection. Saved $380.00 for a new one.
Glad to know that it’s working again!
SWEET!! Thanks for the video. My boyfriend and I just fixed his 2001 F150 w/in 15 mins and it works again perfectly fine. Both 510s had popped off on top so all it took was getting those resoldered back on. That did the trick and saved about $90 for a new piece from Ebay. Thank YOU, thank you!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Yes it was exactly the same chip that was loose. I touched it with a screwdriver and it came completely off. So in order to reattach it I had to build up a row of solder on each end to solder to.
Thank you again sir..you have done me a really great service.
God bless you my friend.
I’ve been on the forums and Facebook and see people commonly have this issue. It wasn’t until a few months ago when it started happening to me finally. We’ve owned the our 2002 F150 Supercrew Fx4 since new and it’s mostly been garage kept. However due to me buying a trailer as a project and storing it in the garage, the truck had to sit outside for the past 6 months. I’m guessing it’s due to the summer sun on the black paint. I will be doing this shortly in the future.
Great work on taking care of your F150 - not many can say they’ve maintained the same vehicle for 20+ years!
Took me all of 15 minutes and saved me a ton of headache. Thanks!! Worked like a charm.
+Brad McKinley Glad to be of help!
Thanks a million. That worked for me. Same resistor, too. I touched it and it broke off completely. Lined it up, little solder on both ends, done!
Glad to help Todd!
Thank you so much! I did it at work in literally 21 minutes and it worked! While I was there I also disconnected the dimming wire when the headlights are on. I always felt it was too dim for my liking. Again thanks for sharing!
+Jack Metcalf, Jr Awesome job!
Just had to to do this myself and I'm a novice solderer too but i did the exact same thing on the exact same resistor and it worked, thanks very much for the video help
I'm so glad that it worked for you!
Worked great on my 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Getting into the circuit board is a little different but the problem was the same. I re-soldered the 510 resistors and now it works great! Thanks!
I followed your instructions to the letter and it worked "Great". Thank you so much for sharing your skill-set.
+Kevin Thompson Thanks!
Thanks for the video. It took less than 30 minutes to fix my 2003 F-150.
Just fixed my 2001 expedition. Sure enough the solder joint was cracked on the back. Added a little solder and we are back in business. Used a cheap $10 soldering iron from Walmart. Boom!
Boom goes the dynamite 🧨 Awesome! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Nice! I reflowed the solder on all the components mentioned here and I have my display back. Simple and rewarding repair. Thanks for the guidance David!
Thanks! Mine stopped working a couple years ago and this video helped me get it working again. Added solder to both ends of all 5. Works great now.
Thank you. Worked on my 2000 Ford Expedition. Only took 20 minutes.
I be darned, it was the exact resistor you pointed out, dangling loose. Lacking a soldering gun I used electrical tape and taped it back in place, and we'll see how that does. Again, thanks for posting.
unclematt3 Interesting fix - has it held up?
Once I get the iron in the mail, then I'll do this to mine. It wasn't working when the previous owner bought it from a used car dealer. Thanks for the future reference video. :D
This is exactly what was wrong with my '01 F150. Works like a charm now! Thank you!!
Glad to help!
I just did this and it worked right away! Thanks for your post. Had I not seen this I would have bought a new module! I used your tip on my 2002 F150 again thanks.
Glad that the fix worked for you too!
Thanks for the comment - could you please subscribe to my channel?
Wow.. worked great. (even with my poor soldering skills) Thanks for the tip David!
+Michael Lawson Anyone can solder if they try!
Wow, I cannot thank DavidGalipp enough for posting this video. My compass/thermometer has worked intermittently for several years. I have had my truck for 16 years and got so excited when it would spontaneously work and then it would stop working again for another year! But, this soldering did the trick and now it works great. Two of my chips were loose and that was the problem! Thanks again!
Mark in Mo Val I'm just passing along the knowledge I found - glad to be of help!
Just did this (Jan 5 2015) So quick and easy. Thanks.
Awesome..even tho I dint had a soldering tool I still went and wiggle the 510 resistor and now it works like a charm..thanks..will definitely get that soldering tool ..
Awesome - glad it worked!
Thanks for the video!!!....One of my ic's wasn't getting a good contact and my sloppy, but workable, solder job fixed it right up. Took about 45 minutes start to finish. Thanks again for your walk through of the problem/repair video.
Bravo,
Thank you for taking the time to make this valuable lesson, worked great, The first diode was the one that came loose......you sir are a great American...!!!
Thanks! I just finished the repair, and it took about 15 minutes, which of course does NOT include looking for that darn screw when it fell out of the front of the console.. Argh! I did find a suitable replacement in my junk drawer so all is well. Hope it lasts!
This fix worked perfectly. Actually from start to finish about 20 min. Great tutorial video. It was the identical resistor lifted off just as David demonstrated. A cold solder joint mass produced. Thank you, David!
+John G Glad I could help!
2001 explorer sport 4WD That was it! I dragged the solder to the holes for extra connection just because the old ones failed the first time might be over kill but it worked and may be better than stock. Thanks for Making the video.
+smokingjoking Glad it worked!
I just fixed my 2001 F-150 overhead console TODAY 7/2022. One of my 510 resistors actually fell off, and was lost. I had to research the "chip resistors" to find that 510 is actually a 51 ohm resistor (51 followed by zero zeros, for 51) and the 181s are 180 ohm resistors (18 followed by one zero, for 180). I popped off the remaining 510 resistor and measured it, to be sure, and it measured 50.8 ohms. I replaced both 510 chip resistors with two 1/4 watt, 51 ohm discrete resistors (Green (5) Brown (1) Black (0 zeros) Gold stripes (5% tolerance)). I soldered the leads of the two new resistors onto the little pads where the chip resistors were (tedious, and not pretty). Put it all back together and it worked, eeee haaa! Not sure how long it will last, since apparently it somehow got hot enough to melt the solder on the original chip resistors, with one falling completely off. Also, I found that the original chip resistors were rated at 1 watt and my two regular resistors are rated at 1/4 watt. We will see.... And thanks for the GREAT video!!!
Thanks for all the details John!
Great job.....easy instruction.....I replaced the #10 torx with phillips screws....went right to the source of the problem and works great !!!
Thanks for posting this video. It took less than 30 minuets and the overhead on my 2002 F150 Is working again.
Thank you so much for this video. It took me longer to find my soldering iron and solder than it did to make the repair. Problem was exactly as described. I used both hands though.
Once I get a headstrap for the camera I'll be sure to use both hands ;)
Thanks, great video. My solder joints looked awful, but they worked. Just did the 510 resisters.
Also works for Ford Explorer sport trac 😂, my soldering sucked sooo bad but it worked . Fixed after maybe 3-4 years. My truck had 2 510 resistors the one that’s missing on this truck is the one that wasloose
Novice solderers unite!
awesome , thank you . I was going to go to Pick and Pull and get a replacement until I saw this video tried it and it worked.
Yep, I went to Pic-a-Part and bought one before I saw this. Eh, lesson learned. Works now!
Buenas noches.....solo uniste ambos lados o soldaste a cada lado...gracias saludos desde Mexico
Hola! Si, solde ambos lados.
@@GalippsGadgets muchas gracias, quedo funcionando!!!! 👍🏻
Thank you so much for your video. Had the exact same problem with my 03 F-150. 20 minute fix and no shop. Keep it up.
Thanks SO Much for the instructional Video You listed.
I soldered a raised 501 transistor, that was all ... & WHA LAH...
Just like You said & Now Both Compass & temperature are all back to Normal !
Right on! Followed step by step and got immediate results! Only difference is I only had to press the resistor down. How long it will last this way.. don't know LMAO
Great work!
Fixed mine this week using this video. Thank you!!!!!!!
Hey it worked great! Mine was the second from the left, a little flux and solder and it works perfect now. Thanks!
Glad to be of help!
I usually grab magnifying glass, any board issues there us usually a slight Crack around the connection just touch it with hot soldier iron is my fix.
Thanks Anthony!
Thanks for posting this. I opened mine and the resistor was gone. I was able to replace it useing some from my parts stock.
Awesome!
mine has been out for a couple years, at first all i had to do was knock on it, now i know why, THANKS A BUNCH !!!
Glad to help!
Dude, you are awesome. I fixed mine with no problems. Thanks for saving me $100.
Ellis, it sounds like it could be one of two problems. It could be a fuse that has blown, or the light bulb has actually burnt out. Try getting a look at both.
Thank you very much 20 minutes and some solder and it’s fixed
Awesome 🙌🏻
Thank You. Worked like a champ on my 2002 F-150
rico12812 Keep rockin' the F-150!
Awesome thanks. If I pushed lightly on the left ones it worked. Just where you said to fix. Appreciate the video.
Thanks! Appreciate you for watching!
EXCELLENT video!!!!
Now if you would do one showing how to fix the rear cabin door I would be forever gratefull!!!!!
I cannot believe this actually worked! Thanks so much bro!
+Noel Mont I know right? Glad it worked for you too bro!
Thanks Buddy!!! Worked like a champ! If you are ever in Spring Texas I will buy you a Cold Beer!
I'm in Dallas - I just may take you up on that! ;)