Overhead Compass and Temp Problem

[2001Expy]

I have 2001 Expedition XLT with the overhead compass and Temp Gauge that has stopped working, just the readout, everything else in the overhead compartment works still the rear air and the lights work. Anyone experienced this or know where to start looking?

 

[Paul S]

You have to drop the overhead console and get to the display in the front. There are 3 surface mounted chips on the board labeled 510. the solder cracks and these need to be resoldered. someone on the site has the link and how to fix the display. It is really simple and takes about 15-30 minutes. I will look for the link and see if I can post it on Sat/

 

[Paul S]

I am sorry there are 2 surface mounted chips labeled 510

 

[Paul S]

http://expeditionforum.com/showthread.php?t=6927

This is the correct link. Just follow the link and see the photos. These are the ones I used to fix mine and it works beautifully. There is another link you need http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...=187953&page=1. Sorry I have been drinking most of the night and I am not thinking straight. The link with the page=1 has the photos, If the console is not the same the display board is the same.

 

[2001Expy]

Thank you so much for the info. The I have been missing the compass for driving around.

 

[rogerrabt]

Apparently they haven't fixed it for the 2002 model either. Same issue, the 510 resistors break loose.

Remove overhead console by removing screw under the sunglass storage bin.
pull down in back to unclip 1 spring clip
pull down in front to unclip 2 spring clips
slide forward to release.
See Step 20

I was able to lift up the broken solder joint. After resoldering, it worked like a charm.

 

[Laurab69]

My deep thanks for this fix! Hubby was able to pull the panel, pull the board, and solder the chip back in place. WIthout you guys I'd still be telling him to "go to the right side of the big shopping mall thingy" instead of "East". Thank you!!

 

[BSarkFord]

Hi all. I also have the 2000 Ford Expedition XLT Overhead compass and Temp Gauge problem. I got as far as removing console, finding both "510 modules" mentioned in rogerrabt's post were loose, but I can't get the solder to stick to one of the modules. Any suggestions? Can I buy just those 2 modules, or are they resistors?

Thanks,
Bill

 

[BSarkFord]

Apparently they haven't fixed it for the 2002 model either. Same issue, the 510 resistors break loose.

Remove overhead console by removing screw under the sunglass storage bin.
pull down in back to unclip 1 spring clip
pull down in front to unclip 2 spring clips
slide forward to release.
See Step 20

I was able to lift up the broken solder joint. After resoldering, it worked like a charm.

Hi rogerrabt. I also have the 2000 Ford Expedition XLT Overhead compass and Temp Gauge problem. I got as far as removing console, finding both "510 modules" mentioned in your post were loose, but I can't get the solder to stick to one of the modules. Any suggestions? Can I buy just those 2 modules, or are they resistors?

Thanks,
Bill

 

[FIVEHAM1]

Need Ford Part #

I have a 2001 Expedition and the temp/compass unit in the overhead console has gone out. I have performed the "fix" by resoldering the 510 resistor to no avail. Does anyone have the part number for that particular module? I cannot even find the unit at Fordparts.com. My vin # is 1FMRU15L31LA58992.