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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 05:50 PM
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ok, got a new switch from Haro (Thanks again!) and I think something is wrong with the linkage. The HUD will not go up and down. HELP!

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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 06:15 PM
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it seems that your cable is gummed up....or the HUD unit is stuck.....
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 1993 SLE
it seems that your cable is gummed up....or the HUD unit is stuck.....
what do you mean? how should it retract?
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 11:19 AM
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Your cable is either broken inside the sleeve, or it'* disconnected at the HUD unit itself.
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 02:08 PM
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my cable broke off at the switch itself, so like 8 months ago, i used a pair of pliers to adjust the hud image, and i havent had to move it since, its in the perfect spot.
might consider doing that?
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Originally Posted by willwren
Your cable is either broken inside the sleeve, or it'* disconnected at the HUD unit itself.
maybe another project to fuss with when I come down...

might end up doing that matt....
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Looks like it'* time to consider changing the cable. Anyone have a cable?
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Changing the cable is a bitch.
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Old Nov 26, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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i REALLY do not remember getting you a new HUD switch?? wtf haha
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