I have no DIC!!!!!
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Let me give you some advice on that removal. Don't drop the steering column. If you wiggle the cluster right it'll come right out w/out touching anything. Also leave the black screws in..they are only support for the connectors to circuit board. Do not do anything in or out. Why take the extra time.
You checked the ground at the maxifuse center?
You checked the ground at the maxifuse center?
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Originally Posted by BillBost37
Let me give you some advice on that removal. Don't drop the steering column. If you wiggle the cluster right it'll come right out w/out touching anything. Also leave the black screws in..they are only support for the connectors to circuit board. Do not do anything in or out. Why take the extra time.
You checked the ground at the maxifuse center?
You checked the ground at the maxifuse center?
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Originally Posted by opensourceguy
Sorry? YOU SHOULD BE!! GOD DAMMIT!! kidding, kidding.
Mine lists to check grounds, then replace DIC Module, then cluster. What great resource the FSM is.. There are also grounds throughout the car, aren't there. Like the two on the fenders? I really can't remember all the grounding circuits.. but there are more than just the battery cables.
-justin
Mine lists to check grounds, then replace DIC Module, then cluster. What great resource the FSM is.. There are also grounds throughout the car, aren't there. Like the two on the fenders? I really can't remember all the grounding circuits.. but there are more than just the battery cables.
-justin
Secondly, your DIC, cluster, and FSM are totally different. Try to keep in mind there are some major differences.
Kenn, that Techinfo article should help you, assuming it'* a contact problem. Let us know how it goes, and don't expect PCM codes.
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Originally Posted by opensourceguy
Sorry? YOU SHOULD BE!! GOD DAMMIT!! kidding, kidding.
Mine lists to check grounds, then replace DIC Module, then cluster. What great resource the FSM is.. There are also grounds throughout the car, aren't there. Like the two on the fenders? I really can't remember all the grounding circuits.. but there are more than just the battery cables.
-justin
Mine lists to check grounds, then replace DIC Module, then cluster. What great resource the FSM is.. There are also grounds throughout the car, aren't there. Like the two on the fenders? I really can't remember all the grounding circuits.. but there are more than just the battery cables.
-justin
Secondly, your DIC, cluster, and FSM are totally different. Try to keep in mind there are some major differences.
Kenn, that Techinfo article should help you, assuming it'* a contact problem. Let us know how it goes, and don't expect PCM codes.
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The DIC Module is somewhat like a computer. I've had some weird 'hiccups' that go away with ignition turning off and on a few times. My head unit has that issue. Takes a few times, but eventually it comes back to life.
I know they are totally different, but you would think that some stuff would be similar? Excuse me for attempting to help, man. I've only had my dash off twice to fix DIC/Compass related issues.
-justin
I know they are totally different, but you would think that some stuff would be similar? Excuse me for attempting to help, man. I've only had my dash off twice to fix DIC/Compass related issues.
-justin
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Originally Posted by opensourceguy
The DIC Module is somewhat like a computer. I've had some weird 'hiccups' that go away with ignition turning off and on a few times. My head unit has that issue. Takes a few times, but eventually it comes back to life.
I know they are totally different, but you would think that some stuff would be similar? Excuse me for attempting to help, man. I've only had my dash off twice to fix DIC/Compass related issues.
-justin
I know they are totally different, but you would think that some stuff would be similar? Excuse me for attempting to help, man. I've only had my dash off twice to fix DIC/Compass related issues.
-justin
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Kenn, my DIC looks like yours about half the time, and i've just learned to live with it. If you take the dash off, let me know how it goes and i might follow your footsteps. I know my problem is a contact problem because every once in awhile i can hit the dash and make it come on.
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Oh guys...someone took a picture and has advice. 1. No need to drop steering column if you can wiggle cluster into the correct position, it'll come right out. 2. Don't take out the black screws...they don't do anything but hold the connectors on the circuit board for the wire harness you already unplugged.
Here'* the inside. It is sooooo easy!
Here'* the inside. It is sooooo easy!
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Originally Posted by John Deere Boy
Kenn, my DIC looks like yours about half the time, and i've just learned to live with it. If you take the dash off, let me know how it goes and i might follow your footsteps. I know my problem is a contact problem because every once in awhile i can hit the dash and make it come on.