Overhead Compass

[martyo]

Stopped working.

Anything I should be looking for before I start digging around?

[MERCMAN]

have u tried to reset it?
(according to the manual)

[Black Terror]

I have a complete Maintenance manual if needed, give me a call.

[MERCMAN]

Marty, check and see if you have the interior light adjustment turned down

[MERCMAN]

I have a complete manual if needed, give me a call.

http://www.magindat.net/marauder/mmownersmanual.pdf

[martyo]

have u tried to reset it?
(according to the manual)

I will have to look for my manual and see what the procedure is for resetting it.

[martyo]

Marty, check and see if you have the interior light adjustment turned down

They are turned up.

[MERCMAN]

manual online
http://www.magindat.net/marauder/mmownersmanual.pdf

[martyo]

manual online
http://www.magindat.net/marauder/mmownersmanual.pdf

I am going to run outside and try it, but nothing is showing up at all so I am not sure this will work.

BRB

[martyo]

I am going to run outside and try it, but nothing is showing up at all so I am not sure this will work.

BRB

No joy.

It does not even light up.

Nada.

Zero.

Zip.

[whd507]

mine died a week ago as well. I miss it, but I also kinda wonder what else might fit in there...

it did flicker for a few seconds last night, so the compass is working, but the display isnt.

[TWINSCRW]

Mine died before I got the car but I took it apart and found several broken solder joints. Easy fix.

[Marauderjack]

No joy.

It does not even light up.

Nada.

Zero.

Zip.

Mine did that about 6 months ago and my impulse was to SMACK IT!!:eek: I did and it is still working!!!:beer::D

Probably a bad solder joint as previously mentioned but until it quits for good I'm not messin' with it!!:shake:

SMACK IT MARTY!!!;)

[fastblackmerc]

If you guys want to send the overhead consoles to me I'll be happy to take a like at hem.

[martyo]

If you guys want to send the overhead consoles to me I'll be happy to take a like at hem.

I will smack it and then send it to you.

LOL!

[FX1]

is it just a compass???? ive never seen mine on befor.. i think im going to try smacking it!!!!!

[nslatin]

This may sound too simple but if you hit the mode button between the lamp buttons on the ceiling console, it cycles through the display. One setting is off. My wife hits the wrong button all the time and turns off the compass display all the time.

Neal

[martyo]

This may sound too simple but if you hit the mode button between the lamp buttons on the ceiling console, it cycles through the display. One setting is off. My wife hits the wrong button all the time and turns off the compass display all the time.

Neal

Been there, tired that!!!

[martyo]

Ok, so the tap worked. It came on for a minute and went off. A second tap and the same result.

I must be out of taps because it will not work anymore.

I have not taken the console down in a while. Dp I unscrew the front and then unsnap the whole console and remove the compass from the back?

[fastblackmerc]

Ok, so the tap worked. It came on for a minute and went off. A second tap and the same result.

I must be out of taps because it will not work anymore.

I have not taken the console down in a while. Dp I unscrew the front and then unsnap the whole console and remove the compass from the back?

Yes, you have to remove the entire overhead console.

[martyo]

Yes, you have to remove the entire overhead console.

Okay. Looks like my next project.

[boatmangc]

Marty, while it is down you should try and shoehorn a V1 in there.

[martyo]

Marty, while it is down you should try and shoehorn a V1 in there.

As I understand it, that has been done.

I speed but not often enough in the MM tom make a permanent installation in that car.

[Black_Kannin]

Ok after taking the console apart, what is the next step....Twinscrw said it's an easy fix, can someone expound on the fixin part?!?!

[knine]

mine died a week ago as well. I miss it, but I also kinda wonder what else might fit in there...

it did flicker for a few seconds last night, so the compass is working, but the display isnt.
Hey stranger! Long time no hear.

[cj7chris]

Ok after taking the console apart, what is the next step....Twinscrw said it's an easy fix, can someone expound on the fixin part?!?!

From other posts, there should be some broken solder joints that need to be re-soldered.

I've never had mine apart, but need to do it.

[fastblackmerc]

Marty, while it is down you should try and shoehorn a V1 in there.

Would be very hard to fit the entire V1 in there.

I put my Scangauge II in place of the compass.

[fastblackmerc]

Ok after taking the console apart, what is the next step....Twinscrw said it's an easy fix, can someone expound on the fixin part?!?!

Resolder all the joints.

[martyo]

Resolder all the joints.

Or send it to someone who can.

:D

[fastblackmerc]

Or send it to someone who can.

:D

Want my address?

[martyo]

Want my address?

Please and thanks.

[fastblackmerc]

Please and thanks.

PM sent..........

[martyo]

PM sent..........

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[JohnE]

I believe it is common to have the wiring damaged running up there. Liquid had some similar issues not long ago.

John