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    Overhead Compass

    The compass display in my '03 overhead console died and it looks like I have to replace the whole console to get a working compass again. Ford lists the part as obsolete. Any body got one or any other ideas?

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    Quote Originally Posted by valleyman View Post
    The compass display in my '03 overhead console died and it looks like I have to replace the whole console to get a working compass again. Ford lists the part as obsolete. Any body got one or any other ideas?
    E-bay will have them listed periodically.

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    Quote Originally Posted by valleyman View Post
    The compass display in my '03 overhead console died and it looks like I have to replace the whole console to get a working compass again. Ford lists the part as obsolete. Any body got one or any other ideas?
    Changed the title of your thread to Overhead Compass so it is easier to find, and members know exactly what you are seeking.



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    There might be bad solder joints on the PC board.

    I took my compass out and replaced it with a ScanGauge.
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    Easy fix if the capacitor has not fallen of and gotten lost!! Toughest part is pulling it down from the headliner!!

    Remove unit to disassemble and re-solder the VERY SMALL capacitor with "50" on it!!

    Give it a shot if you are adventuresome......
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marauderjack View Post
    Easy fix if the capacitor has not fallen of and gotten lost!! Toughest part is pulling it down from the headliner!!

    Remove unit to disassemble and re-solder the VERY SMALL capacitor with "510" on it!!

    Give it a shot if you are adventuresome......
    Fixed it for you.
    “When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
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    "The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
    is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."

    Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters

    “Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
    "I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
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    Quote Originally Posted by valleyman View Post
    The compass display in my '03 overhead console died and it looks like I have to replace the whole console to get a working compass again. Ford lists the part as obsolete. Any body got one or any other ideas?
    I have already created a "how to" on this. http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forum...ad.php?t=71026
    May I have your attn. please...... EATON!...... That is all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fastblackmerc View Post
    Fixed it for you.
    Thanks.....I can't type or count these days!!!
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