[J bronco]

Got a blank overhead console temperature/compass display? Here's how to fix one variant of the circuitry that is at fault. This is on a '95 model; there are two different circuit boards commonly installed in the overhead console. Both tend to fail after so many years. The somewhat more common circuit board has a "510" resistor that burns out, and replacement of the resistor is documented in a different thread on the forum. This thread shows repair of the other less common circuit board, which has a capacitor that leaks and causes the display to boot up after a long delay or not at all. If you get halfway through this guide and your circuit board does not match the pictures, search the forums for info on replacement of the 510 resistor.

Start by removing the overhead console from the vehicle. There are three screws that you will need to remove before it will drop down. See pictures for screw locations circled in red.

Hello, as you pointed out, I have the same problem with that capacitor on the corner.Definitely got the black gooey stuff at the base.My question is when I looked at your invoice.You ordered two different types of capacitors and I was wondering which ones should I get
Thank you😀

 

[J bronco]

Thank you very much.That is very kind of you
Yesterday I ordered 4 of them.
I probably won't need.
The other three, but the way I work, I'll lose one, break the other one, step on the other one.🤪

 

[J bronco]

Put it all back together. It's just the reverse of disassembly. Don't forget to connect the electrical connector to the display module, and the electrical connector to the overhead console.

If all goes well, your console display should light up very shortly after turning the ignition to RUN. If it does not immediately light up, don't freak out. Make sure your dimmer is turned up (rotate the headlight knob). Drive around for a little while and see if it lights up; a delayed light up means the capacitor is not functioning right, but the circuitry is still intact. You can always take it apart and try again.

This concludes this how-to. Questions and comments are welcome.

Hello
I did replace the capacitor that I ordered from digital key, it worked for a little bit and then one out ,so I replaced the capacitor again always making sure that the white stripe on the capacitor was facing inboard like the original( polarity)
Same problem
any ideas or should I send it out to a company to get repaired