Dan Anderson
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• Naples, FL, USA |
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• Registered on 3/1/2005 |
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 Posted:4/22/2006 14:15 |
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Hello all,
2000 PSD: My wife informed me that the trip computer (temp, MPG, etc. in the overhead console) was not working. Looked through the manual but can't for the life of me figure where the fuse for that bugger is. Anyone have any ieda which fuse it is? Also, in case it is not the fuse, has anyone else had any problems with the trip computer burning out? An oddity in this case is that around the same time, the rear view mirror developed a slight haze over a small area on the bottom 1/3 center. I know the mirror has electrical comonents also. Could this be connected to the trip computer issue? Thanks for any assist. Dan |
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dnevins
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• Subscriber since 12/29/2009 |
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• San Diego, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 12/28/2009 |
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• 340 posts |
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Dan, on a 2000 Excursion the overhead trip computer runs off fuse 6, a 15 amp fuse in the passenger compartment fuse panel. That same fuse also feeds the daytime running lamps, brake shift interlock, ECM and auxiliary A/C components. If it's blown, figure out why before you just drop in a new one. Heads up for anyone with a 2001: Ford moved the trip computer to fuse 28 that year, so use the chart for your own model year.
As for it burning out: if fuse 6 is good, check the plug at the back of the console for a loose or corroded connection. If the plug is clean and has power and the display is still dead, the console unit itself has failed and needs repair or replacement.
I'd treat the mirror as a separate problem. An auto-dim mirror works with a thin layer of gel sandwiched between two pieces of glass that darkens when it gets voltage. When they go bad they're known to break down and leak that liquid, so a hazy patch is usually the mirror itself giving up. The usual fix is a new mirror, not anything in the wiring.
Dana
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