Factory monsoon display not working
Factory monsoon display not working My factory monsoon stereo no longer displays anything. (LED burnt out or disconnected or something?)
The stereo works fine other than that. Any obvious fix, or just a replacement is in order? Any recommendations for where to find one cheap?
The stereo works fine other than that. Any obvious fix, or just a replacement is in order? Any recommendations for where to find one cheap?
mine did that too about a year ago. im not really sure if you can replace the LEDs or not. the guy at the dealership told me i had to buy a new one and it would be like 400 bucks. so i just went and got an aftermarket one with a humount faceplate and couldnt be more happy.
Check in the FAQ section, I think there's a guide on replacing the stereo bulbs, it may include the LED for the unit, as well. That'd more than likely be my guess. Do the number backlights work still?
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Of course, the dealer told you you had to buy a new unit. lol
I've read thread on here that talk about the display solder connoction not being up to snuff. If you're familiar with using a soldering iron, you can re-flow the connections. This may fix your problem. If it doesn't work, you're only out some time and effort.
I've read thread on here that talk about the display solder connoction not being up to snuff. If you're familiar with using a soldering iron, you can re-flow the connections. This may fix your problem. If it doesn't work, you're only out some time and effort.
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Funny you mentioned this. Just repaired my 'solder' connection yesterday. Just a simple incandescent bulb is soldered behind the lcd display. The bulb gets so darn hot that the solder joint stresses. You can tell if this is your likely problem by shining a flashlight at the display. You will be able to read the clock, or radio station, or track info (what ever the stereo is currently doing). It will be weak, but the info will be on there.
BTW - if the bulb is out, don't go back with a led type..... you lose the ability to dim the display without some serious electronic work.
Good luck!!!
BTW - if the bulb is out, don't go back with a led type..... you lose the ability to dim the display without some serious electronic work.
Good luck!!!
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Sweet info! Hopefully I can pull the plastic trim piece out without breaking things and check the connection. I hate yanking plastic trim out without knowing whats holding it into place. Damn plastic!
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Teching In
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Need Help With Dead Stereo Hey everybody!
I'm new to the board and I need help with my Monsoon system.
My stereo was working fine, but the display bulb had gone out. I purchase a new one for it. When I started to repair it, I did not think to disconnect the battery, however the ignition switch was off. Pulled unit out, opened it up, replaced the bulb, plugged it back up. Now I have nothing, no sound, no Theftloc flashing, no response from any button combination. It only displays a clock. Nothing happens when I press power. I even tried turning the ignition on for an hour hoping it was in inop mode. Nothing! Please help!
I'm glad I found this board, there's a lot of great info here!!
So sorry, I forgot to tell you this is in a 98' TA
I'm new to the board and I need help with my Monsoon system.
My stereo was working fine, but the display bulb had gone out. I purchase a new one for it. When I started to repair it, I did not think to disconnect the battery, however the ignition switch was off. Pulled unit out, opened it up, replaced the bulb, plugged it back up. Now I have nothing, no sound, no Theftloc flashing, no response from any button combination. It only displays a clock. Nothing happens when I press power. I even tried turning the ignition on for an hour hoping it was in inop mode. Nothing! Please help!
I'm glad I found this board, there's a lot of great info here!!
So sorry, I forgot to tell you this is in a 98' TA
