Odometer flashing

[1999MustangSLP]

My odometer where the mileage is listed keeping going on and off. I took apart the bezel and didnt see anything. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[nyuk98gt]

1999MustangSLP:

How old is the battery? A fading battery will cause a lot of odd problems. Hot summers are killers for batteries and if you don't drive your car much (e.g.--weekend toy) then the battery should be the prime suspect.

Does the car start OK? Do the gauges sweep during cranking? The sweep is a pretty good indication that the battery is week.

HTH,

Chris

 

[lx5.0maine]

mines doing this also flashing on an of mines 02 gt 68k took aprt aswell didnt see anything visably wrong

 

[RedDaemon]

same problem here. car's in tip top shape. it must be a connection issue. thats all i can figure

 

[lx5.0maine]

it says online for 159 u can get it fixed

 

[RedDaemon]

i am sure its a bad solder point on the board somewhere

 

[trinity_gt]

Perhaps this link would provide some insight...

Odometer Blackout Problem Fixed!!! - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

 

[RedDaemon]

thanks

what i suspected. but now i know where to find it

 

[1fun281]

I also have a 99 gt and i have the same problem the odometer will randomly just black out and come back its wierd

 

[lx5.0maine]

that link is for truck, anyone know how fix ours 2002 mustang ???

 

[nyuk98gt]

lx5.0maine & 1fun281:

Where to find the problem: Using a good magnifying glass or loupe, look at the pin ends that come through the board and look for the cold joint (as per the article). You will see a break or crack in the solder and that is causing the bad connection.

HTH,

Chris

 

[1fun281]

lx5.0maine & 1fun281:

Where to find the problem: Using a good magnifying glass or loupe, look at the pin ends that come through the board and look for the cold joint (as per the article). You will see a break or crack in the solder and that is causing the bad connection.

HTH,

Chris

Thanks man Maybe when i do my whitefice gauges ill take a closer look at that!