Message Center - Diesel Forum

Willcamp2001 · 11-03-2009, 09:17 PM

On my 2000 F-250 Super-Duty Ford now calls it a 'Message Center.' I think that is kind of a stretch, but it is somewhat entertaining to know what the temperature outside is and to have a general idea what your mileage is; plus if your eyes have been closed which way is North. Mine went out the other day on the way home from having the dealer fix the latest recall on the cruise control. Of course, Ford dealers are selling them for $499.83 plus the usual. Does anyone have an idea where I can buy one at a reasonable price???

RDG · 11-03-2009, 10:20 PM

Here is the fix: 2000 Ford F-350 Diesel Powerstroke! Trip Computer Fix
And if you want the display to stay bright all the time: http://www.billgart.com/l12.gif
The wire is located beind the pass side kick panel

Willcamp2001 · 11-04-2009, 07:45 PM

...And being afraid of breaking something that requires color matching, how do I get the circuit board out of the ceiling mount?

RDG · 11-04-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Willcamp2001

...And being afraid of breaking something that requires color matching, how do I get the circuit board out of the ceiling mount?

Just pull down and it will release (and make a racket doing so)

There are metal clips holding it in the mount.

jcarter944 · 11-13-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RDG

Here is the fix: 2000 Ford F-350 Diesel Powerstroke! Trip Computer Fix
And if you want the display to stay bright all the time: http://www.billgart.com/l12.gif
The wire is located beind the pass side kick panel

What is the story behind the display staying bright? Mine is too dim to see many times.

Thanks