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valleyman
03-23-2011, 12:34 PM
The compass display in my '03 overhead console died and it looks like I have to replace the whole console to get a working compass again. Ford lists the part as obsolete. Any body got one or any other ideas?
SC Cheesehead
03-23-2011, 12:39 PM
The compass display in my '03 overhead console died and it looks like I have to replace the whole console to get a working compass again. Ford lists the part as obsolete. Any body got one or any other ideas?

E-bay will have them listed periodically.

Also, check out:

http://www.car-part.com/

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/

http://www.uneedapart.com/
MM2004
03-23-2011, 12:43 PM
The compass display in my '03 overhead console died and it looks like I have to replace the whole console to get a working compass again. Ford lists the part as obsolete. Any body got one or any other ideas?

Changed the title of your thread to Overhead Compass so it is easier to find, and members know exactly what you are seeking.

;)

Good Luck!

Mike.
fastblackmerc
03-23-2011, 12:52 PM
There might be bad solder joints on the PC board.

I took my compass out and replaced it with a ScanGauge.
Marauderjack
03-23-2011, 02:45 PM
Easy fix if the capacitor has not fallen of and gotten lost!! Toughest part is pulling it down from the headliner!!:argue:

Remove unit to disassemble and re-solder the VERY SMALL capacitor with "50" on it!!:D

Give it a shot if you are adventuresome......:beer:
Peter
03-23-2011, 02:50 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-Grand-Marquis-OEM-Digital-Overhead-Console-LKQ-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2c 5b14f6fdQQitemZ190506661629QQp tZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fParts Q5fAccessories

You can paint it black with Ford part #M4JZ-19M547-4149H
fastblackmerc
05-19-2011, 09:48 AM
Easy fix if the capacitor has not fallen of and gotten lost!! Toughest part is pulling it down from the headliner!!:argue:

Remove unit to disassemble and re-solder the VERY SMALL capacitor with "510" on it!!:D

Give it a shot if you are adventuresome......:beer:

Fixed it for you.
Marauder Rick
05-19-2011, 11:49 AM
The compass display in my '03 overhead console died and it looks like I have to replace the whole console to get a working compass again. Ford lists the part as obsolete. Any body got one or any other ideas?

I have already created a "how to" on this. http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=71026
Marauderjack
05-19-2011, 02:53 PM
Fixed it for you.

Thanks.....I can't type or count these days!!!:rolleyes: