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fastblackmerc
02-28-2013, 02:59 PM
Working on an upgrade / repair of the lights for the EATC buttons.

Will replace the incandescent bulbs with LEDs.

I have test unit that I will be installing tomorrow.

I now have replacement LEDs for the EATC unit. You will still need to send your EATC as there is some work involved.

It worked great! See post #33 for a picture.

This will not change the color of the EATC illumination... just make it brighter and longer lasting.

The cost is $55.00 which includes new o-rings.
DOOM
02-28-2013, 03:17 PM
I'm very interested!
fastblackmerc
02-28-2013, 03:20 PM
Will be doing the final assembly / burn in tonight. Installation tomorrow with before and after pics.
ctrlraven
02-28-2013, 03:32 PM
All of the illumination on my buttons went out the other year ago, the screen works fine.
fastblackmerc
02-28-2013, 03:40 PM
All of the illumination on my buttons went out the other year ago, the screen works fine.

This will fix the button illumination.

I haven't seen the LCD panel burn out........ yet.
ctrlraven
02-28-2013, 04:04 PM
Is this a fix where we have to send in the EATC to you or something you ship out and we can replace ourselves?
fastblackmerc
02-28-2013, 04:18 PM
Is this a fix where we have to send in the EATC to you or something you ship out and we can replace ourselves?

Will have to send it to me. Need to rework the power to the bulbs and install LEDs. Alot of soldering involved.
Chi Stallion
02-28-2013, 05:27 PM
I'm interested..


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marauder'10
02-28-2013, 06:15 PM
Is it possible to change the color once youve successfully completed this one?
CWright
02-28-2013, 06:19 PM
Count me in Jim.
vegasmarauder
02-28-2013, 06:28 PM
Got one that just lost a bulb, so I'm interested too!
ctrlraven
02-28-2013, 07:09 PM
Got one that just lost a bulb, so I'm interested too!
Must be nice lol, all of mine went at the same time. :mad2:
RoyLPita
02-28-2013, 07:30 PM
I have a unit that could use this fix.
fastblackmerc
03-01-2013, 07:33 AM
Is it possible to change the color once youve successfully completed this one?

Changing the colors is tough to do since Ford uses white lights that shine through a green filter / coating. Removing that filter / coating isn't cost effective and rarely works right. If it was an easy fix I'd be more than happy to do it.
fastblackmerc
03-03-2013, 09:53 AM
Well pictures didn't come out.

Here is what I will offer.

If you just need the lights replaced with LEDs the cost will be $55.00 including shipping.

I will replace the o-rings for FREE!
james005
07-23-2013, 10:00 AM
Jim,
What kind of turn around do you have with doing both the LEDs and the o-ring replacement? Looking at being down in Knightsdale area the weekend of August 24th.
fastblackmerc
07-23-2013, 02:08 PM
Jim,
What kind of turn around do you have with doing both the LEDs and the o-ring replacement? Looking at being down in Knightsdale area the weekend of August 24th.

I can have one waiting for you.
james005
07-24-2013, 05:46 AM
:banana2:SWEET will let you know more when I have an exact time from set in stone.
fastblackmerc
07-24-2013, 05:51 AM
:banana2:SWEET will let you know more when I have an exact time from set in stone.

Sounds good. PM me when you get the details.
fastblackmerc
11-27-2013, 08:38 AM
:bump: :bump:

This worked out really good. Will post pics of the finished product.

For now here is one I did for another member. See post #5.

http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?p=1347336#post1 347336
RacerX
11-27-2013, 09:22 AM
Do you have them in other colors? I've been planning on turning mine blue to match my theme.
slickster
11-27-2013, 09:44 AM
Me in for both
fastblackmerc
11-27-2013, 11:00 AM
Do you have them in other colors? I've been planning on turning mine blue to match my theme.

Unless you want to do (or pay) for a lot of labor, changing the color isn't easy due to the way Ford designed the EATC. If you were able to change the colors of the buttons you still will have the LCD in green.

I'll investigate some more.....
RacerX
11-27-2013, 11:15 AM
Gotcha! It's probably like the insrument cluster where there is a green paint on a plastic laminate. I'll have to investigate further and report back. I'll find a way! :D
fastblackmerc
11-27-2013, 11:46 AM
Gotcha! It's probably like the insrument cluster where there is a green paint on a plastic laminate. I'll have to investigate further and report back. I'll find a way! :D

You are correct.
jwibbity
11-28-2013, 09:29 AM
Gotcha! It's probably like the insrument cluster where there is a green paint on a plastic laminate. I'll have to investigate further and report back. I'll find a way! :D

keep us updated, would like to change to red if possible on everything!!!
fastblackmerc
11-28-2013, 09:37 AM
keep us updated, would like to change to red if possible on everything!!!
If possible to change the button color the LCD panel will still be green. Need an entire panel in red for that.
Speed
11-29-2013, 07:48 AM
Do you have any in stock right now? Would like to get mines done, just to cold to be without heat/defrost action right now
fastblackmerc
11-29-2013, 12:38 PM
Do you have any in stock right now? Would like to get mines done, just to cold to be without heat/defrost action right now

Will check to see if I have a good one to send to swap out.
MustangMoser
12-13-2013, 06:07 PM
I had luck with changing my 95 mustangs clock to blue by replacing the "glass" with a clear lexan and a light filter from a company that does stage lighting. Even though the LCD lights up green the blue filter did great, matched the other lighting very well. I've got a quite a bit of that filter left if you want to try it.
HeavyMetalMerc
03-23-2014, 11:53 PM
were all etacs the same for all years that had them?
id be interested for my 98 merc.
fastblackmerc
03-24-2014, 05:19 AM
were all etacs the same for all years that had them?
id be interested for my 98 merc.

Send me a picture of the EATC.
fastblackmerc
03-24-2014, 05:20 AM
These are working out great! Nice bright illumination!
HeavyMetalMerc
03-24-2014, 12:04 PM
i'll send you a pm once able to get a good shot of it once off work, thanks
crownvic05
03-31-2014, 07:04 AM
I'm interested.
fastblackmerc
03-31-2014, 09:11 AM
I'm interested.

Then send me your EATC.......
crownvic05
03-31-2014, 09:44 AM
Its still to cold in jersey. I need my heat.
fastblackmerc
04-15-2014, 05:09 PM
:bump:

:bump:

See post #1 for pricing info.
Speed
04-17-2014, 06:21 AM
My lights went out and it was driving me crazy searching for buttons in the dark. Jim did an excellent job and quick turnaround. Now I can find my buttons without taking my eyes off the road...lol, Thanks alot Jim.
fastblackmerc
04-17-2014, 06:32 AM
My lights went out and it was driving me crazy searching for buttons in the dark. Jim did an excellent job and quick turnaround. Now I can find my buttons without taking my eyes off the road...lol, Thanks alot Jim.

Glad I could help out.
fastblackmerc
05-08-2014, 09:28 AM
See post #1 for new pricing....

Will replace the lights for the buttons and fan control wheel for $55.00 and replace the o-rings for FREE!
fastblackmerc
01-02-2015, 05:25 AM
:bump: :bump:
tdotcv
03-25-2015, 04:24 PM
:bump: :bump:

Is this what you need us to send you the whole unit?
fastblackmerc
03-26-2015, 04:37 AM
Is this what you need us to send you the whole unit?

Yes I need the entire unit and payment of course.................... :D
LeviEA
05-13-2015, 10:13 AM
Excellent work, Jim!
fastblackmerc
05-13-2015, 10:50 AM
Excellent work, Jim!

Thank you!
04 black maraud
05-16-2015, 08:43 AM
Do you " rebuild" EATC unit as well? I have the infamous " defrost and floor blowing only " condition on my 2004 MM. If I send it to you I would like a rebuild as well as light to LED switch you are talking about.
fastblackmerc
05-16-2015, 03:25 PM
Do you " rebuild" EATC unit as well? I have the infamous " defrost and floor blowing only " condition on my 2004 MM. If I send it to you I would like a rebuild as well as light to LED switch you are talking about.

Yes I do....

PM me.
fordnut02
12-14-2015, 06:34 PM
tried to PM you says its full Jim
fastblackmerc
12-14-2015, 07:08 PM
tried to PM you says its full Jim

Just did some house cleaning.
fordnut02
02-14-2016, 06:55 AM
PM sent ready to send mine to you
fastblackmerc
05-03-2017, 08:37 AM
I now have replacement LEDs for the EATC unit. You will still need to send your EATC as there is some work involved.

See post #33 for a picture.

This will not change the color of the EATC illumination... just make it brighter and longer lasting.

The cost is $55.00 which includes new o-rings.
crownvic05
05-03-2017, 03:09 PM
Im interested in this. You have one in excellent condition where you can send me and then illl send you mine? Mine is in excellent condition but the lights dim in and out sometimes.
fastblackmerc
05-03-2017, 04:02 PM
Im interested in this. You have one in excellent condition where you can send me and then illl send you mine? Mine is in excellent condition but the lights dim in and out sometimes.

No I don't have one. I get it back to the P.O. 2 days after I receive it. Sent back via Priority Mail.