I had enough of my erratic Odometer LCD display in my 2002 4/4 so I thought I would investigate. Having stripped the VDO pcb out of the casing, I was using a hot air gun to see where the problem lay when a component on the pcb went pop. Guess I shorted it somehow as the ignition was switched on to see the jumping segments.
So now I need some help please. Does anyone know what part number is etched on the body of the IC? As you can see, mine has a big hole where this should be. I recognise the manufacturer logo = ‘Fairchild’ so with the correct part I can get it replaced at work and get lucky.
Here’s hoping……
Keith
It's quite likely to have taken something else on the board out if you shorted it is my experience of electronics, good luck anyway.
BHM had a complete unit in stock a while back I know, if you need one have a word with Sarah.
p.s. The flickering LCD display is a common fault caused by a faulty capacitor on the board. My Plus 8 has done it for 10 years now but if you take the unit indoors and dry it out it rectifies itself. It's seasonal for me and never occurs in the warmer weather. It's a Morgan and I love her idiosyncrasies
I know what it is so leave it be, I dried it out once to learn but just carry on, if it was the speedo it would be worth serious consideration, well for a minute or half.
