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Old Feb 6, 2017 | 07:34 PM
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88 Digital Dash Odometer Help

Took my dash apart to change some bulbs. when i put it back together the odometer is not lighting up and the MPH has switch to KPH. The buttons do not respond.

Im thinking the circuit is bad anybody here know where i can get it repaired or a replacement. Need help bad.
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Old Feb 7, 2017 | 10:33 AM
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Re: 88 Digital Dash Odometer Help

If your dome light circuit fuse is pulled, the odometer WILL NOT WORK. Please please please ask me how I know. After 24hrs of tracing....
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Old Feb 7, 2017 | 10:47 PM
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Re: 88 Digital Dash Odometer Help

dude, after dicking off for hours, i grabbed my multimeter and checked the plug for the odometer chip, it didnt have power at all times, i then saw your post and checked the fuse. someone put a 15 amp in the slot... so it some how popped when i was checking everything
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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 07:25 AM
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Did you get it to work after the fuse replacement?
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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 03:15 PM
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Got it to work.
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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 03:24 PM
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