On Nov 17, 7:37*pm, "Dad" > wrote:
> "Blue C5" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > The subject display is very dim and very hard to see during the day.
> > If I turn on the headlamps, the display will dim and come up when I
> > turn up the display rheostat, but the display will be no brighter
> > than
> > the dim daylight display.
>
> > Anyone have experience on this one. *Not critical - I know which
> > knob
> > to turn when I am cold or hot.
>
> > Bob Drake, Alex., VA *2000 C5
>
> Parts made in China, soldered in Mexico to a circuit board from Taiwan
> by hands with donkey poop on them. All that adds up to a bad solder
> job that come loose. *It can be a DIY job if you can solder a clean
> joint.
>
> http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...zel_howto.html
>
> http://www.cccorvette.org/tech.html
>
> The last site has a link to a pictured repair job on the Corvette
> forum under C5 tips, nice site.

Thanks Dad - Looks really easy. I have the soldering skills and an
adjustable temperature soldering station.. Excellent site. I like
the test procedure - solder - plug it in - check for brightness - redo
- until you have it.