97-03 HUD Dimming Repair/Fix

I'm gonna have to do this in mine I think. Mine goes dark (or doesn't even light up) until I hit a bump, then it gets bright. Possible loose wire but I need to change the bulbs behind my trac, oil, etc lights anyway so may as well go full force. Thanks for the write up, saves me from having to ask how to do it lol

Vishay / Small Signal & Opto Products (SSP) - BPW21R - Emitters and Detectors - Photodiodes - Allied Electronics website and part for photoeye diode if the solder fix did not work. I replaced mine and it worked great

Thanks for this. Mine did not work at all when I got the car and this fixed it!

I'm going to give this a try tomorrow. If it's dark outside the HUD is visible. Invisible in daylight. The adjustment works ok so it's not a spring issue, just a dim HUD. Must be the solder joints on the photocell.

Hey how'd you guys get the screws off? I can't reach the screws on mine with a screwdriver, windshield gets in the way, and the trim piece won't come off fully.

First..get the trim off
Then use a screwdriver.. I used a 7mm nutdriver, which is basically the same thing.

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Originally Posted by grdn24

I had this issue and the heater-blower motor and a few other things were out of whack! I replaced the ignition module - wiring, which is a common prob on these cars and it literally fixed all of my issues..including the heads up display issue. Just a little fyi for all of you out there. My sunroof started working again and rear windows, blower motor worked on all 5 settings, as well as the hud dimming issue.

2003 gtp btw, bought it brand new in may of 03 so I know it hasnt been jacked around with other than what ive done. lol

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Is this just repairing the wiring connector??
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...dule+connector

I know this is a olllllllld post but it worked for me so thanks! signed up to the forum just to say thanks :)

When I took my HUD out all the solder joints looked good so i didnt remelt it. I cleaned the photocell off because of a little dust. I then put it back in and it was still dim but not as much as before. Did the solder joints look perfect before remelting the solder?

This thread needs to be updated with better pictures that weren't taken on a potato.

The ignition harness fixed mine. Now I have no sound from front speakers??? Could that be ignition harness as well? Who knows, it's like the whole brain of the car passes through that thing


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yes they look perfect. you need to melt it up and add additional solder to the 3(?) solder points.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mXkoU4AJz8

I've had this link saved for a good long while. It might be a useful addition to this thread on the HUD repair

I'm a noob, u just put new solder at the tip (on the bottom of the round connector looking thing)? never solder before, a little confused. I do not have this issue but, would like to know how to do it just in case. :)

What if mine works but dosent give me any info its just on and u see random lines?

doing this tomorrow after I attack a molded out bathroom job. the light at the end of my day is my only thoughts...

Would the HUD out of a 04+ work on the 97-03s?
Tate

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Would the HUD out of a 04+ work on the 97-03s?
Tate

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I want to say no.

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Originally Posted by Slick2500

This thread needs to be updated with better pictures that weren't taken on a potato.

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Haha, will be attempting my sons HUD repair today. Ill snap some better pics. I assume people would be just looking for the actual points that need to be re-soldered.