06-11-2005, 09:53 PM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: tallmadge, Ohio
Posts: 51
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HUD fading issue
My hud keeps fading on my 97 gp gt, it's only got about 60k miles on it, but electrical probs appear to be random in occurence, i know about the cold solder joint on the photo cell, and i read that you can resolder it, but those solder joints are really tiny and i'm afraid i will mess it up further, does anyone know where to find the entire circuit board with the photo cell on it??? and if so how much i'm going to spend???
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06-12-2005, 09:37 AM
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Pontiac Guy
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Penns Creek, Pennsylvania
Posts: 5,834
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Re: HUD fading issue
Why waste the money when the soldering takes only a couple of minutes and costs virtually nothing. I realize the connection is small but with a pencil iron and some low temp solder you shouldn't have any problems repairing the connection.
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06-12-2005, 11:05 AM
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AF Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: El Paso, Texas
Posts: 16,198
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Re: HUD fading issue
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Originally Posted by pottsy710
My hud keeps fading on my 97 gp gt, it's only got about 60k miles on it, but electrical probs appear to be random in occurence, i know about the cold solder joint on the photo cell, and i read that you can resolder it, but those solder joints are really tiny and i'm afraid i will mess it up further, does anyone know where to find the entire circuit board with the photo cell on it??? and if so how much i'm going to spend???
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I've seen it on places like Ebay for around $75.00 - $100.00. Another option would be a salvage yard. If you're not comfortable about soldering as GTP Dad suggested you can take it to a TV, radio or sound systems repair shop and let them do it for a nomimal cost which would be less tedious than hunting for the part and wasting money. Just my 2 cents.  Good luck!
Thrasher CAI, DHP v1.0 ECU,
3.25 SC pulley, CAIT GMAF, Hi-Flow CAT,
u-bend delete, 160 TS,TB spacer,
MSD 8.5mm wires, Autolite 104 spark plugs,
Goodyear Gatorback Serp. & SC Belt,
Nitto NT555R Drag Radials
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06-13-2005, 11:06 AM
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AF Enthusiast
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: las vegas, Nevada
Posts: 174
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I did'nt even have to use any solder. I just touched the tip of the iron on the contact and let it melt and cool. Fixed.
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06-13-2005, 11:50 AM
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AF Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: El Paso, Texas
Posts: 16,198
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Re: HUD fading issue
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Originally Posted by ericvrose
I did'nt even have to use any solder. I just touched the tip of the iron on the contact and let it melt and cool. Fixed.
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Congratulations! Just think of all the money you saved thanks to GTP Dad's suggestion. Nothing like DIY. 
Thrasher CAI, DHP v1.0 ECU,
3.25 SC pulley, CAIT GMAF, Hi-Flow CAT,
u-bend delete, 160 TS,TB spacer,
MSD 8.5mm wires, Autolite 104 spark plugs,
Goodyear Gatorback Serp. & SC Belt,
Nitto NT555R Drag Radials
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06-13-2005, 01:04 PM
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AF Enthusiast
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: las vegas, Nevada
Posts: 174
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Yeah, I love fixing things myself anyway. I'm pretty handy with a soldering iron. I'd love to give the credit to GTP Dad but I learned about this fix from someone at clubgp about 3 months ago.
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