illegible display

[TreyM726]

I put in the ebay replacement LED screen. It worked fine for about 2 minutes then faded away. The screen lights up but no words on it. I am going to tear it back apart this weekend and solder a loose joint in the actual circuit board itself. I think the small plug (red/black) is loose on the backside. Ill report back.

[TreyM726]

Dang! I am going try and fix mine this weekend. I will let you know how it goes. I called Tige to see how much a new one would cost: $3,000.00. Let me know the link of the thread if you find it.

[Vettedrmr]

No joy. The R&R wasn't anything crazy difficult, there's a great thread for doing this that you can find via Google. I think I've got a problem in the Medallion box itself, but it'll probably be the end of the season before I start tearing the panel apart again.

[TreyM726]

How did it go? I just ordered one from eBay and going to try and fix it on my 2007 24ve. Any special tools needed to take LCD housing apart?

[Vettedrmr]

Just got the display ordered; I'll let you know how the R&R goes.

[Vettedrmr]

Thanks SO MUCH for this update; I've got to do the same to my recently purchased '08 22ve. Currently working on getting the interior gelcoat ready for the re-upholstered cushions & seatbacks, then on to the electronics. You've just saved me quite a bit of angst.

Thanks again, and have a good one,
Mike

[mmallo2]

Leaving more description here for the next person who is thinking about attempting this repair. The Ebay for $125, KYOCERA/OPTREX 2.8" 128x64 LCD Graphic Display Module F-51852 LEDBL51852D-W-1, does fix the issue. Getting to the LCD panel isn't too bad, laying on your back and reaching up under the steering wheel, you can easily reach the four nuts that release the LCD housing and unplug the six pin connector.

Unscrew the housing and it reveals the LCD screen which has a small white connector and a gold colored strip connector connected to a green circuit board. Slide out the old strip connector and unplug the white connector and plug in the new one - reattach and re-install. Whole job is less than 30 minutes.

[mmallo2]

I have the same issue on my 2008 22Ve. I found a prior thread here that references a part on this site that is no longer available. Seems to be the same part as is on Ebay for $125. I'm going to order one and give it a try. Anyone pulled off that bezel before and have any tips?

[briand]

Tige Team - I am having the same illegible display issue on my 2007 24Ve. Visible a month ago and now the text has disappeared. I got a quote from my Tige dealer for the replacement part for $1600. Is there another option?

[Olddude]

Do you have the p/n for the display by chance? Mine has no display at all.

[Weil Thing]

Hey, sorry for the late reply. I ended up buying a new one from Texas Tige, as nothing I tried worked.

[burniejm]

Weil Thing Any luck replacing the LCD? Mine is unreadable as well and I'd like to replace it.
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[KoolAid]

Thanks KoolAid. I'll try the wax trick, but I'm pretty sure the bad areas are on the inside.

I appreciate the help!

That is my guess too but something to test. I have seen someone cut the old clear plastic off and replace it with a lexan strip. Thought maybe this could work for you.

[Weil Thing]

Thanks KoolAid. I'll try the wax trick, but I'm pretty sure the bad areas are on the inside.

I appreciate the help!

[KoolAid]

What happens when you put wax or something on that plastic face? Can you temporarily see the text in the scratched up areas?

Any Tige dealership can order you a new screen. Not to bad to replace. The entire billet panel will need to be removed. It has 4 studs on the back from what I recall and the whole billet piece comes out with the gauges attached.