HUD problem

Posted by: MattGT

HUD problem - 11/30/08 04:26 PM

I recently bought a 97 gt, and the heads up display does not work. I havent had a chance to look over a wiring diagram as of yet, but i pretty sure its not just a blown fuse.
What are the common problem for these?, What breaks/fails?
Any experience or ideas on fixing this, would be much appreciated.
Posted by: HercMan(Rob)

Re: HUD problem - 11/30/08 04:37 PM

Early HUDs had a bad solder connection. It's an easy fix. Just have to pull the HUD out.

Welcome to the board.
Posted by: MattGT

Re: HUD problem - 11/30/08 04:51 PM

Ok it sounds like it might be as simple as a bad connection, that would be nice.
What all is involved in removing the HUD, It looked like I woiuld need to tear half the dash apart to get at it.
Posted by: ordonez1307

Re: HUD problem - 11/30/08 07:21 PM

Bang on it. It fixes it for me.
Posted by: ShavedGPGT

Re: HUD problem - 12/01/08 10:11 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ordonez1307:
Bang on it. It fixes it for me.
haha. X2!
Posted by: MattGT

Re: HUD problem - 12/02/08 08:58 PM

I was driving today and I thought what the hell I'll try hitting the HUD, suprizingly it actually worked. Thanks for the simple fix, and hopefully it stays working.
Posted by: BoostenGTP

Re: HUD problem - 12/02/08 09:02 PM

it wont, they never do, just keep hitting it, or solve it completely and remove it and resolder it.
Posted by: ordonez1307

Re: HUD problem - 12/02/08 09:06 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by MattGT:
I was driving today and I thought what the hell I'll try hitting the HUD, suprizingly it actually worked. Thanks for the simple fix, and hopefully it stays working.
hammer

I have to do it every couple of months.
Posted by: Speed_99

Re: HUD problem - 12/04/08 08:53 AM

ive been having a similar problem, i have the 2000 GTP and mine keeps going dim on its own
Posted by: HercMan(Rob)

Re: HUD problem - 12/04/08 09:22 AM

Same problem loose solder joint.
Posted by: Blackarrow98GP

Re: HUD problem - 12/04/08 11:37 AM

Here's a write up: HUD solder fix