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Ford Explorer / Mercury Mountaineer / Villager / Windstar / Nissan Quest

• Electronic Compass / Temperature Readout Not Working
  If the display of your electronic compass / temperature readout is blank, then we have the fix for you.

Figure 1 - Overhead Electronic Compass / Temperature Display

First, make sure that you have not accidentally pushed the MODE button and put it into the mode that turns the display off.  This will save you $19.99 right off.  There should be three different modes...English - Metric - and Off.  By pushing the MODE button, the display should cycle through these modes.

This repair would also apply to the Ford F150, F250, F350, especially the Lariat edition which typically has this overhead console upgrade with temperature and compass read out.  The Lariat edition may only have two buttons on it, but the repair is the same.

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FEEDBACK ON THIS REPAIR:

Savings of over $300!!!...
I highly recommend this service at anyonecandoit.com. This website saved me over $300.00 with just one repair. Directions are clear and simple. Before I pay to get anything fixed, I will check this website first.

Thanks again,
D. Morgan - djmorgan6939@NOSPAMmsn.com (remove NOSPAM for valid email address)

 

Payment for Overhead Console Temperature/Compass Readout received at 6:55pm, at 9:09pm I received this email...
Hi Duane,
Your advice was perfect! The temperature/compass LED is again working in our F-150 in less than an hour. Directions were extremely simple and easy to follow. You just saved us $300—thanks!
Sincerely,
Cindi Klava - cklava@NOSPAMlifetouch.com  (remove NOSPAM for valid email address)


How to Become the Favorite Son-in-Law...
Hi Duane
Just finished up the Explorer / Mountaineer compass repair as per the AnyoneCanFixIt.com instructions. No issues what so ever!!!!!! Saved my father in law $200.00 or more as he was quoted that price at a local repair shop.  I recommend these instructions to anybody. The repair and reinstallation was quite easy and took about 45 minutes. Thanks so much!!!!!!

 Mike Macauley - Michigan
 mmacauley19@NOSPAMhotmail.com (remove NOSPAM for valid email address)
 

Thank you! $19.99 for the instructions plus $9.42 for the Torx key set, soldering iron, and solder. About 40 minutes and $29.41 to fix what would have cost A LOT more if I would have taken my Explorer to a shop to be repaired.

The instructions weren't that hard to follow. And I have never soldered before!

Again, thank you.

Gunnessa - lemon7@NOSPAMgci.net (remove NOSPAM for valid email address)
Anchorage, Alaska

 

Thank you so much for the directions on how to fix my overhead console message center on my 2001 Ford F250. What was going to be a very expensive fix through Ford ending up taking about 30 minutes and the only cost was the solder.
The directions and illustrations were so easy to complete and follow. When I had a problem you were so prompt in calling me back. Thank you for taking the time and effort to share your knowledge with consumers. I will keep your web site in my favorites!

Thanks again!

Georgie Stuart - FGStuart@NOSPAMaol.com (remove NOSPAM for valid email address)

Duane,
I completed the repair this weekend. It took about one hour and all went very well, excellent instructions. The most difficult part was separating the little white tabs on the module. It just takes a little time and patients. I used a 15 watt soldering iron which worked perfect. Once reconnected the digital readout was working as new.

Thank you

Rich - rholland@NOSPAMgpworldwide.com (remove NOSPAM for valid email address)

 

Duane,
I used your Explorer Overhead Compass/Temp Display fix and it worked great.

Thanks, and great work.

Joel Trumble - jtrumble@NOSPAMusa.com

 

Duane:
Thanks for the information. I have been without the compass/temp system for over a year. I took it to a repair station and they said that they would get back to me with an estimate, they never did.

I didn't want to take the car to a ford dealer for they are very expensive.

Well your fix worked great. Got the job done quickly in less than an hour.  Before I reinstalled the unit onto the car, I hooked up the electrical to see if the unit worked. When the light came on, I gave a cheer. Now I can know what the temp is outside and in what direction I am going.

Thanks,
Steve - SCull04@NOSPAMaol.com
 

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This repair requires the following tools/supplies:

Figure 2 / 3  - Tools/Supplies Needed:

1. Small screwdriver type blade tip.

2. Torx T-10 wrench (star shaped head...it doesn't have to be a ratchet like the one above)

- Silver Bearing Solder

- 30 Watt Soldering Iron (Try not to go any higher than a 30 Watt iron as you could risk harming the electronic components with too much heat).

This repair requires minimum soldering skills (or learn to solder with this project).

To get these repair instructions, submit $19.99 via PayPal using the icon below and you'll get a unique username and password to access these instructions.

$19.99 for these Repair Instructions on the Overhead Compass / Temperature Display

NOTE:
Your login and password will be immediately sent to the email address that is registered with your PayPal account.  If this is not the proper email address you want the login and password sent to, please send a note with the proper email address, however, there will be a delay as the email will have to be manually processed.  If you want to avoid any delay, make sure your PayPal email address is correct.

MAKE SURE YOUR EMAIL IS CURRENT AND CORRECT IN PAYPAL TO AVOID DELAY ON DELIVERY OF YOUR LOGIN AND PASSWORD. 

If you realize that it was not current when you confirmed your PayPal contribution, please send me an email (dharrison@AnyoneCanFixIt.com)
 

NOTE:  Microsoft's Outlook Express is sometimes set not to allow viewing of attachments due to security issues (this may have been set automatically without your knowledge by Microsoft).  If you are unable to read the attachment that is automatically sent to you once you donate via PayPal (or you do not see an email reply within 10 minutes), try this:  In Outlook Express click Tools, Options, Security and uncheck the box by "Do not allow attachments to be saved or opened that could potentially be a virus".  You may re-enable this once you have the chance to get your login and password from the email attachment that is sent.

Or, if you don't use PayPal, then your payment can be sent to:  

Absolute Technologies, Inc.
Attention: Overhead Compass/Temperature Readout Fix
PO Box 601
Holly Springs, NC 27540

Please include your email address so that  your access can be emailed to you.

Link for Access

If you have already paid for your access, here is the link to access the repair instructions (you must have the username and password that was set up for you...you should  have gotten this in an email upon receipt of payment):

www.anyonecanfixit.com/overhead/

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Ford Explorer / Mercury Mountaineer Door Lock Repair

Figure 4 - The Problematic Door Lock

PROBLEM:
The door lock of your 1997-2001 Ford Explorer or Mercury Mountaineer is not operating properly (might work on other years and models too).  If your lock makes a clunking noise, however, it will not open the lock all the way (NOTE:  If it doesn't make a clunking noise from the remote, then you could have another problem not covered in these directions...the door lock must be making an attempt to unlock and you can hear it clicking when trying to open the door).  This usually starts happening occasionally, then it begins doing it all the time in which you cannot use your remote to unlock your door.  You will usually see the lock try to pop up when operating the unlock of your remote, however, it just won't come all the way up to unlock.

Sometimes, you might also have a problem where the door handle has become "floppy".  It has no tension holding it down in place.  This door lock repair will actually fix this problem too (though, you don't have to have a floppy door handle problem to have the problem with the door lock).

THIS REPAIR IS *NOT* FOR A STUCK REAR DOOR THAT WON'T OPEN...I have not addressed that issue...yet.  It is only for the FRONT doors...the rear doors of the 4 door models have a different mechanism and I have not documented a fix for those at this time.
 

TIME & SKILL REQUIRED:
About a 20 minute job....give yourself another 20 minutes if you are taking your time through the process.  If you can turn a screw driver, you should be able to complete this repair...there is some requirement to pop the door panel fasteners off, but other than that, anyone should be able to easily complete this repair with no mechanical knowledge or background.

TOOLS:

Figure 4 - The Problematic Door Lock Tools Required

1. Phillips screwdriver
2. Flat blade screwdriver
3. Scrap cloth

For no additional charge, with your purchase of these instructions, you will be sent a part to complete the repair.  The part will be mailed to the shipping address supplied on your payment of these instructions.  It typically takes 3-5 business days to arrive via First Class US Postal Service.  The part is key to completing your repair in 8 minutes as shown in the video

These instructions include an 8 minute video that shows you the entire process...yes, it can be done in 8 minutes...but give yourself some extra time.

What People are Saying Regarding this Ford Door Lock Repair:

This is Why We Are Called "ANYONE Can Fix It"...
Holy smokes ... If I didn't do it myself, then I wouldn't have believed it. The thing that took me the longest was actually getting the door open so that I could take the panel off in the first place....Thanks again! I also replaced the console cover (see www.FixYourFord.com) -- my wife was looking at me sideways as I had the cover on the table, and then I showed it to her after I was done.
 

Don Hogue - don@NOSPAMhogue.com (remove NOSPAM for a valid email address)

How to Order:
To get these repair instructions, submit $23.99 via PayPal using the appropriate icon below and you'll get a unique username and password to access these instructions.

$23.99 Single Door Lock Repair - PayPal

$23.99 for these Repair Instructions on the Door Lock Repair which includes One Part Needed for the Repair

 

If you need to repair two door locks, you may obtain one additional part for the other door for an additional $5 shipping/handling fee.  This may be purchased by paying $28.99 for the the two lock repair kit.  To get the kit for two repairs, submit $28.99 via PayPal using the icon below

 

$28.99 Double Door Lock Repair - PayPal

$28.99 for these Repair Instructions on the Door Lock Repair which includes Two Parts Needed for Two Repairs

 

 

NOTE:
Your login and password will be immediately sent to the email address that is registered with your PayPal account.  If this is not the proper email address you want the login and password sent to, please send a note with the proper email address, however, there will be a delay as the email will have to be manually processed.  If you want to avoid any delay, make sure your PayPal email address is correct.

MAKE SURE YOUR EMAIL IS CURRENT AND CORRECT IN PAYPAL TO AVOID DELAY ON DELIVERY OF YOUR LOGIN AND PASSWORD. 

If you realize that it was not current when you confirmed your PayPal contribution, please send me an email (dharrison@AnyoneCanFixIt.com)
 

NOTE:  Microsoft's Outlook Express is sometimes set not to allow viewing of attachments due to security issues (this may have been set automatically without your knowledge by Microsoft).  If you are unable to read the attachment that is automatically sent to you once you donate via PayPal (or you do not see an email reply within 10 minutes), try this:  In Outlook Express click Tools, Options, Security and uncheck the box by "Do not allow attachments to be saved or opened that could potentially be a virus".  You may re-enable this once you have the chance to get your login and password from the email attachment that is sent.

Or, if you don't use PayPal, then your payment can be sent to:  

Absolute Technologies, Inc.
Attention: Ford Door Lock Repair
PO Box 601
Holly Springs, NC 27540

Please include your email address so that  your access can be emailed to you.
 

Link for Access

If you have already paid for your access, here is the link to access the repair instructions (you must have the username and password that was set up for you...you should  have gotten this in an email upon receipt of payment):

www.anyonecanfixit.com/ford_door_lock/
 

What People are Saying Regarding this Ford Door Lock Repair:

This is Why We Are Called "ANYONE Can Fix It"...
Holy smokes ... If I didn't do it myself, then I wouldn't have believed it. The thing that took me the longest was actually getting the door open so that I could take the panel off in the first place....Thanks again! I also replaced the console cover (see www.FixYourFord.com) -- my wife was looking at me sideways as I had the cover on the table, and then I showed it to her after I was done.
 

Don Hogue - don@NOSPAMhogue.com (remove NOSPAM for a valid email address)

Save bundles with this Door Lock Repair...
Duane,
I never thought this would work, but thought I would give it a try. I had it fixed in 30 minutes while my 11 month old was taking a nap. Thanks again, you probably saved me 300-500 bucks if I had taken it to a Ford dealership.
Andrew R Campbell - andrewrcampbell@NOSPAMyahoo.com (remove NOSPAM for a valid email address

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Nissan Maxima '95 / '96 Dash Clock Display Repair (Also in the Infinity)

• Electronic Clock Readout Not Working
  If the display of your electronic clock readout is blank, then we have the fix for you.

Figure 1 - Problematic Electronic Clock Display

This repair requires the following tools/supplies:

Figure 2 / 3  - Tools/Supplies Needed:

1. Small screwdriver.

2. Silver Bearing Solder

3. 30 Watt Soldering Iron (Try not to go any higher than a 30 Watt iron as you could risk harming the electronic components with too much heat).

This repair requires minimum soldering skills (or learn to solder with this project).

You will also want to have your clock module already removed from your dash.  You can get an idea on how to do that by seeing the instructions to remove the radio available for free at http://www.shareamemory.com/radio/maxima96/index.htm

To get the blank clock display repair instructions, submit $6.99 via PayPal using the icon below and you'll get a unique username and password to access these instructions.

$6.99 for these Repair Instructions on the Nissan / Infinity '95 / '96 Clock Display Repair - PAYPAL

NOTE:
Your login and password will be immediately sent to the email address that is registered with your PayPal account.  If this is not the proper email address you want the login and password sent to, please send a note with the proper email address, however, there will be a delay as the email will have to be manually processed.  If you want to avoid any delay, make sure your PayPal email address is correct.

MAKE SURE YOUR EMAIL IS CURRENT AND CORRECT IN PAYPAL TO AVOID DELAY ON DELIVERY OF YOUR LOGIN AND PASSWORD. 

If you realize that it was not current when you confirmed your PayPal contribution, please send me an email (dharrison@AnyoneCanFixIt.com)
 

NOTE:  Microsoft's Outlook Express is sometimes set not to allow viewing of attachments due to security issues (this may have been set automatically without your knowledge by Microsoft).  If you are unable to read the attachment that is automatically sent to you once you donate via PayPal (or you do not see an email reply within 10 minutes), try this:  In Outlook Express click Tools, Options, Security and uncheck the box by "Do not allow attachments to be saved or opened that could potentially be a virus".  You may re-enable this once you have the chance to get your login and password from the email attachment that is sent.

Or, if you don't use PayPal, then your payment can be sent to:  

Absolute Technologies, Inc.
Attention: Nissan / Infinity '95 / '96 Clock Display Repair
PO Box 601
Holly Springs, NC 27540

Please include your email address so that  your access can be emailed to you.

Link for Access

If you have already paid for your access, here is the link to access the repair instructions (you must have the username and password that was set up for you...you should  have gotten this in an email upon receipt of payment):

www.anyonecanfixit.com/nissan_95_clock/

 

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• Radio Display is blank or fades and dims, but everything else on the radio works...
  There is a special web site set up to fix this type of problem.  You can get there by going to this link www.shareamemory.com/radio/  or by going to www.FixYourRadio.com and going to the Do It Yourself tab.

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