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GENERAL => Problems & Solutions => Topic started by: TGPrix. on September 28, 2003, 03:16:05 PM

Title: Tha TV thing in tha middle...
Post by: TGPrix. on September 28, 2003, 03:16:05 PM
What iz that TV looking screen in tha middle between tha driver and passeger seat used for...
I wouldn't know because minez don't work...
and I can't find out how to fix it...
I've replace tha fuses in tha hud and in tha glove...
but still it doesn't work...
could there be fuse in side of it...
or could it not even be a fuse...
could someone help me please...
does anyone know how to fix that...
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thanx///
Title: Tha TV thing in tha middle...
Post by: NitroDave on September 28, 2003, 05:11:08 PM
The "screen" is nothing more than a compass and at the top of the screen it gives service reminders, Instant MPG, average MPG, average speed, etc..... I have never heard of one not working though so I don't know where to tell you to start...
Title: Tha TV thing in tha middle...
Post by: RareGMFan on September 28, 2003, 06:43:38 PM
This may sound relatively stupid, but did you make sure the harness is plugged in in the back of the unit?  :shock:  It's not very common for the DIC (Driver Information Center, which is what you're talking about) to go out, but I would think it does happen from time to time.  There was a TGP on eBay just a little while back that said the DIC wasn't working.
Title: Tha TV thing in tha middle...
Post by: Chris A on September 28, 2003, 08:24:00 PM
Sometimes the fourecent bulb inside blows out. i don't think its serviceable,  but the DIC's are fairly easy to find.
Title: Tha TV thing in tha middle...
Post by: maximage on September 29, 2003, 09:11:06 AM
If you need one i have one out of the Parts car for sale. It worked when it was taken out and wrapped up, but I"ll test it again and make sure. Also, I can take a pic for you tonight of what they look like lit up. I'm doing tranny swap pics anyhow.
Title: Tha TV thing in tha middle...
Post by: TGPrix. on September 29, 2003, 05:32:57 PM
Okay...
thanx I fixxed it...
It turnz out tha harness waz unplugged...
for what reason? I don't know...
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but therez still somthing wrong...
when I try to press a bottom it sayz "MISS OP"...
does anyone know what that means...
you think I might have to reset it...
and if so, where iz tha reset bottom for tha car located...
Title: Tha TV thing in tha middle...
Post by: 90tgpblk on September 30, 2003, 08:46:22 AM
MISS OP just means you pushed buttons in the wrong order.
There should be two indented buttons on the lower right side of the panel they will help in setting it up.  It takes some getting use to.  It some what of a pain to set up.
KCP
Title: Tha TV thing in tha middle...
Post by: R Dubya on September 30, 2003, 08:51:08 AM
All you have to do is wait until the specific item you want to reset has gone through its cycle, then it goes blank, comes back and says for instance, Change Oil 0 miles.  That's when you hit reset.  Just hit the service button and watch it, it will scroll, then it will be steady on the screen.  That's when you hit reset.
Title: Tha TV thing in tha middle...
Post by: TGPrix. on September 30, 2003, 01:27:34 PM
Okay thanx...
I'm gonna' mess with it in a while...
I get back to you...
Title: Tha TV thing in tha middle...
Post by: TGPrix. on September 30, 2003, 05:40:03 PM
Okay i get how to set all that stuff...
but how do a set tha compass...
my compass thinks south iz East...
Title: Tha TV thing in tha middle...
Post by: R Dubya on September 30, 2003, 07:27:23 PM
You gotta go someplace where you can do 2 or 3 left circles.  Point the car due north, hit the calibrate button and do them and it sets itself.
Title: Tha TV thing in tha middle...
Post by: GPChief on October 02, 2003, 10:33:24 PM
Not trying to "hijack" this thread but it would be soooo cool if someone could reprogram the messages on the screen like..."Good morning Mr. President",  "Change your oil dumb ass", "Average Speed - Too slow Grandma", .......
Title: Tha TV thing in tha middle...
Post by: maximage on October 03, 2003, 08:18:13 AM
Hmmmm..... I think I might have to do some hacking......
Title: Tha TV thing in tha middle...
Post by: TGPrix. on October 05, 2003, 05:10:06 PM
That would be cool az fuck...