1987 digital dash not working

[ratfink]

im live down under (australia) and im thinking of buying a vette convert.
my only concern is the fact that none of the dash is working
the guy selling the car tells me that it was working and the problem is intermittant!
is this a common problem?
could it just be loose wires or is it more serious?
because i live in australia parts can be a problem!
would appreciate a speedy reply as the car is reasonably priced and i am keen to own my first vette
regards russ

 

[JonM]

Usually a just a little soldering will do the trick...here are a couple sites.

http://www.corvettemagazine.com/1999/dec99/dash/dashp1.asp

http://www.batee.com/corvette/

 

[tnovot]

dash problem

Not an uncommon problem. Easiest to check fuse first and then connector.
There are places where you can send for complete rebuild. I had mine done for $300. Also places where you can send and get exchange in return.
Not too bad to remove. Remove center dash bezel. dash front, lossen 2 bolts & drop steering column.
I'm sure that if you do a search on the forum you can find more detailed instructions and maybe places to send to. Mine went to a GM authoried repair shop in Lisle, IL called D & M. Took about 1 week but I live in Illinois so shipping was short. Repairs warranteed for 1 year.

 

[militant_x]

most of the repairs are pretty simple, i played around with my dash for a few days before i finaly figure out that i cant fix my dash.

If with the power off numbers and figures etc can be seen in the lcds, then they are sun faded and will not work. I have 3 faded lcds, all the online repair places want 125$ per lcd.... but i could be wrong, they could be wrong.

goodluck,

i say get the car anyway, L98 you can pretty much feel the engine to know when to shift, and as far as speedo..... if someone passes you... your going to slow =).

anyway, goodluck