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[DukeOfEarl]

My Hud went out 2 days ago and the motor works and when I turn the key to on position
without starting it the light comes on for 1 second then goes out.
Could it be the dimmer switch or the entire unit?
I know it would not be to hard to put the dimmer switch in but I ave the chance to get a complete
HUD from a wrecked corvette that was rear ended and HUD has a warrenty.
If I have to put in an entire unit dows the whole dash have to come apart or just where the dimmer switch is.
Thank you.
Duke

 

[dadaroo]

I think your HUD is toast. Yes, you have to pull the dash to replace. Not hard. If you need guidance let us know.

 

[DukeOfEarl]

Thank you

I think your HUD is toast. Yes, you have to pull the dash to replace. Not hard. If you need guidance let us know.

Dadaroo thank you. I paid 300 for one out of a c5 with low miles for 300.
Was having one put in from a friend who works on Corvettes.
How many hours do you think it wlll take?

 

[dadaroo]

I would plan on about 6 hours since it is your first time. Here is a link on how to remove the dash. Make sure you bag and tag the various fasteners since many are different.

1997-2004 Corvette Dash Removal | CC Tech - Corvette Blog, Restoration and Repair

 

[DukeOfEarl]

HUD 2003 Corvette C5

I would plan on about 6 hours since it is your first time. Here is a link on how to remove the dash. Make sure you bag and tag the various fasteners since many are different.

1997-2004 Corvette Dash Removal | CC Tech - Corvette Blog, Restoration and Repair

Dadaroo thank you for the great advice.
I found a HUD out of a 2003 c5 that was rear ended and totaled.
I paid 200 for the entire unit including the dimmer switch.
It took me a little over 10 hours since this is the 1st time I ever pulled apart a dash.
I videotaped everything so I knew where all would go back.
Man this is sure different than my 66 STINGRAY.
BUt I did save a lot of money doing it myself and it works awesome.
Thank again
Duke Of Earl

 

[dadaroo]

That's great and thanks for posting your results so others can see it can be done.

 

[Toms007]

Maybe posting the video on Vettetube would allow others to learn from your experience.

 

[DukeOfEarl]

That's great and thanks for posting your results so others can see it can be done.

Dadaroo thank you it was not all that bad.
I took the video but marked everything with tape to know where everything went.
My only problem I broke a peice of plastick on the glove box but I used a heavy duty glue and pot a metal brace on it. Saved me the money on a new glove box.
Dave

 

[DukeOfEarl]

Maybe posting the video on Vettetube would allow others to learn from your experience.

Toms1 agreed but it was a borrowed camera with a hard drive.
I will get it back and post it.
Saved a ton of money doing it myself although it was harde than I thought.
Oh well now I have th eextra money to go for shooting competion in Massachusettes this august.