2006 Ford F-150 mini info center/odometer

2006 FORD F-150
83,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JESS953141
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Hello, I just purchased this truck used, the other day when I was driving it the mini info/odometer center display quit. I suspected a fuse which I replaced but the one that I removed appeared fine. When I put the key in after the new fuse center showed briefly then went blank again. The new fuse appears OK. I have found online at some forums that this has happened with other f-150 owners. Everything else seems to work fine and the truck runs great. Any suggestions? Does it harm the truck to drive it with this situation?
Oct 12, 2010 at 4:36 PM
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Hi jess953141, Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation The probable causes of such -could be the instrument cluster if the message center is displaying blank data- you'll be okay all it does is provide information other then driveabilty and performace problem-such as the compass,distance to empty,door ajar, with the exception of the charging system


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Normal Operation The message center switch communicates the requested switch function to the instrument cluster through circuits 1411 (GY/OG) and 1396 (VT/WH). Possible Causes circuit 1396 (VT/WH) open or short to ground circuit 1411 (GY/OG) open or short to ground instrument cluster message center switch
Oct 13, 2010 at 4:49 AM