Lines across digital Display on T350

[valhalla]

Stop me now if this has been asked before, but i have a few lines across the digital display which come's and go's as they please, all readings are still clear as yet.
Just wanted to know...
A.Anyone else getting this?
B.Can anyone out there repair this problem yet?
Thanks in advance..Dave

[Moulder]

Should be able to find previous similar posts with a search.

I would check the dash ECU by your right foot (when driving) to ensure all connections are secure. Other than that the consensus in previous posts seems to be to live with it for the time being....

[valhalla]

Moulder said:

Should be able to find previous similar posts with a search.

I would check the dash ECU by your right foot (when driving) to ensure all connections are secure. Other than that the consensus in previous posts seems to be to live with it for the time being....

Thanks for that paul,funny you should mention the the box boy my right foot, as i removed that silly piece of velvet covered flat sheet the other day. And typical TVR attachment of vital componants/control boxes, Bloody sticky backed velcro!! every thing was dangling and hanging on its cables, so i will check all conections.Ta for that mate!!
Dave.
PS, can you describe the dash ecu, as the large one i found had window control box on it.

[Lensey]

Look here Dave, had the same happen to me, got a replacement from bellshill garage, I'm sure there is someone that repairs them now though?

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[valhalla]

Thanks for that Darren, made for some interesting reading, but my problem seems small compared with all the others,as mine only has about 3 lines missing. I thought about giving Leven a call.
Dave

[Lensey]

I'm sure it will get worse though, thats the problem, I can't remember what company repairs them now but I'm sure someone on here knows? I hope so as I have a spare pod I want to get repaired.

[Harrow_tam]

Dave
I thought you had sold the T350 in favour of the quiet life in a narrow boat?
Nick (now got myself a shiny red Tamora)

[Moulder]

"PS, can you describe the dash ecu, as the large one i found had window control box on it." Valhalla

Maybe this is the problem........

The dash ECU is about the size of a small box of Milk Tray (150mm x 200mm?)with 2 ribbon connectors at one end and 3 "blocks" of pin(?) connectors at the other.

[valhalla]

Harrow_tam said:

Dave
I thought you had sold the T350 in favour of the quiet life in a narrow boat?
Nick (now got myself a shiny red Tamora)

No not sold it yet, still going for a narrow boat though.good luck with the Tam.
Dave

[valhalla]

Moulder said:

"PS, can you describe the dash ecu, as the large one i found had window control box on it." Valhalla

Maybe this is the problem........

The dash ECU is about the size of a small box of Milk Tray (150mm x 200mm?)with 2 ribbon connectors at one end and 3 "blocks" of pin(?) connectors at the other.

Thanks for that info mate, when it stops raining i will check it out.
Cheers Dave

[FrancoTam]

Lensey said:

I hope so as I have a spare pod I want to get repaired.

Ditto!

[RedSpike66]

My T350C dash started going like this, a few lines that disappear after it all gets hot with driving, but then more lines, then more, then not clearing up when hot.... it's a faulty display unit on it's way out.... but the ecu connection is a worthwhile check as my brand spanking new one sometimes goes hay wire if the connector moves...

When it gets unbearable, get yourself up to Track V Road (http://www.trackvroad.com), who have an excellent relationship with a very special person near Bristol Avenue who repairs faulty displays and even managed to get me a brand spanking new one (under warranty)

Cheers
Spike

[valhalla]

RedSpike66 said:

My T350C dash started going like this, a few lines that disappear after it all gets hot with driving, but then more lines, then more, then not clearing up when hot.... it's a faulty display unit on it's way out.... but the ecu connection is a worthwhile check as my brand spanking new one sometimes goes hay wire if the connector moves...

When it gets unbearable, get yourself up to Track V Road (http://www.trackvroad.com), who have an excellent relationship with a very special person near Bristol Avenue who repairs faulty displays and even managed to get me a brand spanking new one (under warranty)

Cheers
Spike

Cheers spike, i will contact them tomorrow.
Regards Dave

[Lensey]

Do you know if they repair them with different parts that won't fail again or still use the original components?

[valhalla]

Hi Darren, can you mail me your email address, re: the dash, i have info for you.
Dave

[valhalla]

valhalla said:

Hi Darren, can you mail me your email address, re: the dash, i have info for you.
Dave

Darren,YHM On your 'Tapes' email address.
Dave

[Chrissy G]

Over the last year mine has become increasingly difficult to read, at the mo I can live with it but just interested to see how much it costs to fix. My dealer has quoted me circa £600 with it being sent of ?where probably to this person at bristol ave I suspect.

Chris

RedSpike66 said:

My T350C dash started going like this, a few lines that disappear after it all gets hot with driving, but then more lines, then more, then not clearing up when hot.... it's a faulty display unit on it's way out.... but the ecu connection is a worthwhile check as my brand spanking new one sometimes goes hay wire if the connector moves...

When it gets unbearable, get yourself up to Track V Road (http://www.trackvroad.com), who have an excellent relationship with a very special person near Bristol Avenue who repairs faulty displays and even managed to get me a brand spanking new one (under warranty)

Cheers
Spike

[Getsis]

I made a spare from the Farnell catalogue, easy to do but the green isn't quite the same. I have it as a back-up for when mine eventually goes. cost about £100 to make.

[valhalla]

[quote=Chrissy G]Over the last year mine has become increasingly difficult to read, at the mo I can live with it but just interested to see how much it costs to fix. My dealer has quoted me circa £600 with it being sent of ?where probably to this person at bristol ave I suspect.

Chris
Hi Chris,
Try this company recommended to me by Trackvroad. www.clever-trevor.net they have replacement pods, damn site cheaper than £600 !!

[hab1966]

I haven't pulled a T350 LCD to bits, but have done so with a Tuscan LCD.

For the technically minded, the Tuscan LCD glass is connected to its PCB using two zebra strips and a bonded flexi cable. The flexi cable is the problem as with various amounts of pressure on the cable bond, i could re-surrect a damaged LCD. I haven't seen the LCD glass construction but i believe the flexi strip is responsible for the rows across the screen and the Zebra strips the columns. I expect the T350 to be a similar construction.

I have pricing and availability of the displays from the UK distributor. The bad news is that as of 19 June the distitributor had no spare stock of the T350 LCD and there is a MOQ of 80pcs, which isnt good news! I have asked for an update on stock levels today.

£600 to fix is exorbitant!

Konrad.holl posted http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0... that he had located a replacement LCD from Farnell. Its not identical by a long shot but will work in the pod of a T350.