Made the mistake of installing the console first before checking if it even turned on... I know.. stupid mistake.. But anyone have any idea why it wont turn on? I've tried hooking it to different power supplies.

 

Have you checked all your connections for shorts and checked fuses?

 

Is there a fuse on the console itself? Otherwise its fine

 

There isn't a fuse on the console, but if you followed the instructions when you installed it, I don't know why it wouldn't come on, other than it's just a dead console.

Do the lights work?

 

All I hooked up was the main power and ground to see if itd turn on. Idk if that could be the case?

 

I didn't bench test mine either, I knew it worked before I got it.

I know there is power for the computer, then power for the lights, so idk

 

Im thinkin i just have a dead console.

 

You might, where did you get it from? Some junkyards have a strict return/exchange policy

 

Yeah i got it from a junker but i dont remember them ever telling me I could return it

 

I'd give them a call, tell them you'd like to get one of a different color or something

 

Fixed it myself! It was just a little sodering issue. Easy and quick fix.

Followed this guide..:
Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"® - View Single Post - Overhead console display fix

 

Im thinking about doing the same OHC install. Where you get the headliner, Thats awesome. Are there already wires under the headliner in my Ranger?



2000 4.0 4x4

 

You have get the wire harness that comes out of the Explorer to set this up.

https://www.ranger-forums.com/f59/ho...install-83346/

 

Thanks just saw the post for the full install.

 

Looks good, nice to see you got it working!

 

yeah i was going to suggest that and also to make sure your taps from the OHC wires are actually making contact. My OHC wouldnt power up at first and I realized my t-taps hadn't broken all the way through the dash wire insulation, even though the taps were shut and were the correct size. Gay.

 

Yea. Cant believe it was somethin so easy when I was seconds away from throwin it away and callin it a pos. Lol. But the install on this was actually really really easy! Only thing i found somewhat difficult was cutting the slit holes for the tabs on the OHC -.-