I am so happy with the service from Automotive Circuit Solutions! I have a 2008 Honda CRV that had a flickering instrument panel. I did a lot of research trying to figure out what the problem could be and to see if it was something I could fix myself. I read a lot of forums that describe this problem as common in this model year. Of course the dealer and my local mechanic wanted to replace the instrument cluster which is very expensive. I came across a forum post describing in detail how to fix the problem, and then I found the Automotive Circuit Solutions video of how to solder the pins on the instrument panel circuit board. That kind of detailed fine work is way above my skill level so I decided to send my instrument panel off to this company. I was hesitant at first, even made jokes to my friends about how I’m sending my instrument cluster off to some guys on RU-vid. I am so glad that I did this! The turnaround time was amazing. I plugged my cluster back in and just like that no more flickering! Some thing to note, which I didn’t know before I disconnected the cluster. When we plugged it back in the check engine light was on. We called automotive circuit solutions and the technician explained that we didn’t disconnect the battery, and leave it disconnected, before taking the cluster out. He said it would automatically reset itself after about 20 starts. But we decided to take it up to advanced auto parts where they let us use their machine to clear the code. This company does an amazing service and I’m so happy with the work. Thank you so much!
If you're mechanically inclined - first try removing the cluster board and cleaning the LCD display pins. Mine had some form of corrosion and debris on them. Next heat the pin areas (there are two areas) until the board wax coating shifts from satin to shiny/translucent. You should notice that any remaining corrosion or build-up melts away. Don't overheat and do this slowly. I used a heat gun on low to achieve this. Let the board cool and reassemble. It resolved my LCD display glitch.
I DECIDED TO HAVE A GO, BUT COULDNT STRIP IT DOWN LIKE YOU DID ON VIDEO BUT I DID HET IT TO WHETE I COULD LIFT THE CIRUIT BOARD IP A BIT AND SLIPPED MY SOLDER IRON IN , SO DID ALL SIDES THAT WAY, INSTALLED IT AND IT WORKED, ONLY PROBLEM WAS THE TEMP GAUGE ISNT WORKING, I SUPPOSE IT MIGHT SET ITSELF ??
My CR-V 2008 has dropped it's mpg quickly in recent months from low 20s to high teens (all city driving). Is it possible for CR-V mpg gauge display to be broken and mpg not really be as low as it says? I've had mechanics clean fuel system and other things. They haven't found anything. But one thing no one ever mentions is fuel filter. Why isn't it mentioned in the owner's manual? Why isn't it listed in the maintenance schedule? Yet it's listed as a cause for low fuel economy. Turns out it's high labor to change the filter. Since no display code or light in the dash shows this needs changing, how do you know when to change it? And how do you know if it's really just a faulty mpg gauge?
You can purchase one directly from our website, they are plug n play. www.automotivecircuitsolutions.com/collections/exchange-services/products/exchange-service-2007-20011-honda-crv-gauge-cluster
Here is a link to our service. www.automotivecircuitsolutions.com/collections/honda-gauge-cluster-repair/products/07-11-honda-crv-instrument-cluster-lcd-display-repair-service
We do not unfortunately, but we can repair your cluster for you. Here is a link to our service. www.automotivecircuitsolutions.com/products/07-11-honda-crv-instrument-cluster-lcd-display-repair-service?_pos=3&_sid=d85b3073c&_ss=r
Ideally you wanna reflow with some leaded solder as the ROHS compliant high tin solder used originally is what fractures and causes these problems (cold joints, and corrosion). Leaded solder is softer and more resilient to vibrations and corrosion, but due to regulations is not used in most consumer mfg.
