Is izu069 going into digital dash repair?
Maybe after I return from my 2005 roundOz trip, though I have yet to depart...
Let's say that recently I could have been fiscally forced to.
And if in receipt of the more than $4,500 someone once paid for a digi-dash repair, I may have fiscally forced myself to... LOL!
It is yet another
project of interest, but that is twofold:
The first is the mere fix of replacement of the PSU or odd components (capacitors, diodes) that are the typical causes of failure.
The second is the other mentioned "full functional" replacement, and later enhancement of the guts behind the digi-dash.
The first should be relatively simple (though still maybe hours of initial investigation etc), and I have an obligation else intent to the supplier of my dead digi-dashes should the need arise.
The second was to happen during my round-Oz trip (whenever that occurs!). That is simply a
thousand-hours labor of love or fun, but IMO nothing else.
As to certain specific repairs - like my digi-dash voltmeter, and quite likely the fuel gauge - they are complex and risky by their nature, and I don't even know yet if the chips (components) are still available. They maybe transferable from other dead digis though.
But still risky and certainly time intensive. Risky mainly to due the desoldering and resoldering of the displays.
And time, geez - a few hours at best?
And as to time, at what cost or pay rate?
I see the Piazza as owned by enthusiasts that do not or cannot spend big on things, though that is based on Belletts etc (well, at least the local Bellett club until some years back).
Plus I know the differences between promised to pay, and actual payments. (Hence my default deposit of 50% of expected cost up front for sparts etc.)
As to my renumeration, should I quote myself? I recently got paid $3,500 for 3.5 days work.
My last earning were over $10k for nearly 6 weeks work.
But both of those are likely to be unique, and I am back on welfare which only covers half of my needs.
So if in about 2months I have not gained suitable employment, I may be keen.
If I get lucky and employed as I desire (say $600 per week), then maybe as an extra earner....
Pity it isn't your voltmeter - that has a nice $10 solution.
Otherwise it is a labor of love - whether the desire to fix, or the desire to help (needy people with an excellent taste in cars).
Sorry, that's no answer, but simply my status quo.
I have more than enough projects. I am still ongoing with the disposal of my Wasp - a vehicle I was to keep for 12 months; it is now in its 12th year of registration! (The completion of the aforementioned Jackaroo and 4ZE1 block obtained in 2005 are required for that.)
And I am currently working on a certain device for vehicles with a view to sales. (It'll probably piss off established markets and cost a mere handful of dollars in comparison whilst providing superior application and performance.)
Plus another proposed business to which I have been invited.
And then...
As usual, I'll "look into" your problem. If only I can find my digi-dashes.
Oh shit - there they are - a mere 1.5 meters away. Fark - there goes that excuse! (But maybe if I don't tell anyone...?)
I could be swayed and re-prioritise, but it's sill the upfront investment in time which cannot normally (IMO) be covered by a single "cost of repair".
But your solution therefore lay in getting a replacement digi-dash - they have been available for $100. A digi-dash and an ANALOG dash were given away free a few years back (their 2 Piazzas also given away were advertised hereon).
Else I'd offer a change-over for any digis that I got working.
Yet another short reply...