Technical 2011 dashboard

[Burchy66]

Hi. Is there a backlight behind the lcd dashboard. The top right is really dim and the dashboard hard to read in the daytime. However at night it’s almost perfect. It could do with being brighter any ideas? The image on my phone picks it up perfectly but to the naked eye it’s quite dim.

 

[steveras57]

Hi this is a symptom of the central(orange l c d screen starting to fail!) eventually more pixels will disappear or it will blank out completely! you might be able to buy the screen as a replacement part on e- bay or the like!, and if you put "fiat 500 lcd screen replacement" into you-tube you should find a tutorial on how to replace it if you have basic mechanical skills!, alternatively you can sent it away to be repaired for around £250 and ask them to check for the dim warning lights issue at the same time. if you can remove the speedo unit ?, or look again on you- tube or "love 500,s" channel for how to do that!. best of luck!,

 

[John202020]

Looks like a failing back light not lcd display?

 

[Burchy66]

Thank you so much for your reply. I have looked on eBay and there several different units. I will remove it and get the part number off it and go from there. Appreciate the advice

 

[steveras57]

Thank you so much for your reply. I have looked on eBay and there several different units. I will remove it and get the part number off it and go from there. Appreciate the advice

your very welcome good luck!

 

[GettinBetter]

Looks like a failing back light not lcd display?

I would agree, but how is it backlit internally or accessible led, or even a bulb

@Burchy66
If you can wait til tomorrow I still have my analogue one in the cabinet, I can have a look for you?
Or perhaps someone already knows.

 

[John202020]

Back light is a circular "plate" type separate to the lcd

 

[Burchy66]

Wow. Ok I will remove the dashboard and try to obtain a replacement. Thank you for replying much appreciated.

 

[Burchy66]

Wow. Ok I will remove the dashboard and try to obtain a replacement. Thank you for replying much appreciated

Back light is a circular "plate" type separate to the lcd

thank you so much for the information I will try to source a replacement

 

[John202020]

Unless it's a real pain I'd live with it?
I have seen something similar on Aliexpress not sure if it's compatible

 

[GettinBetter]

As per @John202020 comments....
Here's the plate that holds the LEDs.

and part number..

Its not an average job, and you mayhave to glue the bits back in if you haven't left enough plastic to remelt.

Hope that helps.

 

[Burchy66]

As per @John202020 comments....
Here's the plate that holds the LEDs.
View attachment 453812
and part number..View attachment 453813

Its not an average job, and you mayhave to glue the bits back in if you haven't left enough plastic to remelt.
View attachment 453814
Hope that helps.

Wow. Thank you. That’s extremely helpful. I feel like I am going to attempt to do this.