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hops523 · 10-27-2009, 02:46 PM

Whats up guys? Ive had my 04 mazda 6 for a couple weeks now, and since I got it theres been a minor problem. Where the time, temperature, radio station, and volume numbers are I cant read. Certain things are cut off, for example, if the time was 4:40 it might look more like 1:10. When I turn the volume up I cant even see what level its at, and the radio station channel is hard to make out as well. The weird thing is sometimes one number will appear, and another wont, a 5 might be clear one minute then when it shows up again I cant make it out, but it doesnt alwas look the same. Another weird thing is I noticed when I start my car in the morning every single number is clear, and can be read, but if I start it up a couple hours later its unclear. I can take a picture if you guys dont know what Im talking about.

But what do you all think the problem could be? Any solutions? Would it be best to call Mazda and talk to them?
Thanks

Mazda6_1981 · 10-29-2009, 12:28 PM

QUOTE (hops523 @ Oct 27 2009, 02:46 PM)

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Whats up guys? Ive had my 04 mazda 6 for a couple weeks now, and since I got it theres been a minor problem. Where the time, temperature, radio station, and volume numbers are I cant read. Certain things are cut off, for example, if the time was 4:40 it might look more like 1:10. When I turn the volume up I cant even see what level its at, and the radio station channel is hard to make out as well. The weird thing is sometimes one number will appear, and another wont, a 5 might be clear one minute then when it shows up again I cant make it out, but it doesnt alwas look the same. Another weird thing is I noticed when I start my car in the morning every single number is clear, and can be read, but if I start it up a couple hours later its unclear. I can take a picture if you guys dont know what Im talking about.

But what do you all think the problem could be? Any solutions? Would it be best to call Mazda and talk to them?
Thanks[/b]

I hear ya! I'm having the same problem as well. (2003 Mazda6i) Somehow - my display is worse. This has happened in the past 2 weeks or so. In the morning, my radio screen will go haywire! Numbers,temp,ect flash off and on about 100mph...At some time, I will turn the car off....wait about 5-10 seconds, and turn it back on. Then it's fine. I'm also curious what this may be. Never happened to me before....why now?

fly757 · 10-30-2009, 01:42 AM

It is a pretty common problem. To fix it you must replace the display screen. Not sure how much a new one costs, but I think it's around $150 or 200.

Mine is so bad that I cannot even read it unless I press down on the dashboard right above the display screen. I'm actually going to order a new one tomorrow. The only thing I want to know is how to take it out so I can install the new one.

NashAttack · 11-24-2009, 08:06 PM

Where did you order your display from? Did you have trouble installing it?

scottykalltheway · 12-19-2009, 07:05 PM

my display is shot too..any more info on this?

jmitch10 · 12-22-2009, 12:10 PM

Mine has gone completely out also. Sometimes if I disconnect the negative cable on my battery for a little while and hook it back up, the display will work again for a couple of days. I found a local body shop that can order a new display for $110. The dealership wants $300+

snakoil · 12-22-2009, 01:19 PM

on how to take it out I would follow the how tos on the metra kit for changing the radio as it comes with a new display unit...might actually be a good time to move to the kit since they will give you a new display thingy in the kit

10-30-2009, 01:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
fly757 Track Racer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 633 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	It is a pretty common problem. To fix it you must replace the display screen. Not sure how much a new one costs, but I think it's around $150 or 200. Mine is so bad that I cannot even read it unless I press down on the dashboard right above the display screen. I'm actually going to order a new one tomorrow. The only thing I want to know is how to take it out so I can install the new one. __________________ 2004 Mazda6s MTX

10-27-2009, 02:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
hops523 Learners License Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Whats up guys? Ive had my 04 mazda 6 for a couple weeks now, and since I got it theres been a minor problem. Where the time, temperature, radio station, and volume numbers are I cant read. Certain things are cut off, for example, if the time was 4:40 it might look more like 1:10. When I turn the volume up I cant even see what level its at, and the radio station channel is hard to make out as well. The weird thing is sometimes one number will appear, and another wont, a 5 might be clear one minute then when it shows up again I cant make it out, but it doesnt alwas look the same. Another weird thing is I noticed when I start my car in the morning every single number is clear, and can be read, but if I start it up a couple hours later its unclear. I can take a picture if you guys dont know what Im talking about. But what do you all think the problem could be? Any solutions? Would it be best to call Mazda and talk to them? Thanks

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11-24-2009, 08:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
NashAttack Track Racer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: University of Florida Posts: 108 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Where did you order your display from? Did you have trouble installing it?

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scottykalltheway Learners License Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	my display is shot too..any more info on this?

12-22-2009, 12:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
jmitch10 Learners License Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gadsden, AL Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Mine has gone completely out also. Sometimes if I disconnect the negative cable on my battery for a little while and hook it back up, the display will work again for a couple of days. I found a local body shop that can order a new display for $110. The dealership wants $300+

12-22-2009, 01:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
snakoil Drivers License Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	on how to take it out I would follow the how tos on the metra kit for changing the radio as it comes with a new display unit...might actually be a good time to move to the kit since they will give you a new display thingy in the kit