Pixelated Crack on LCD Display

Reverence · Feb 23, 2009, 11:31 AM

I drive a 2008 Lancer GTS with 28,000 miles on it.

I got into the car this morning and started it, and I noticed a small pixelated "crack" on the lcd screen between the speedometer and the tachometer. It displays on all of the screens that can be cycled through and doesn't go away.

Here is a picture of what I'm talking about:

At the bottom you'll notice the random red pixels that shouldn't be there but are. Has anyone else had this problem and do you think it is something that will be covered under warranty?

Stuntfly02 · Feb 23, 2009, 11:41 AM

If it interferes with the readability of some of the functions ide say yes take it in. If and i mean IF they lcd is part of the enclosure and cannot be replaced which means they need to order you an entire replacement gauge pod section try and get the one from the 09. the blue is sooo much nicer looking.

Good-n-Right 09 · Feb 23, 2009, 02:19 PM

Im going for a Matrix theme for my Lancer and I was wondering how hard or if its even possible to change those and the other light inside to a green?

Reverence · Feb 23, 2009, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuntfly02

If it interferes with the readability of some of the functions ide say yes take it in. If and i mean IF they lcd is part of the enclosure and cannot be replaced which means they need to order you an entire replacement gauge pod section try and get the one from the 09. the blue is sooo much nicer looking.

Yeah, I'm probably going to take it in as soon as I get a chance. The crack is already getting bigger. I just don't know what would cause this problem out of nowhere.

No one else has had this happen?

nj_08_gts · Feb 23, 2009, 09:07 PM

If you can get to the LCD screen itself, try gently rubbing it with a pencil eraser...good trick for getting rid of a lot of "dead" pixels.

kalpakiotis · Feb 24, 2009, 05:12 AM

That picture looks like its a circuit failure not a problem with the screen. I've seen it before when I've done some lcd prototyping for one of my classes. Bring it to the dealer, it should def be covered under warranty.

Reverence · Feb 25, 2009, 06:15 AM

Well I gave them a call yesterday and told them to call me back, so we'll see what happens.

bluewaterDEMON · Feb 25, 2009, 12:30 PM

Great, I hope this doesn't become a trend. Audi's have this same exact problem.

beyonddc · Feb 25, 2009, 01:55 PM

Yea, I would take it into the dealership to have them look at it.

Cranky · Mar 6, 2009, 08:13 PM

Well that's a bummer, bet all you see is the crack when you look down now. Hope your dealer replace it for you. GL

ejlancer · Mar 13, 2009, 05:58 AM

dealership, damn that sucks man i hope it covered