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STE/ICE display fix

Barrman

Well-known member
I borrowed a STE/ICE from another member and tried it out today. Only 1 of the 4 display windows works. It isn't mine, so if it is broken, it is broken. However, has anybody taken one apart and done something to make the display work again?

Thanks. I like to return stuff in better shape than I got it is why I ask.
 

lindyp38

New member
if u borrowed it...i would not monkey around with it...its not urs to take apart......just let the person who owns it......know what is going on with the unit......
 

Barrman

Well-known member
Thanks Jeff. I had the manual open in my hand as I hooked up the unit and started trying to make it work. That is what I get for just reading how to hook it up and turn it on I guess.
 

mkcoen

Well-known member
Steel Soldiers Supporter
If you haven't gotten it working by the Rally I'll bring mine up and you can use it.
 
If you get stuck for parts I have one that the flexable wire boards were damaged in but the display and its driver chips were fine.
 

Barrman

Well-known member
I haven't had a chance to pull the displays out and see if something is just gunked up on there.
 

Equiland

New member
mkcoen,

I live in Spring Branch also. I would like to talk to you about an electrical problem that I have with my M923. Would it be possible to borrow your ste/ice...or would you be willing to come look at my truck?

Equiland
 

Barrman

Well-known member
His Spring Branch is the San Antonio version.

Since this thread is alive again. I still haven't opened that silly box up to mess with it since this thread was active. Maybe one of these days.
 

Gottlos

Former 95B Ft Sam Houston
Steel Soldiers Supporter
Since the thread is still "active". Could someone please tell me what exactly the STE/ICE thing will tell you about your truck? I've seen them on Ebay a few times and wondered if they are worth the investment.
 

runk

Active member
An STE/ICE set can supply most (maybe all) of the diagnostic info called for in the trouble shooting sections of the various vehicle TMs (at least for the pre ~1990 years). They are primitive computers with various sensors - electrical, pressure, etc, and lots of adapters. They provide nothing you can't do with a good multimeter and some pressure gauges (and the right fittings), but are kind of fun to play with in a retro-computer sort of way.
 

Equiland

New member
I have also heard that the military removes three of the most vital adapters...which makes most of the units worthless. I have only seen one for sale that was complete. Now I wish that I had bought it. I spent most of one day diagnosing a starting problem. I determined that the problem was with the protective control box. Since I have already ordered a replacement, I hope that the diagnosis is correct. The ste/ice set could have saved me a day and probably have given me an accurate diagnosis of what was causing the problem.
 
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