hks turbo timer help... maybe wrong section

[motoman399]

hey so i got this hks turbo timer for free. i dont know if it works but im sure it does (dont smell anything burnt in it). i got it with my jdm clip. the turbo timer lcd has an ink blotch on it and im wondering if i can just get a new lcd to solder into it. its a 14 pin lcd and about 2" by 1/2". any help?

it looks exactly like this one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ories

[the converted]

Your best bet is to get a part number off the back of it and see what kind of hits you can get on google. Otherwise, get in touch with HKS and see if you can get the part through them. It honestly might not really be worth the hassle when you can get this new for pretty cheap.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...80873

[motoman399]

ya im one of those penny pinching jews though lol. if i can make it work for less than the price than of a new one im all over it lol. thanks for your help. i might try a computer shop to see if they can order anything like that. ill search google more. you think there is going to be a model number on the lcd itself?

[the converted]

Everything has a part number. If you look on the backside, there should be something there. Trust me I understand about being a cheap a**, but at the same time, I've also put way to much time and effort into stuff that never works. You can end up out time and spending more if there's more than just that wrong with it.

[motoman399]

well i desoldered the lcd screen. i found out from wakopedia that they are called general purpose alphanumeric LCD screens. so that helped me in the search. i didnt find a part number on the lcd itself. but i am still searching online.

i have also ran into the problem that being a cheap a** isnt always the best. but it has gotten me a lot of really nice stuff from diy and just searching till im happy with a price, rather than just buying it cause its in front of me. lol. but thanks for your help and if you know anywhere that carry's those type of lcd's let me know

also the dimensions of the glass are 1.3/4" (44.45mm)X 9/16"(14.28mm) and again 14 pins thnaks

[the converted]

Digikey?

[motoman399]

close lol. they have everything but that one i need haha. called them and they dont have it thanks for the advise though. im gonna keep looking. if i dont find it then oh well. hopefully i learn something at least