Auto Parts: digital dash and trunk lock, lincoln town car, pep boys

Question
i have a 1990 lincoln town car , the digital dash outside temp went to 38 below, i hear that means its going out, all other dash functions work good. can a new one be purchased and where do i look? also, my trunk emblem came off the lock assm, lock still works but spring and ? holding emblem is broken, looks tacky, can a new one be bought if so where, i have the emblem, the whole lock assm is one piece held on with 4 rivit looking things??? thank you for your help.

Answer
Hi Kirt,

Not to be rude, but go to a scrap-yard local to you and look around. To buy and ship the cosmetic items is outrageous. For emblems and the like, we well overcharge. Why? because looks don't get you home and Knucklebusters is ALL about performance, reliability and longevity but we do NOT deal with cosmetic aspects of parts. Sorry. That should have been explained in my bio.

As far as the cluster is concerned, I've never heard them go out that way. When I've seen them bad, they were just bad, no workie. Have it diagnosed or look for a new ride but guessing is going to drain your wallet and probably not help your situation.

Looking for a reputable service technician? My advice on finding a good technician is: Steer clear of the dealership and 'chain' stores like Firestone, Sears, Pep Boys, Monro Muffler/Brake, Midas, etc. as they usually only employ ONE ASE Certified Tech just so they can say they do and chances are, that guy is the asst. manager or manager and is not in the store to diagnose/repair vehicles anyway. Find a service location in the link below or get some names out of the yellow-pages and do a drive-by. Garages that employ ASE Certified Technicians will be marked with the 'Blue-Seal' insignia. If unsure about whether a place employs Certified Techs, just ask to see their credentials. ALL ASE Certified Technicians will be PROUD to show and display their certificate(s).

Thanks for the question, I hope this information was helpful to you.
Fred
Knucklebusters Used Auto & Truck Parts, Inc.
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