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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Skid on 25 February 2009, 23:44

Title: dashboard lights gone awol
Post by: Skid on 25 February 2009, 23:44

hi guys,

Sorry in a rush, only got half an hour on saturday to fix this.  I'm sure the info can be found relatively quickly but if one of you can give me a quick heads up reply I'd appreciate it.

Car J reg '92 8v digifant run out Mk2

Basically both dashboard lights and light behind vents controls have gradually all gone out. Last one went tonight and can't see the clocks. Need to get fixed pronto.

so...

Is there just 3 bulbs, anyone got the spec of them?

Easy fix? Best way if fiddly?

Any thing else to help?

Sorry not being lazy, just want to jump on hear Saturday morning, get the info quickly, ram raid Halfords for the bulbs and get it fixed in 2 minutes!

I appreciate the help.

..... actually while I'm at it -  fog light switch - mine illuminates when rear lights are on but not front, is this standard?????

thanks again.

mark

Title: Re: dashboard lights gone awol
Post by: rubjonny on 26 February 2009, 11:51

there is a how2 link on the dash bulb replacement, and yes thats how the fog light switch works :)

Title: Re: dashboard lights gone awol
Post by: Rodriguez on 26 February 2009, 13:22

Also check the dash light dimmer mechanism (behind the light switch) as this is weak and prone to malfunction.

Title: Re: dashboard lights gone awol
Post by: Whaleshark on 27 February 2009, 12:18

I have always found that hitting the top of the dash with a sharp whack - a la Fonz seems to work.  Usually goes for about 6 months without needing another whack :huh: :smiley:

Title: Re: dashboard lights gone awol
Post by: sidecarphil on 27 February 2009, 14:42

Quote from: Whaleshark on 27 February 2009, 12:18

I have always found that hitting the top of the dash with a sharp whack - a la Fonz seems to work.  Usually goes for about 6 months without needing another whack :huh: :smiley:

+1  :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: dashboard lights gone awol
Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 27 February 2009, 20:54

+2  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: dashboard lights gone awol
Post by: sidecarphil on 01 March 2009, 20:08

as i found out today

it also works for crackling speakers

BUT

only for a few KM's then they stop for good  :angry: :angry:

so where did i put the receipt for the new speakers  :undecided: :undecided:

Title: Re: dashboard lights gone awol
Post by: JC on 01 March 2009, 20:10

mine did this, number plate light fuse had gone, took dash illumination out,

only found out after i replaced everything with new clocks etc, still to havbe no illumintaion

then checked EVERY fuse in the box  :laugh:

Title: Re: dashboard lights gone awol
Post by: Skid on 05 March 2009, 22:36

Ok thanks guys but didn't have much luck.

Bulbs not stocked by dealer any more, number plate light ok, dash light dimmer dial ok.

So much for a 30 minute fix.I think it's going to be a long old bastard slog pulling the dash to bits and trial and error on what works, and then re assembling many times to use for work again before I can try the next fix :(

not happy

Title: Re: dashboard lights gone awol
Post by: Gloves88 on 06 March 2009, 00:53

Stick at it....its satisfying in the end....if bulbs on mine stop working the first thing i check now is the wiring cos 9 times out of 10 a bit of playing about and wiggling of the wires gets it going again  :laugh: