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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: alba15031 on 26 February 2012, 13:22

Title: Strange light problem.
Post by: alba15031 on 26 February 2012, 13:22

Hi chaps.

My mk2 gti 8v has been off the road for 5 months over the winter. I went and start it up yesterday and noticed the dash, switches and heater light come on with the ignition without the headlights being turned on. It was fine before i took it off the road has anyone got any ideas what could be causing it.

Cheers

Title: Re: Strange light problem.
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 26 February 2012, 14:05

Damp in the fusebox / switch.

Title: Re: Strange light problem.
Post by: alba15031 on 26 February 2012, 14:22

it could be damp but everything else seems to be working just fine.

Title: Re: Strange light problem.
Post by: KRdubber on 27 February 2012, 08:28

Are the headlights on aswell whilst the switch is turned off?

Title: Re: Strange light problem.
Post by: alba15031 on 27 February 2012, 21:16

No they are not but the headlights do still work like normal.

Title: Re: Strange light problem.
Post by: KRdubber on 28 February 2012, 09:43

disconnect the h/light switch completely.does it still do it?

Title: Re: Strange light problem.
Post by: alba15031 on 28 February 2012, 11:43

Good idea I did not think of that I will try that tonight

Title: Re: Strange light problem.
Post by: alba15031 on 01 March 2012, 17:39

I just tried it without the headlight switch connected and it was exactly the same. I also noticed when I rev the engine the lights dim. I aint got a  clue what this could be.     

Title: Re: Strange light problem.
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 01 March 2012, 20:52

Check the alternator brushes for wear.