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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: paulhgti on 04 November 2012, 23:34

Title: Dash lights dim
Post by: paulhgti on 04 November 2012, 23:34

Hi my dash lights seem quite dim compared to other golfs its not the dimmer switch its all the way at the top.is there any way to replace the bulbs?
Thanks

Title: Re: Dash lights dim
Post by: Nino on 05 November 2012, 00:03

I could be totally off the mark here but have yo checked your batt isnt loosing cells?
Go to halford they will give yo a free batt test if you ask them :)

Title: Re: Dash lights dim
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 05 November 2012, 12:36

Quote from: Nino on 05 November 2012, 00:03

I could be totally off the mark here but have yo checked your batt isnt loosing cells?
Go to halford they will give yo a free batt test if you ask them :)

+1

my alt is shagged so the dash is a bit dim untill i get to 2.5k revs then the alt starts putting out the proper voltage  :grin:

Title: Re: Dash lights dim
Post by: Wazzzer on 05 November 2012, 18:28

Rheostat switches can fail, my old one dimmed down when it was set to max

Title: Re: Dash lights dim
Post by: paulhgti on 05 November 2012, 18:30

Its not realy dim its just not as bright as it used to be might just be me.is there any way of changing the bulbs in them?