Strange light problem.

[alba15031]

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

[The Mighty Elvi]

Damp in the fusebox / switch.

[alba15031]

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

[KRdubber]

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

[alba15031]

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

[KRdubber]

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

[alba15031]

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

[alba15031]

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.     

[The Mighty Elvi]

Check the alternator brushes for wear.