« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2

Author Topic: flashing lights on Instument Cluster  (Read 2592 times)

Offline mk28vfreak

  • Just got here
  • *
  • Posts: 6
  • VWVWVW
flashing lights on Instument Cluster
« on: 23 January 2004, 09:21 »
Hi Guys and Gals,

Can anyone tell me what the Dashboard Led's represent.  the main one i am interested in is the one in the middle of the top row.  i think it is something to do with coolant temperature but i am not sure.  It seems to flash at me every now and again and at the same time the rev counter goes haywire shooting up and down the gauge.

any ideas anyone???

TIA
Logged

Offline Gambit

  • Forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 4,354
Re:flashing lights on Instument Cluster
« Reply #1 on: 23 January 2004, 09:28 »
yeah it is the coolant sensor, it flashes when the water level is low

bit weird the way the rev counter goes haywire also, that sounds a bit more like an electrical fault
Logged

Offline MK4_20VT

  • Here all the time
  • ****
  • Posts: 361
Re:flashing lights on Instument Cluster
« Reply #2 on: 23 January 2004, 18:39 »
Mine does this 2 i'v just found out the prob

It's the headlight switch on mine

does it only happen when the lights are on??
Logged

Offline Alexg40

  • GTI forum regular
  • ***
  • Posts: 216
Re:flashing lights on Instument Cluster
« Reply #3 on: 23 January 2004, 18:55 »
Quote
Mine does this 2 i'v just found out the prob

It's the headlight switch on mine

does it only happen when the lights are on??

Keep talking, I have this problem too, without the rev counter bit.......
Logged

Blue MK2

  • Guest
Re:flashing lights on Instument Cluster
« Reply #4 on: 23 January 2004, 19:03 »
my rev counter goes right up when i put the ignition on. like a quick flick?

is this normal?
« Last Edit: 23 January 2004, 19:04 by Blue MK2 »
Logged

Offline MK4_20VT

  • Here all the time
  • ****
  • Posts: 361
Re:flashing lights on Instument Cluster
« Reply #5 on: 23 January 2004, 19:03 »
Ok when your lights are on and the dimmer wheel below the light switch is on full, wait until the coolent light starts to flash then press the dimmer switch quit hard.  You will notice your dash lights will go out & the coolent light will stop flashing, let go & it starts flashing again :(

(this only used to happen when the car was warm) & prob the switch got warmer

plus when the headlight switch is on full & put a bit of pressure on it & you mite find the headlights dim down to half beam

KNACKERED HEADLIGHT SWITCH ;D
Logged

Offline ASH

  • Here all the time
  • ****
  • Posts: 268
  • its a way of life!
Re:flashing lights on Instument Cluster
« Reply #6 on: 23 January 2004, 19:05 »
i too have this problem.  ???
Logged

Veedubgt18v

  • Guest
Re:flashing lights on Instument Cluster
« Reply #7 on: 23 January 2004, 20:05 »
I dont!  ;D  :P  :-*  :)
Logged

Veedubgt18v

  • Guest
Re:flashing lights on Instument Cluster
« Reply #8 on: 23 January 2004, 20:06 »
could be the temperature sender (blue one) is not working properly, this can affect idling. they are about 12 quid for a new one from vag. good starting point
Logged

Offline Alexg40

  • GTI forum regular
  • ***
  • Posts: 216
Re:flashing lights on Instument Cluster
« Reply #9 on: 23 January 2004, 22:25 »
Quote
could be the temperature sender (blue one) is not working properly, this can affect idling. they are about 12 quid for a new one from vag. good starting point

Ah, tell me more about this too, I have idle problems!  Where is the switch?
Logged
Pages: [1] 2
« previous next »