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Dashboard light doesn't work when headlights turned on
« on: 20 April 2014, 21:11:08 »
Hello, this problem just came up to my car that it doesn't light the speedometer and the computer when i turn on the headlights on. Could anyone please help me and if there is already a solution link me to the thread? Cause I couln't find it anywhere.
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Re: Dashboard light doesn't work when headlights turned on
« Reply #1 on: 20 April 2014, 21:18:03 »
Is the dimmer wheel on R/H side of main lightswitch set correct
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Re: Dashboard light doesn't work when headlights turned on
« Reply #2 on: 20 April 2014, 21:28:07 »
Quote from: RobG on 20 April 2014, 21:18:03
Is the dimmer wheel on R/H side of main lightswitch set correct
Yes, i tried rooling it low and hi many times, does nothing
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Re: Dashboard light doesn't work when headlights turned on
« Reply #3 on: 20 April 2014, 21:44:01 »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEqlPaO7jzE

Mine with 24v 3W bulbs, Unlikely all bulbs fused/lose  :-\
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Re: Dashboard light doesn't work when headlights turned on
« Reply #4 on: 20 April 2014, 21:52:37 »
my old astra kept blowing the fuse, it had a bad wiring problem.
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Re: Dashboard light doesn't work when headlights turned on
« Reply #5 on: 20 April 2014, 22:21:22 »
Check dash seated properly, pop it out and refit (10 min job).  Whilst its out worth checking/replacing bulbs ;)
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