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[swordfish]

sorry mistake. the computer display also is inoperative

[Doctor Gollum]

all the bulbs are still ok .

If my help is to be of any value, follow the instructions...

Check ALL THE BULBS. There's a damn sight  more than 4.

[powerslinky]

all the bulbs are still ok .

If my help is to be of any value, follow the instructions...

Check ALL THE BULBS. There's a damn sight  more than 4.

I value your advice Al  . . .& always have done  . . .but would  a blown dash warning bulb/s stop the car from starting ?

[swordfish]

yes i stand corrected,, 2 bulbs blown at the computer display plug end

[swordfish]

just refitted the dash  pod , computer display now comes on but no dash warning / ignition lights 

[powerslinky]

when at position 2,, the heater fan , lights , radio , indicators , main beam computer ect all still come on . but no dash lights ??

The fact that your indicators &  heater blower work at pos 2  shows that the ignition switch is working at pos2 as am sure these  only work at that position.

Front & rear lights should work even with the key out of ignition as should headlight flasher & dash illumination .

IMO  & I may well be wrong here  . . but it all points to the wiring  that powers the ignition & its associated systems  . . .& main fuses under the bonnet would be the obvious place to start . . .  but you say these have all been checked

So  not sure how you can proceed from here

[swordfish]

think next port of call is a new pod

[powerslinky]

think next port of call is a new pod

We could ask the question "Will a 2.6  omega still start & run with the dash pod removed  ? "

If so  .  .will save you getting yet another pod.

Seem to remember my 3.2 breaker was still running with the dash pod  removed  . . . memorys a bit cloudy
 , but I am  sure I moved it about several times with half the interior, including the dash pod, missing 

I bet RobG will know 

[swordfish]

good idea ,, Will a 2.6  omega still start & run with the dash pod removed

[Doctor Gollum]

Yes but not advised.

Is it auto or manual?

[swordfish]

auto

[Doctor Gollum]

Right, assuming that ALL the bulbs in the cluster are present and functioning you have seven plugs to check.

Firstly ignition off and key out. Dash intact.

In order, Unplug, disconnect and reseat the following:

1. BOTH plugs on the ecu.
2. ALL 3 round plugs next to the battery.
3. BOTH large plugs at the base of the Passenger A pillar.

Then and only then try to restart the car and report back.

[swordfish]

done all that , still no dash lights

[Doctor Gollum]

Same two plugs, but driver's side...

[swordfish]

ok thankyou . back at home now so i will check tomorrow

thanks for your time