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:D just picked up our new t25 1985 1.6 dt auto sleeper :D

in need of a bit of tlc tho and help
first thing is we have no lights on the dash ( temp,fuel and speedo.)
checked couple of lamps all ok
we have learnt loads already from this site :ok
lee
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Hi and welcome :ok
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hello and welcome.
the dash lights wiring is on a plastic printed circuit which is prone to cracking.. take a look there first
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thanks fun times ahead me thinks :?
kevtherev is that something that can be repaired or replaced ??
thanks guys
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hey there Leeroy :ok
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leeroy wrote::D just picked up our new t25 1985 1.6 dt auto sleeper :D

in need of a bit of tlc tho and help
first thing is we have no lights on the dash ( temp,fuel and speedo.)
checked couple of lamps all ok
we have learnt loads already from this site :ok
lee


Get some pics up. :ok

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leeroy wrote:thanks fun times ahead me thinks :?
kevtherev is that something that can be repaired or replaced ??
thanks guys
lee
replaced from a breaker try billy739.... but check it first
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is the dimmer wheel turned up.its under the headlight switch.
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Give the top of the dash a thump - worked for mine :ok

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