Very dim instrument panel lights

Post by **andysue** » 12 Dec 2011, 18:17

Hi everyone just got my 1984 T25 1.9petrol Van. I joined the forum a couple of weeks ago but heres my first post any help would be much appreciated.

When the ignition switch is completely switched off and the headlights are on the instrument panel lights work fine and I can clearly see the speedometer etc at night. As soon as I turn the ignition switch on the lights are very dim and almost not on at all. Also when the ignition is off (panel lights are bright) and the flasher relay is operating the panel lights flick from bright to dim in time with the relay along with various warning/indications lights on the dash.

Thanks

Andy.

Website · Post by **CovKid** » 12 Dec 2011, 18:52

See that rotary knob beneath the headlight switch - er thats a dashlight dimmer

More importantly perhaps, you need to look at the earth crowns tucked under your gloveb box as they may well be corroded causing all the above symptoms. Give the connections a good clean. Also a loose connector to dash clocks can cause probs.

Post by **andysue** » 13 Dec 2011, 07:29

Thanks for the info CovKid, I will give that ago one night this week.

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 13 Dec 2011, 22:35

sniggers.. you'll be wanting to know where the washer bottle is next

Post by **andysue** » 14 Dec 2011, 07:19

Hacksawbob wrote:sniggers.. you'll be wanting to know where the washer bottle is next

Hacksawbob its funny you should say that because that was my next question mate.

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 14 Dec 2011, 14:54

thought so!
have a read...

https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Mi ... _questions

Post by **Oldiebut goodie** » 14 Dec 2011, 15:55

I was waiting for the brake fluid question.

Post by **andysue** » 14 Dec 2011, 22:57

OK Guys I have a Haynes manual, when I can pick up this reading thing this book will be great ..

Post by **R0B** » 14 Dec 2011, 23:36

Just so you know.The engine is in the back.

Grumpy Midget · Post by **Grumpy Midget** » 15 Dec 2011, 00:48

R0B wrote:Just so you know.The engine is in the back.

Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar Mines in the Front------------

Post by **R0B** » 15 Dec 2011, 12:22

i meant in a proper vw van jeff

Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar Mines in the Front

Post by **kevtherev** » 15 Dec 2011, 21:48

R0B wrote:i meant in a proper vw van jeff

Post by **andysue** » 18 Dec 2011, 17:47

Problem sorted guys, its was a cut wire under the dash from when the radio was filled, before I got the van, also a duff hazard light switch (need to get a new one) ....thanks a lot for the help and the banter ....

Post by **pauly8888** » 18 Dec 2011, 18:19

You'll need to get that Hazard Light Switch working pronto! Top priorty on a T25

Post by **andysue** » 18 Dec 2011, 22:51

hahahahaha ... give up ... lol

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