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Very dim instrument panel lights
Posted: 12 Dec 2011, 18:17
by andysue
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.
Re: Very dim instrument panel lights
Posted: 12 Dec 2011, 18:52
by CovKid
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.
Re: Very dim instrument panel lights
Posted: 13 Dec 2011, 07:29
by andysue
Thanks for the info CovKid, I will give that ago one night this week.
Re: Very dim instrument panel lights
Posted: 13 Dec 2011, 22:35
by Hacksawbob
sniggers.. you'll be wanting to know where the washer bottle is next
Re: Very dim instrument panel lights
Posted: 14 Dec 2011, 07:19
by andysue
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.
Re: Very dim instrument panel lights
Posted: 14 Dec 2011, 14:54
by Hacksawbob
Re: Very dim instrument panel lights
Posted: 14 Dec 2011, 15:55
by Oldiebut goodie
I was waiting for the brake fluid question.
Re: Very dim instrument panel lights
Posted: 14 Dec 2011, 22:57
by andysue
OK Guys I have a Haynes manual, when I can pick up this reading thing this book will be great ..
Re: Very dim instrument panel lights
Posted: 14 Dec 2011, 23:36
by R0B
Just so you know.The engine is in the back.
Re: Very dim instrument panel lights
Posted: 15 Dec 2011, 00:48
by Grumpy Midget
R0B wrote:Just so you know.The engine is in the back.
Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar Mines in the Front------------
Re: Very dim instrument panel lights
Posted: 15 Dec 2011, 12:22
by R0B
i meant in a proper vw van jeff
Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar Mines in the Front
Re: Very dim instrument panel lights
Posted: 15 Dec 2011, 21:48
by kevtherev
R0B wrote:i meant in a proper vw van jeff
Re: Very dim instrument panel lights
Posted: 18 Dec 2011, 17:47
by andysue
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 ....
Re: Very dim instrument panel lights
Posted: 18 Dec 2011, 18:19
by pauly8888
You'll need to get that Hazard Light Switch working pronto! Top priorty on a T25
Re: Very dim instrument panel lights
Posted: 18 Dec 2011, 22:51
by andysue
hahahahaha ... give up ... lol