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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 05:53 AM
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The instrument cluster is not illuminated indicator light (green). I've been using the "AUTO" car position and the lights come on yes when it is dark, but when the lights come on it still does not light up on the instrument panel lights. What could be the problem? In fact, I suspect that the fault could be "flasherswitch", which is that "Trip switch " and even that did not work, I think..
 

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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 08:22 PM
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Try turning the panel light dimmer switch to the opposite of what it is now set at.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 02:00 AM
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Okey I trying.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 02:19 AM
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If that isn't the cause then check the bulbs.




The Instrument Pack has to be removed to access the bulbs.

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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 03:16 AM
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I checked yesterday those instrument panel lights and three of the bulb was broken, but it's indicator light (green) does not light up in the right gauge, which knows that the headlights are turned on. That`s lights I mean.

I mean this bulbs. With a picture of the instrument cluster. Picture 4
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...41620&d=0&nmt=

Is this indication lights bulb, which can be changed??
Or is it the fault the indicator switch?
I am afraid a little bit to take the steering wheel off, due to airbag!
 

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Old Jul 19, 2015 | 12:03 PM
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This kind of lamp is not working ( headlamp ) --> http://media.clusterrepairsuk.co.uk/...2210_big.pjpeg


What could be fault?
 
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Old Jul 20, 2015 | 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by pekkas-1
This kind of lamp is not working ( headlamp ) --> http://media.clusterrepairsuk.co.uk/...2210_big.pjpeg


What could be fault?
l.e.d failure, there's a number of them on the instrument pack that can fail over time, they can be replaced but it's best left to a specialist, they're suface mount (soldered onto the board) not screw-in illumination bulbs.
 

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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 11:28 AM
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Thank you so much information. I'm trying to find someone to see if the meter repair shop could fix that problem. Thank`s !!
 
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