ecroson |
07-05-2010 11:10 PM |
Instrument panel and other light issues
When I was trying to diagnose why my 90 XJ40 wouldn't start, one of the things I did was to check out all the relays under the dash. I switched each one out, one by one, with a known good one. I finally figured out the problem was water in the gas tank. But now that I have everything put back together and running, my lights have gone wacko on me. The main dome light stays on, the instrument panel lights do not work, and the tail lights on both sides do not work, but the reverse lights do. The left hand rear turn signal does work. The right hand turn signal and brake lights have had issues before, but the tail light on that side always worked. I have checked all the fuses and they seem fine although the lightning bolt icon is lit up on the dash. I am willing to concede that it could just be a matter of blown bulbs on the right rear, but what about the instrument panel lights? All the lights that come on when you first start the car are lighting up. But the speedometer, odometer, oil pressure, fuel gauge, amperage (battery), and temp gauge do not light up. I have also checked the dimmer control and it does not affect anything at this time although it used to work.
When I was checking out the relays a couple of them did not want to come out, so I slipped a table knife in to pry them just a little (dumb, I know). I heard a little bit of a zap a couple times. Could I have fried something? If so, what?
Thanks in advance.
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