I just obtained my 1995 XJS VP. and the dash lights are not working,I have checked all fuses, all o.k. i have been told it is the headlight switch. when i turn on the headlights, they work ok. the dimmer switch is also working ok.
could it be the actual light switch located on the side of console. or is it the switch that also controls the running lights/trunk release ? any advise would be appreciated..................this is a great forum for assistance.... thanks everyone.

 

Hey, I have moved your post off to the proper forum since you bought XJS
Have safe driving

 

Judging from the description of the switchgear and the text of the intro post I think we're talking about a '96 XJ6 VanDen Plas....and X300 car.

I'd move the post over to X300 section and I'll reply there

Cheers
DD

 

yes you are correct typo error. it is indeed a XJ6 Vanden Plas 1995
many thanks, now find the answer lol .........

 

Is it *only* the instrument cluster illumination that is inoperative? Or is also the window switch illumination, climate control buttons backlighting, cigarette lighter backlighting, etc?

They all work of the dimmer switch at the side of the steering column so if *any* of them work it suggests the dimmer switch is OK and the problem is dwonstream of the dimmer switch, possibly at the instrument cluster itself.

If *none* of them work it suggests a faulty dimmer switch or a problem upstream of the dimmer switch.

If you have a test light or meter some fairly easy tests could be made

Cheers
DD

PS-hopefully this will all get moved to the right section

 

it seems to be all lights with the exception of odometer , ironically i have ordered a new replacement dimmer switch, as there are no lights on window switchest also. many thanks, i have called my mechanic who is working on the car today, and he will do the test light sequence......again thank you

whiteheather

 

My licence plate light lense has dissapeared, the kight fixtures are there, does anyone have any idea where i can purchase the 2 light lenses or the complete fixture. i live in B.C. Canada....any help would be appreciated.....many thanks
Whiteheather................

 

Newbie here so I thought I'd ask. I was toying around with the cigar lighter up front to see if I could make sense of what was going on with all the aftermarket wiring in there. I had no juice to either light so I thought I'd start up front for some reason....anyhow, the light itself was working. I, naively use the hot from the light on the lighter itself and then applied the cigar lighter load on it. Well. Now the light does now work when I moved it back nor do the dash lights.

Any idea what I broke?