2008 XK Dashboard lights
 

So,

I have experienceed a few electrical "gremlins" since I took delivery of my 2008 Indigo Blue XK Convertible. The latest is a gauges gremlin...:icon_shrug:

The small retangular panel located between my tach and my speedo (displays gas guage, clock, trip computer, etc) did not light up early this morning when I left the house for work. The panel remained completely black during the entire 35 minute drive to work (Pretty scary not knowing how much gas you have left):icon_rant:

Anyway, I got to work locked up the car and went inside. Came out for lunch and the panel lit up just fine when I started the car and it was fine the whole time I was driving the car today. Of couse the dealer says they can't troubleshoot the problem if they can't see the panel is malfunctioning...and now it's lit up just fine....:icon_bricks:

Anyone have any thoughts???

I had a Chrysler (why I don't know!) that had a similar problem. The message center would not light up in cold weather, but worked fine in warm weather. They found a broken wire that was causing the problem. I don't think this is a common issue with these cars, but an intermittent problem is hard to find. When ever it does it, notice the temp, climate, etc. to help the tech trouble shoot it.