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Old 02-06-2011, 04:54 AM
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Question Dash lights won't come on and speedometer etc doens't work

Which fuse would be the one to check? Anything else that could be wrong? Just removed the center console and radio (put both back, and the radio is working fine).

Tried to change the headlight settings (on, off, auto etc) and turn the dash light intensity knob to no avail.
 

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Old 02-06-2011, 05:21 AM
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For the lights and speedo to fail does make me wonder if it is the connection to the instrument binacle.

There are 2 large connectors one on the left, one on the right, it maybe possible one of those has not clipped back properly. I do beleive the Rev had a nice video somewhere showing how to change dash bulbs which will be very useful for you to remove the wooden panel to get to the binacle and chack you plugs? Probably be my first port of call!

I am sure someone if not the Rev himself will point you in the direction of his vid?
 
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Old 02-08-2011, 02:23 AM
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The 10A dimmer fuse was blown, changed it and voila, it all works
 
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Old 02-08-2011, 02:36 AM
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Amazing how a simple fuse also would stop the speedo working as well!

Glad you got it fixed, you always get a sense of satisfaction when something that is not a straight forward fix starts working again from something you have done that was simple..... Good job
 
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