Replacing dashboard warning lights, help needed please

[paulskel]

The warning lights eg hand brakelight, to replace the small bulbs do you need to remove dashboard??


Thanks in advance


Paul

[Naybr]

I think you can do it 'just' by removing the top. They are soldered on to a small circuit board, but you should be able to take the whole thing off and fix whatever is wrong.

[AJV8]

They were bolted and then glued in (as is everything else) on the back of mine when i had the dash apart the other day, so yes.

AJ

[Cider Andy]

They're LEDs and do not tend to fail. If the handbrake one's not working it's more likely the switch (in case you haven't already checked that). You can test it by lifting the filler cap from the brake master cylinder reservoir, as this also controls the LED.

If there really is a faulty LED, it's most likely the problem is where the loom wiring connects to its PCB, or a dry joint. As previously stated, the dash top has to come off for access. One PCB holds the indicator, main beam, ice warning and brake LEDs. It's mounted on a long thin set screw glued to the back of the dash panel and is easily visible in this picture:

[AJV8]

Andy,

I'm struggling getting my dash lighting working (dials) The lighting for the handbrake, lights etc is working but the dial lighting is a no go.

Any clue as to what might be the issue ?

TIA

AJ

[BIGMIKE1]

AJV8 said:

Andy,

I'm struggling getting my dash lighting working (dials) The lighting for the handbrake, lights etc is working but the dial lighting is a no go.

Any clue as to what might be the issue ?

TIA

AJ

Have you checked the usual button near your left knee that turns them off???

[Pink_Floyd]

AJV8 said:

I'm struggling getting my dash lighting working (dials) The lighting for the handbrake, lights etc is working but the dial lighting is a no go.Any clue as to what might be the issue ? AJ

Switch under the dash by your left knee.

[AJV8]

Ahhh, i'll try that. Showing my total lack of knowledge there huh. I am working on it!!