Instrument Lighting

[Lloyd Evans]

Recently purchased a mk2 vw sharan all when the lights are turned on the "cockpit" lights such as instrument and cd don't light up .... Checked a few fuses ( which ones should I check??) what other things do I need to look at??? Thanks for the help!!!

[gregers]

have you checked ALL fuses?as there are 3 levels to the fuse board.

iirc its in the faqs on how to obtain access.

[Lloyd Evans]

Sorry to sound dull but ...... Where on the site is the fuse thing???? Cheers

[gregers]

no worries,

look in the technical part of the forum here you will find a list of faqs.hth.:D

 

ok ive done it for you,

 

http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.php?/topic/7886-faqs-common-questions-and-solutions/

Edited April 6, 2012 by gregers

[Lloyd Evans]

Well now I know it's not the fuse!!! Where do I go from here??? Any help much appreciated !!!

[gregers]

silly question but you havnt got the dimmer turned down have you???

[Lloyd Evans]

No that's one of the things I did manage to check!!!! Having had a "look around" would the connection between the car and the boot on the drivers side affect the instrument lighting cos just with a visual inspection appears rubber gator is torn (all other electrics seam to work fine!)

[chrispb123456]

It's worth a check in there, I know it can cause the instruments to light up when not switched on, may also be a fault in the main lighting switch.

[Lloyd Evans]

Fixed it!!! It was the dimmer switch to the controls not clipped all the way in!!! Thanks for all the help!!! Wouldn't have thought of looking behind the switches!!!