Instrument Lights On With Ignition

Phil №❶ · **July 07, 2012, 09:38:18**

All will be revealed tomorrow, hopefully.

TazManiac · **Reply #1: July 07, 2012, 13:10:24**

I actually tried to take the rheostat out today and all I got was a sore hand and the removal of the blanking plate on the right hand side. Very interested.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #2: July 07, 2012, 13:26:10**

I had posted the solution earlier, but as they say "Houston we have a problem" which I want to check out tomorrow, then I'll re post.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #3: July 08, 2012, 03:31:34**

Sadly, I have to report that the modification I performed was unsuccessful.

Yesterday I posted the mod in detail & was informed later that although the lights came on, so too did the parking lights, (I didn't notice this in daylight), even with the light switch off. To avoid confusion I deleted the detailed information.

Today I inserted a diode to block the power from getting to the parking lights and the result is that the parking lights do not light at the wrong time any more and the instrument lights refuse to light up. So basically my modification doesn't work.

The only other way, would be to dismantle the instruments and provide my mod to the circuit board at the back, but I'm definitely not prepared to do that, sorry chaps.

rustynutz · **Reply #4: July 08, 2012, 03:46:27**

Thanks for the effort anyhow, Phil.....

Personally I've never had a problem seeing the dash during the day so not sure what all the fuss is about....

Dazzler · **Reply #5: July 08, 2012, 04:38:17**

Quote from: rustynutz on July 08, 2012, 03:46:27

Thanks for the effort anyhow, Phil.....

Quote from: rustynutz on July 08, 2012, 03:46:27

Personally I've never had a problem seeing the dash during the day so not sure what all the fuss is about....

I reckon the dash needs lights on all the time .. I guess those that agree will just have to drive with the parks on

Phil №❶ · **Reply #6: July 14, 2012, 01:07:16**

Unfortunately, for me, my personality won't allow me to abandon this idea. I know some people don't have an issue with the lights, but I do. In my driving yesterday I needed to put parking lights on the see the instruments clearly due to weather.

I've been thinking about my previous failed attempt and sneakily, I think I've worked out a solution. However, it will be a long explanation and not tried by me as I don't think I can get access to the car to try it.

If enough people are interested in undertaking the mod, let me know chaps & lasses

Doggie 1 · **Reply #7: July 14, 2012, 02:37:33**

As Winston Churchill said, "Never, never, never give up."

TazManiac · **Reply #8: July 14, 2012, 02:49:33**

I think it needs to be done. Let us know how... Please.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #9: July 14, 2012, 04:32:08**

I have ordered a workshop manual CD from Scotland

just waiting for it to arrive, so I can confirm my theory and then I'll update here ASAP

Dazzler · **Reply #10: July 14, 2012, 05:53:49**

Quote from: 847563 on July 14, 2012, 04:32:08

I have ordered a workshop manual CD from Scotland just waiting for it to arrive, so I can confirm my theory and then I'll update here ASAP

rustynutz · **Reply #11: July 14, 2012, 10:09:03**

Quote from: 847563 on July 14, 2012, 04:32:08

I have ordered a workshop manual CD from Scotland just waiting for it to arrive, so I can confirm my theory and then I'll update here ASAP

It will be in Scottish, you need one in English....

Doggie 1 · **Reply #12: July 14, 2012, 10:09:51**

Quote from: rustynutz on July 14, 2012, 10:09:03

Quote from: 847563 on July 14, 2012, 04:32:08
I have ordered a workshop manual CD from Scotland just waiting for it to arrive, so I can confirm my theory and then I'll update here ASAP

It will be in Scottish, you need one in English....

We have translators on the forum.

Dazzler · **Reply #13: July 14, 2012, 10:11:08**

Aye wee do...

Doggie 1 · **Reply #14: July 14, 2012, 10:12:06**

Quote from: Dazzler on July 14, 2012, 10:11:08

Aye wee do...

laddee

rustynutz · **Reply #15: July 14, 2012, 10:23:19**

I wonder if it's the same workshop manual you got, Daz?

Dazzler · **Reply #16: July 14, 2012, 10:45:22**

Quote from: rustynutz on July 14, 2012, 10:23:19

I wonder if it's the same workshop manual you got, Daz?

I forgot about that.

I'll have to find it and drop Phil a line..

rustynutz · **Reply #17: July 14, 2012, 10:48:38**

Probably a bit late now seeing as he's ordered....

Surferdude · **Reply #18: July 14, 2012, 11:03:18**

I know this concerns some people and understand their worrries re visibility.
But, if as Phil says, when it's overcast and gloomy, wouldn't it be best to have the parkers on anyway?
So when the instrument lights are difficult to read, it's a warning about visibility on the road.