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J-dub
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 Dead dash light Trying to help a friend with his mot
The dash light doesnt illuminate the speedo (mot fail)
Theres no power in the purple wire which is an live?? When the lights are on any setting...
What could the cause be? Checked all usual mickey mouse stuff (fuses etc)
Is this on the same circuit as the side lights as he has had problems with sidelights before...!!
Could i take a wire through from the switch or something to illuminate it?
Cheers
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1993 Toyota Hilux Surf 3000cc runs on Bio Diesel
2004 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4200cc runs on Bio Diesel
1998 Daihatsu Hijet 1300cc
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ChrisW
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Joined: February 21st, 2012, 9:01 pm
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Location: Avranches, Sud Manche, France
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Re: Dead dash light If you can find the wire that does the side lights from the switch then join to this one and to the light - what about the earth on the light - is it OK?
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| March 10th, 2013, 4:22 pm |
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J-dub
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Re: Dead dash light Tried earthing manually. Still no joy.
I geuss i need more time tools etc and some wire to sort it
Should i therefore make the wire that is inline with it on the fuel gauge also live? (Is that another light..?)
Cheers
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1988 2cv 652cc
1993 Toyota Hilux Surf 3000cc runs on Bio Diesel
2004 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4200cc runs on Bio Diesel
1998 Daihatsu Hijet 1300cc
2005 Susuki Bandit 650cc
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ayjay
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Re: Dead dash light you could join it to the feed on the fuel guage for now
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| March 10th, 2013, 5:15 pm |
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J-dub
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Re: Dead dash light Although its inline and also dead...
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1988 2cv 652cc
1993 Toyota Hilux Surf 3000cc runs on Bio Diesel
2004 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4200cc runs on Bio Diesel
1998 Daihatsu Hijet 1300cc
2005 Susuki Bandit 650cc
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ChrisW
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Joined: February 21st, 2012, 9:01 pm
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Location: Avranches, Sud Manche, France
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Re: Dead dash light Then you will need to join it to the new feed. Do not forget to tape the old feed just incase it become live in the future
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| March 10th, 2013, 5:35 pm |
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J-dub
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Re: Dead dash light Ok
Is the purple wire a light behind the fuel gauge?
Since this car has been messed with before I don't feel too bad snipping the purple ended wire and taping the old dead wire up and wiring it up to the switch..
Ill try do that tomorrow ..
I guess a play with the multimeter will show me which wire the terminal needs to go onto..
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1988 2cv 652cc
1993 Toyota Hilux Surf 3000cc runs on Bio Diesel
2004 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4200cc runs on Bio Diesel
1998 Daihatsu Hijet 1300cc
2005 Susuki Bandit 650cc
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| March 10th, 2013, 5:42 pm |
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bobh
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Joined: March 26th, 2010, 8:41 pm
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Re: Dead dash light Tie a torch onto the gear stick ?
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| March 10th, 2013, 8:32 pm |
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J-dub
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Re: Dead dash light Sadly wont pass the mot. Its not for comfort its for the mot man
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1988 2cv 652cc
1993 Toyota Hilux Surf 3000cc runs on Bio Diesel
2004 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4200cc runs on Bio Diesel
1998 Daihatsu Hijet 1300cc
2005 Susuki Bandit 650cc
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Taskos
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Joined: February 22nd, 2012, 10:34 am
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Re: Dead dash light >Check the light bulb... >Check the spring loaded bulb case... 
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