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tangocat

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Dash dimmer
« on: 28 February 2011, 16:26:59 »
Hi can any one shed any light on why the dash dimmer does nothing when i move it?
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Re: Dash dimmer
« Reply #1 on: 28 February 2011, 16:32:50 »
Faulty rheostat in switch probably (assuming you`re not moving the headlight wheel ;))
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Re: Dash dimmer
« Reply #2 on: 28 February 2011, 16:42:09 »
not replaced the lamps with LED's have you?
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Re: Dash dimmer
« Reply #3 on: 28 February 2011, 16:47:32 »
no it has xenons so from what i gather they self adjust and all bulbs standard (howay LED's) wouldnt ruin a great car!!!!!
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Re: Dash dimmer
« Reply #4 on: 28 February 2011, 21:20:44 »
I think Jimbob means, has anyone replaced the instrument illumination lamps with LEDs?
If not, then it sounds like you're after a decent replacement switch from a breaker on here then.  ::)
« Last Edit: 28 February 2011, 21:21:42 by Agemo »
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Re: Dash dimmer
« Reply #5 on: 01 March 2011, 12:20:29 »
I had a similar problem, my dashboard lights went off completely. :( I bought a switch from omegaspareparts.com which came the next day. :y
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