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YOUR RESEARCHDash lights - is this an MOT fail?
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So will replace bulb then if still no joy replace switch
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So will replace bulb then if still no joy replace switch
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Had my 996 facelift since April and it has been great but as nights are getting longer I have noticed that when switching the lights on the interior lights to the dash dont switch on for about a minute or so.
Is this a settings issue or a fault in wiring or relay?
Is this an MOT fail?
Any easy fixes?
Thoughts appreciated
Thanks
Yes. The number plate light and the cluster lights are on the same circuit, so that's why I asked if there was a delay in them coming on too. If there is, then I think the switch is the problem. If there isn't, then I suspect it is the instrument cluster.
Well having waggled...number plate light comes on but dash lights dont but have noticed the sidelight bulb has gone so will replace that then see.
Interesting observation is if I leave the lights on with keys out then go back and restart then dash lights come on.
So will replace bulb then if still no joy replace switch
Hmmmm.......
I recently had the same problem ahead of my MOT.
The rear number plate lights were out at the same time as the dash lights.
Replaced the switch and all OK.
Dash lights are not a fail, but number plate lights are.
Edited to add, my chimes werent working either when you switch the engine off and lights left on and they are now.
MOT bo0ked for this morning at 09.00 - started fitting new switch at 08.15 and done by 08.30 - thanks to diagram on how to fit the switch posted by someone on here.....Now have a fresh MOT! just goes to show how invaluable this forum is
Big thanks :thumb:
