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Dashboard switches dont light up!

4.6K views 12 replies 7 participants last post by  Will31st  
#1 ·
I've done a search for this but cant find anything definitive. Basically, my heated screen switch and hazard switch dont light up when the sidelights come on. The hazard switch also doesnt flash when the hazard lights are on. Both switches still work fine. My rear fog switch also didnt work for a time but that seems to have sorted itself out???

I've replaced all the switches and jiggled the molex's about but nothings worked so far. Not being electrically minded doesnt help so I'm stuck lol does anyone else who's had this problem know how to fix it?

Cheers :)
 
#5 ·
Yup, looks completely fine to me! The bizarre thing is that my rear fog switch didnt light up for a time but then magically sorted itself out...? And the switches themselves still do there respective jobs so I'm guessing the wiring is OK... weird lol
 
#6 ·
The Hazard Switch Light doesn't flash mate as its got a symbol that flashes on the Speedo !!!

The bulbs somtimes work themselves loose, make sure there turned fully clockwise, if they still fail to light up then remove the bulb holders and lift he wire contacts up a little so bette contact on the switch can be made, if this still fails to work its new bulb time, I have some but its an exchance for your old ones !!!
 
#7 ·
Little Update - Went across the road to see a neighbour and we swapped dash switches. My switches lit up in his car, his didnt in mine :(

Truly stumped. If I've blown a fuse, would there be other things not working as well? Or have I worked a wire loose somewhere? Help!!!! lol
 
#10 ·
Did you get anywhere with this... as i have the same problem...

The hazard switch light does not light up... The hazards work correctly, I have replaced the switch with a known good working (lights up) switch and still no light... all other dash lights work...

Any Ideas?

Cheers
Steve