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| Author: | ministar [ Sun Jan 10, 2010 12:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | speedo backing light |
The light behind the speedo isn't working. The fuel/temp and tacho are. Is it most likely the globe? What else could it be?? |
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| Author: | DTrain [ Sun Jan 10, 2010 9:19 pm ] |
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sounds like globe or loose connection |
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| Author: | ministar [ Sun Jan 10, 2010 9:23 pm ] |
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yeh i was thinking that. cheers |
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| Author: | ministar [ Sun Jan 10, 2010 9:29 pm ] |
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Is getting to the globe behind the speedo easy? |
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| Author: | miniDave [ Mon Jan 11, 2010 6:28 am ] |
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Also check the wires on the light switch. There is an extra red lead that gets power when the parkers go on. This lead feeds the power to the speedo globes. Maybe check with a multimeter the socket on the globe first to see if you are getting power in there. |
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| Author: | GT mowog [ Mon Jan 11, 2010 6:38 am ] |
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Most likely a bulb, but could also be the printed circuit. Not too hard to change but a bit fiddly. If you've a factory radio binickle fitted, you'll need to take that out, then remove the instrument cluster front (black) surround (it just pulls straight off, but be gentle), then you should be able to fold back the black vynal trim either side. There are 4 screws holding the instrument cluster in, 2 on each end (no. 2 phillips). Be cafeful once it is loose, you'll need to get you hand behind to disconnect the speedo cable (not sure what model clubbie you have, up to 76, screw on, after that push and clip on), that'll give you enough slack to then disconnect the white wire(s) to the tacho and then the multi-pin plug. The bulb holders press in, so just give it a gentle but firm wiggle to get it out. They are a little bit of an odd bulb, so you might have to go to a couple of places to find one. Test yours first. If you replace it, test it once you have the multi-pin plug back in. |
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| Author: | sports850 [ Mon Jan 11, 2010 6:41 am ] |
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If it is the clubbie in your avatar check the inline fuse in the engine bay (roughly above the air cleaner but they vary in position) for the park lights/tail lights circuit . Check to see you have park/tail lights while you're at it too , that one nearly did my head in years ago , roundies don't have the fuse but most clubbies do .... |
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| Author: | Convertible Mini [ Mon Jan 11, 2010 6:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Printed Circuit. |
And If it is your Printed circuit that is Crook I now have new ones. Good luck. |
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| Author: | ministar [ Mon Jan 11, 2010 9:53 am ] |
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Thanks for the help. now i know what to do ans what to check. cheers |
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| Author: | GT mowog [ Mon Jan 11, 2010 9:57 am ] |
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It won't be the in-line fuse as your other instrument lights are working. |
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| Author: | ministar [ Mon Jan 11, 2010 10:19 am ] |
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correct. its only the speedo light that isnt working, yet. |
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