Lost dash indicator lights
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My indicator lights on the dash (P R D 3 2) went out. I replaced the shift indicator with a leather boot so I have to count to make sure which gear I'm in. I had all the contacts cleaned and bulbs replaced when I first got the car but I'm guessing there's a short somewhere. Is there anything that can be done without removing the pod? Any other suggestions.
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Check the Starter Interlock which is what drives these.. if these are all you lost its very likely not in the dash. Since I don't have an auto - I'm not quite sure if the connector for this switch is on the transmission selector or actually mounted on the transmission case. I'd assume on the transmission - though the wiring would be shorter from the selector. An AT guy will know where...
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interesting. Only my "D" light is out - are they all seperate bulbs in the pod cluster?
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Yes - if only one is out its probably the bulb - especially the D bulb - wonder why?
Very easy to change - with the pod out...
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Very easy to change - with the pod out...
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thanks! (hi-jak over...)
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Originally Posted by Alan
Yes - if only one is out its probably the bulb - especially the D bulb - wonder why?
Very easy to change - with the pod out...
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Very easy to change - with the pod out...
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I haven't done a pod removal so could be an excuse to try - just a little concerned of breaking anything that works fine in the dash right now. There was a worrying post recently from someone who'd bent the speedo and tacho needles...
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I had a simular situation on an 88 S4 after I checked and replaced broken dome lights, door lights and replaced the light fuses with new ones my lights on the dash "D" started to work. Easy places to start. Gerry
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Originally Posted by kingsmen11
I had a simular situation on an 88 S4 after I checked and replaced broken dome lights, door lights and replaced the light fuses with new ones my lights on the dash "D" started to work. Easy places to start. Gerry