still no dash lights!

[Ti Kan]

jason snider writes:
> I wrote a while back about my non-existent dash lights. Well it's not just my
> dash lights, it's pretty much all of the lights up front (console, radio,
> climate control, glove box). I tried a few of the tricks you guys suggested
> (turning on the lights before i turn on the ignition, opening the glove box
> before turning on my lights) and nothing has worked. I found some broken wires
> in the trunk hinge that had been previously repaired and re-taped them to make
> sure that was not the problem. All the lights in the rear are good (tails,
> reverse, license plate, brake).I've checked the wiring in the trunk
> thoroughly. Got any other ideas?  It stinks not being able to see any gauges
> or your speed at night.

Check the dash light dimmer rheostat and also there is an "instrument
light booster" (a relay-like device).  Time to open up your Bentley
manual and start looking at the wiring diagram...

-Ti
2003 A4 1.8T multitronic
2001 S4 biturbo 6-sp
1984 5000S turbo
1980 4000 2.0 5-sp
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