'87 5ksq clock/instrument lights

[Dan Cordon]

> Folks,
>
> Before I tear the instrument cluster out... Is there supposed to be a light
> behind the digital clock in a 1987 5000S Quattro? The instrument lights
> work just fine, but I can't read the clock at night. It's been that way
> since I bought the car, so I don't know if that's the norm or if it is fixable.
>
> Thanks,
>
>         Tom
>

My 87 5KTQ has a backlit clock and the in-dash multi-meter is done
similarly. They both light up when I turn the car on. However, both of
those lights turn *off* in my car when the lights are turned on. I'm
guessing that's just a problem with my comb. switch or something. It
makes no sense to lose two meters when night comes!

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Dan Cordon
Mechanical Engineer - Engine Research Facility
University of Idaho