[V8] Climate control head lights

[Mike Arman]

> Huw Powell <audi at humanspeakers.com>
> Subject: Re: short circuit gremlin
> To: Tessie McMillan <tessmc at drizzle.com>

>> > The instrument cluster lights are out again in my 80Q. No amount of 
>> > replacing blown fuses solves the problem.

(some discussion regarding fuses here)
> 
> There is a module in these cars that basically runs the "dimmable" 
> bulbs, acting to take the load off the dimmer thingie.  It looks like a 
> relay (double space), is probably in the aux panel over the drivers 
> knees, and might be numbered 447 919 080.  Might be the problem...
> 
> -- Huw Powell


When I read this, the light came on - so to speak.

I've been annoyed by the instrument light/climate control light setup on 
my V8 from day one. If you turn the instrument lights down to where you 
can see the road, the CC head lights go out. If you turn the instrument 
lights up to where you can see the CC head lights, you could place a 
mirror on your lap and use the instrument lights for headlights.

Yes, I know the Klingons who designed this setup had their reasons ("You 
don't want to be distracted by the CC head lighting! Freezing sleet is 
invigorating and is good for you!"), but I am wondering if there is some 
way to "adjust the gain" so I can see the CC head lights without 
simultaneously getting a sunburn from the instrument lights?

I don't like the idea of fumbling in the dark to set the CC controls, 
and I don't like the idea of raising the instrument light level so I can 
see the CC lights to set it, and then backing the instrument lights down 
so I can see the road again.

(Hopefully, this will be the worst problem we V8 owners will ever face, 
but I know better!)


Best Regards,

Mike Arman

V8Q, DOT required placard, display on dash, "Warning! This vehicle 
distorts space and time in its immediate vicinity."