[V8] Climate control head lights

[dsaad at icehouse.net]

If you want, you can identify the wire to the display lighting for the CC head,
cut it and tie it to a constant source. I doubt this would interfere with
driving and I have considered it myself.

Dave


Quoting Mike Arman <Armanmik at earthlink.net>:

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> > Huw Powell <audi at humanspeakers.com>
> > Subject: Re: short circuit gremlin
> > To: Tessie McMillan <tessmc at drizzle.com>
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> >> > The instrument cluster lights are out again in my 80Q. No amount of
> >> > replacing blown fuses solves the problem.
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> (some discussion regarding fuses here)
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> > 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
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> When I read this, the light came on - so to speak.
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> 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.
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> 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?
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> 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.
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> (Hopefully, this will be the worst problem we V8 owners will ever face,
> but I know better!)
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> Best Regards,
>
> Mike Arman
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> V8Q, DOT required placard, display on dash, "Warning! This vehicle
> distorts space and time in its immediate vicinity."
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