Re: Weird,weird lighting problem!

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hoefer@jaxom.eng.pko.dec.com said:

>> Problem- dash lights do not light. Computer and
>> AC lights are dimmed with headlights on, but I am flying blind. Weird
>> twist: This Audi answer to Saab's "black panel" can be defeated. If I
>> switch on the headlights before starting the motor, the lights work.
>
>I'm just taking a shot in the dark here (ha ha, sorry) but dimmers (and
>any other connections) are very sensitive to voltage variations.  Especially
>old, worn, or dirty dimmers.  While the voltage available should be greater
>when the engine is on, there may be a greater load on that particular
>circuit while the engine is running. 

Nah... This problem is easy!


Your License Plate lights are dead, Replace them and your dash lights 
will work again. (The Dash lamps use the Lic lamps for their ground 
return.)  No there is another workaround if you already have the car 
running and want to turn on the lights.....  Open the Glovebox dor to 
turn on the Glove box light, then turn on the headlamps....  Your 
Dashlights should work then.


Later!


Eric Fletcher S.O.C.
'87 5KCSTQIA2RSR2B
St. Louis, MO

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