Skyline34 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I just got my speedo cable replaced on my R32, and driving home at night from work I turn on my lights and my headlights turn on, but the dash lights are off! The clock on the dash was working and had light, but I couldn't see how fast I was going, or how much petrol I had or anything else on the dash! What could the problem be?? [RESOLVED] Scroll further down for answer Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206040-resolved-dash-lights-not-working/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trust33 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 possibly. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206040-resolved-dash-lights-not-working/#findComment-3646626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
POLICE Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 probably Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206040-resolved-dash-lights-not-working/#findComment-3646751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sIIgtst Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 sounds like the mechanic didn't reconnect the wiring. Just pull your instrument cluster out and check all connections. that should fix the problem if not check all fuses (you never know when a fuse is going to let you down) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206040-resolved-dash-lights-not-working/#findComment-3647523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmasterb Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 sounds like the mechanic didn't reconnect the wiring.Just pull your instrument cluster out and check all connections. that should fix the problem if not check all fuses (you never know when a fuse is going to let you down) Start with that and also check the earth from the back of the dash its usually the number one thing overlooked when putting it back Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206040-resolved-dash-lights-not-working/#findComment-3647563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline34 Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 Thanks for the help guys I took out the dash and I found that these two wires wern't connected. I connected them and the lights came on Here is the pic, the wires are the black one and the red one (I know its a bad soldering job but I'm a noob with it lol) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206040-resolved-dash-lights-not-working/#findComment-3650923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(B1) MR_fanny Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 why were any wires cut in the first place? ive taken my dash out without having to cut anything on my 33. is it a 32 thing? you might want to cover that solder with some tape. should use those thermal shrink tubes when you solder, makes things alot neater. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206040-resolved-dash-lights-not-working/#findComment-3651166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline34 Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 why were any wires cut in the first place? ive taken my dash out without having to cut anything on my 33. is it a 32 thing? you might want to cover that solder with some tape. should use those thermal shrink tubes when you solder, makes things alot neater. It wasn't cut it was just disconnected. I have no idea what a thermal shrink tube is lol but I did tape up the wire Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206040-resolved-dash-lights-not-working/#findComment-3655415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmaac Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Shrink-wrap for wires instead of tape. You just slide it on and heat it up Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206040-resolved-dash-lights-not-working/#findComment-3657688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now