E30 Zone

i blew a fuse while messing with the radio it was loose and needed sorting , the computer and radio died ,i replaced the fuse all ok until driving home tonight
i have no instrument lights (no back light) and computer goes dull as if the lights are on , have checked all fuses all ok also the computer is in klms not miles ,is there a inline fuse somewhere
any ideas ???
instruments all work ie fuel temp economy needle etc
thanks

could be the dimmer switch. could be fried!

didnt know there was one where is it ?

alane wrote:didnt know there was one where is it ?

twizzle the headlight pull switch

alane wrote:didnt know there was one where is it ?

Part of the main light switch.
Pull out the rar ashtray, and pull out the little bulb that lights it, complete with its holder.
There is a grey/red and a brown/white wire to it.
Switch the sidelights on, and, with a piece of wire, connect the brown/white to a good car body earth. If this brings the panel lights on, then you have fried your dimmer switch.

Brianmoooore wrote:Part of the main light switch.
Pull out the rar ashtray, and pull out the little bulb that lights it, complete with its holder.
There is a grey/red and a brown/white wire to it.
Switch the sidelights on, and, with a piece of wire, connect the brown/white to a good car body earth. If this brings the panel lights on, then you have fried your dimmer switch.

brian ur a god!

will give that a go tomorrow thanks

so how do i get the computer back to miles not klms ?

alane wrote:so how do i get the computer back to miles not klms ?

Keep threads on topic please. New question = new thread.
However, press CONSUM and the little recessed button at the bottom twice.

thanks for all the help have confirmed its the dimmer unit at fault so i just need a replacement now ...

thanks fellas problem solved
it was the dinner switch got one on ebay for 99p