dash lights not working

[mackley]

The dash lights dont seem to be working on my car I have checked the fuses and they all seem to be ok I was wondering if the was a common fault if so how can I sort it.

[SPADGE]

Try turning the light switch clockwise

[smithy318i]

Probably a fried rheostat on the switch. Test this by pulling out the lamp holder from the rear ashtray, turn on the lights, and earth the brown/white wire with the aid of a piece of wire.
Does this make all the dash light up? If yes, then you need a new light switch.

[wiledw]

Try turning the light switch clockwise

couldn't agree more try turning the head light switch!

[mackley]

tried turning the switch and made no difference

[SPADGE]

tried turning the switch and made no difference

Then go back to what Smithy said then.
If your switch is knackered i can do you a replacement for a fiver.

[mackley]

Just done what smithy said and it worked. Cheers for the offer on the switch spadge but already have a spare.

[SPADGE]

Just done what smithy said and it worked. Cheers for the offer on the switch spadge but already have a spare.

No problem mate as long as your sorted

[mackley]

Yes all sorted now. Its probably due to the lack of use its had it whole life only had it a week and just want to get it all the little problems sorted.

[adam_b]

i have the opposite problem, my dash lights are constantly on with the ignition, any ideas?

[aj_mckay]

i have the opposite problem, my dash lights are constantly on with the ignition, any ideas?

Switch? Worth a try!?