Instrument Backlight / Ashtray / Gearknob - Gone!

[Chris-W]

Whilst fitting an illuminated gearknob, all these lights have failed.

All I know is :

- The gearknob wires had split plastic, ie. one or both have in all likelihood come into contact with the gearshift shaft

- No fuses have blown

All ideas / suggestions gratefully received.

[eko]

blown the bulbs maybe?
they are only tiny

[smithy318i]

Congratulations. You have fried the dimmer on your headlight switch.

You can pull it to bits and attempt to repair this bit...



or you can buy a new switch.

Sorry for the sarcasm!

Check out this link
http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... highlight=

[Chris-W]

The sarcasm is refreshingly welcome!

Thanks for the reply. I'll look at the switch. I'm amazed that the switch would go before a the fuse!

[Chris-W]

Fixed. It was the light switch.

Thanks again.

[DazzyA]

Just checked the link, I have the exact same problem, cheers smithy 318i.