Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 22:03:40 -0400 From: "Valjean" <JValjeannospamamcharter.net> Subject: Re: Flickering Dash And Headlights With Engine On
Thank you; I wonder, still, if your flickering occurred whether the engine is on or not. Mine only shows up when mine's running... "SAABurger" <furnyburgernospamorld.com> wrote in message news:dOafd.116$vL2.114nospamfe3-win.ntli.net... > I had flickering headlights and flickering dash illumination separately, > about a year apart. So it is possible you have two problems, but not > necessarily. > > Starting with the easiest thing first, I would suggest the following (mostly > as already suggested by self and others): > > 1. Lighting Switch - pop from dash, remove and replace the connector at the > back; squirt of electical contact cleaner. > 2. Dimmer Switch - pop from dash, remove and replace the connector at the > back; squirt of electical contact cleaner. > 3. Instrument pod - remove dash lid, then pull and replace all three/four(?) > connectors. Take the opportunity to replace any blown instrument > illumination lamps while you are there. > 4. Headlamps - ensure wire clips are in good shape and properly fitted; > remove units to bench if necessary. > 5. Ignition switch - OK in my experience but suggested by someone else as a > likely cause. > 6. Voltage regulator - unlikely in my opinion. > 7. Other wiring/connectors/components. > > You must try (1) and (2) first. I recall there was a nack to coaxing the > switch & rheostat from the dash but can't remember the details. Are there a > couple of pinch-barbs round the back of each? Anyone? > > (1) - (4) are things that I've done in the past to help recover my lighting. > They are all reasonably simple and will cost little more than your own time. > > (1), (2) & (3) were undertaken together, therefore not really possible to > say which was the culprit part. They collectively cured my dash flicker. > (3) cured my headlight flicker. > (5) - (7); just attempting to summarise other people's (no doubt excellent) > suggestions. > > >