Date: 9 Aug 2006 07:12:32 -0700 From: "cspeier" <cspeiernospama-net.net> Subject: Re: weird SAAB problem
Dave Hinz wrote: > On 9 Aug 2006 07:01:28 -0700, cspeier <cspeiernospama-net.net> wrote: > > Hello > > > > I have a 1999 Saab 9-5. When I hit the night button on the display > > panel, all the guages go dead. All but the speedo drop to zero. When > > I turn the button back on, they jump back up. Any clue as to what is > > going on? Computer going bad? > > That's what it's for. At night everything you don't need goes dark, if > you've got that turned on. If you need to see something (fuel low, > warning condition, whatever) then that instrument turns on. It's an > ergonomic thing they learned from building fighter jets - don't bother > the pilot with information that they don't need. Boy.. Do I feel stupid! This is my wifes car. Geez.. Thanks