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Re: Dashboard illumination dead

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 9:49 pm
by lancerdarryl
Go through the obvious stuff....fuses,make sure no plugs have come loose.Cant give you a specific thing to look for I've never seen this problem before. Good luck

Re: Dashboard illumination dead

Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 6:54 am
by lancerdarryl
Good result,amazing what a reset will fix!

Re: Dashboard illumination dead

Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 7:43 am
by aspir3
I was going to suggest resetting the system by disconnecting the battery.

Re: Dashboard illumination dead

Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 10:06 am
by Quismiff
It used to be linked to the tail lights, if your dash went dead you knew your tail lights weren't working, replace the tail light fuse and it would all come right again.

In newer more electronically controlled cars it could be any number of things, but if even an OBD code doesn't flash, then it is a mystery of the car gremlins...

possibly a relay fault somewhere? they are usually harder to check than fuses.

Re: Dashboard illumination dead

Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 10:55 am
by bumblebee
How old is the vehicle battery ?
A bettery thats on its way out can cause all kinds of silly errors

Re: Dashboard illumination dead

Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 4:27 pm
by burfadel
For Supercheap Auto club membera they have a special 20 percent of all Century Ultra Hi Performance batteries in all stores, 5-7 pm Wednesday 27 September only. Check store times :). Not sure if it's valid through pickup on the website and being logged in. Great opportunity to get a 75D23L

Apparently if you aren't a member yet it's $5 to join, but you get $10 credit today so you're in fact $5 ahead! You can use that extra $5 on your 20 percent discounted Century 75D23L :).
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/clubplus

Re: Dashboard illumination dead

Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 10:49 pm
by Lancer1993
I'll be popping in, got some credit plus more to be used only tomorrow from 5-7.

Also I saw somewhere if you spend $20 or more you'll get a free gift.

Re: Dashboard illumination dead

Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 10:52 am
by jjb
burfadel wrote:Great opportunity to get a 75D23L


Is this a good battery to have? Just had a quick look and it looks/ sounds pretty good.. My battery may be on it's way out, so might look at picking one up!

Also, anyone know if the Club Member's thing tonight will bring the discounted price ($176) down even further??


Cheers

Re: Dashboard illumination dead

Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 2:00 pm
by bumblebee
Yes the 75D23L is a great battery to have
I doubt you will get it much cheaper then $176

Re: Dashboard illumination dead

Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 3:07 pm
by jjb
Cheers for the info bumblebee

Was just wondering, what exactly the deal is with these Club Members nights, because the batteries, etc. are already on special, so is there extra/ specific items on sale only for the night, additional to these?? I've never been to one, but will go check it out tonight, i think

Re: Dashboard illumination dead

Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 3:22 pm
by bumblebee
They usually have deals just for those few hours.
Its usually worth going to and have at least a look around
Never know what you might find

Re: Dashboard illumination dead

Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 4:58 pm
by bumblebee
Im at supercheapauto now
Just ran their "battery selector dudad" on the shelf and picked the lancer cj
The only battery it says that they have to fit is the 75D23LMF from century
I just checked with staff
I can get it for $151 plus $10 fitting

Re: Dashboard illumination dead

Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 1:13 am
by burfadel
That's an exceptionally good price!