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MartinH32 · Jan 20th, 2008, 04:32 PM

Anyone else had a problem with the lights on the dashboard?

They seem to keep going dim and then bright. Wondering if I have a bad connection.
It's not the dimmer switch to use in dark dribing as it happens when I do not have my lights on.
It's most noticable on the fuel gauge but seems to effect all light on the main speedo console (ie. cruise control light etc).

Anyone any ideas?

thanks

campfreddie · Jan 20th, 2008, 04:43 PM

There is a light sensor on the rev counter that adjusts the brightness dependent on how bright it is. In bright sunlight for instance the lights will get brighter. cover the sensor up and you will see it change.

Does this sound like it could explain it?

MartinH32 · Jan 20th, 2008, 05:22 PM

I shall try on my way to work tomorrow.
Thanks

Fanis · Jan 22nd, 2008, 11:13 AM

As freddie said, probably is the light sensor. I have noticed the same thni in my Mini and when i covered the light sensor the lights dimmed.

MartinH32 · Jan 22nd, 2008, 07:59 PM

Thanks everyone, I think I was fussing over nothing!!!

Jan 20th, 2008, 04:32 PM	#1
MartinH32 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 41 Offline	Dashboard Lights Anyone else had a problem with the lights on the dashboard? They seem to keep going dim and then bright. Wondering if I have a bad connection. It's not the dimmer switch to use in dark dribing as it happens when I do not have my lights on. It's most noticable on the fuel gauge but seems to effect all light on the main speedo console (ie. cruise control light etc). Anyone any ideas? thanks

Jan 22nd, 2008, 11:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
Fanis MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Local Time: 09:20 PM Posts: 154 Offline	As freddie said, probably is the light sensor. I have noticed the same thni in my Mini and when i covered the light sensor the lights dimmed. Caedite eos. Novit enim Dominus qui sunt eius.

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Jan 20th, 2008, 04:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
campfreddie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 67 Offline	There is a light sensor on the rev counter that adjusts the brightness dependent on how bright it is. In bright sunlight for instance the lights will get brighter. cover the sensor up and you will see it change. Does this sound like it could explain it?

Jan 20th, 2008, 05:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
MartinH32 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 41 Offline	I shall try on my way to work tomorrow. Thanks

Jan 22nd, 2008, 07:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
MartinH32 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 41 Offline	Thanks everyone, I think I was fussing over nothing!!!

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