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Old Dec 17th, 2003, 09:16 PM   #1
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Unhappy Dashboard lights...

Hi all!!
I've got a strange problem on my MCS: the dashboard lights don't turn off even if I turn off my headlights. I noticed this fault tonight, when I got back home.
Any ideas on what could it be? What kind of fix?

Thanks very much, bye bye!

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Old Dec 18th, 2003, 02:25 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Do you turn your side lights off too

Do you have day running lights? Don't know if they are linked to the dash illumination ...

Do the dash lights turn off when you take the key out?

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Quote: Originally Posted by iancull
Do you have day running lights? Don't know if they are linked to the dash illumination ...

No they are not linked (at least the are not on US or UK spec MINI's)
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Old Dec 18th, 2003, 08:33 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Quote: Originally Posted by Mattia
Hi all!!
I've got a strange problem on my MCS: the dashboard lights don't turn off even if I turn off my headlights. I noticed this fault tonight, when I got back home.
Any ideas on what could it be? What kind of fix?

Thanks very much, bye bye!

Sounds like the BCU got a bit screwed. Try disconnecting the battery for a couple of minutes to drain the BCU memory the reconnect the batt. See if it's still doing it.

Mind you if the dash illumination is staying on, the batt might have drained anyway.

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@ GINGE

Thank you very much!! It was indeed a BCU problem. I solved it disconnecting and re-connecting the battery. Bye bye!!!

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Our home microwave has a slightly similar problem ... sometimes the turntable does not turn any more. Disconnect power for a little time, then everything is fine again. Strange ...

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Old Dec 18th, 2003, 12:25 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Thank you very much!! It was indeed a BCU problem. I solved it disconnecting and re-connecting the battery. Bye bye!!!

Glad to be of service. Any reputation will be gladly received

The BCU does have a bit of a habit of getting it's knickers in a twist. If you have any strange electronic problem. this is always the first thing to try.

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