#1: Dash board info not displaying. Author: millerman, Location: KentPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 11:35 am ---- Ok, the display betwix the speedo and rev counter on my Wifes car which shows the milage is not working, i've replaced the bulb with a known good one but the display is still blank, any ideas please?
#2: Re: Dash board info not displaying. Author: Alex90, Location: Newcastle-under-lymePosted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 12:06 pm ---- check fuses mate3
#3: Re: Dash board info not displaying. Author: LWhite92, Location: Chelmsford, EssexPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 12:37 pm ---- Having the same problem with mine since i've changed the dial fronts :S
#4: Re: Dash board info not displaying. Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 12:40 pm ----
LWhite92 wrote:
Having the same problem with mine since i've changed the dial fronts :S
Obviously you have broke that then. Either a loose wire/connection or you've just broke the cluster.
#5: Re: Dash board info not displaying. Author: millerman, Location: KentPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 1:36 am ---- Lee, is it worth me removing the cluster complete to check if the bulb holder has a dry solder possibly? I cant see it being a fuse as a fuse often protects more than one item and nothing else is disabled.
Edit; my good Lady has just reminded me the speedo dropped from 40mph to 0mph then back up to 40mph again within the space of 2 seconds, could this indicate forthcoming probs with the cluster?
Car is 1.4 8v, W reg.
#6: Re: Dash board info not displaying. Author: dsiingh, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 3:41 am ---- pop in a second hand cluster from a scrapyard to see if it works..they normally let you do it before you buy..its a 2 pin cluster u need..I
#7: Re: Dash board info not displaying. Author: millerman, Location: KentPosted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:49 am ---- Thanks for replies, this may sound thick, but, i've very large hands and tend to be heavy handed, the back of the dash has two connectors, how do you disconnect them before i stumble in and break them?
#8: Re: Dash board info not displaying. Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 1:41 pm ---- Using your thumb and index finger just push down the tab and the black locking mechanism will move.
#9: Re: Dash board info not displaying. Author: millerman, Location: KentPosted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:50 am ---- Thanks fella.
#10: Re: Dash board info not displaying. Author: kit325, Location: LondonPosted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 1:04 pm ---- If u got light for the background but no digit disply then possible will be broken connection on the ultra thin ribbon wire.
Same thing happen to me when i try to fix my ppt30 display, i manage to fix the backlight but found that lost some of the digits on screen due to broken ribbon wire.
Please be extra care if u decide to dismantle the speedo and fix it urself. Cause the ribbon wire is fixed on the circuit board with some kind of conducting clue (not normal soldering).
if just back light problem, remove the bulb near the milage display, with the ignition turn to on (no need to start). Use a torch to light up the position of the milage meter (through the hole where u remove the bulb). If u can see your milage then will be just lighting (bulb connection). If not most likely your ribbon wire connection is f@cked up. Better off find urself a second hand unit.
Ps: if your rev and speed cluster still working, it is worth for u to keep the old one as spare just in case the cluster failed ( especially the pre plex 1)
#11: Re: Dash board info not displaying. Author: millerman, Location: KentPosted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 3:00 pm ---- Thanks Kit, will look into it.
#12: Re: Dash board info not displaying. Author: ginge1965, Location: Newcastle Upon TynePosted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 5:56 pm ---- Hi all, i have the same problem with milage display not on, checked the last two MOTs and under milage it says not displayed, could this be as simple as a fuse blown? All the other dials and displays work fine. Thanx.
#13: Re: Dash board info not displaying. Author: kit325, Location: LondonPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 6:21 am ----
ginge1965 wrote:
Hi all, i have the same problem with milage display not on, checked the last two MOTs and under milage it says not displayed, could this be as simple as a fuse blown? All the other dials and displays work fine. Thanx.
If u got light for the background but no digit disply then possible will be broken connection on the ultra thin ribbon wire.
Same thing happen to me when i try to fix my ppt30 display, i manage to fix the backlight but found that lost some of the digits on screen due to broken ribbon wire.
Please be extra care if u decide to dismantle the speedo and fix it urself. Cause the ribbon wire is fixed on the circuit board with some kind of conducting clue (not normal soldering).
if just back light problem, remove the bulb near the milage display, with the ignition turn to on (no need to start). Use a torch to light up the position of the milage meter (through the hole where u remove the bulb). If u can see your milage then will be just lighting (bulb connection). If not most likely your ribbon wire connection is f@cked up. Better off find urself a second hand unit.
#14: Re: Dash board info not displaying. Author: kit325, Location: LondonPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 6:57 am ----
ginge1965 wrote:
Hi all, i have the same problem with milage display not on, checked the last two MOTs and under milage it says not displayed, could this be as simple as a fuse blown? All the other dials and displays work fine. Thanx.
If u got light for the background but no digit disply then possible will be broken connection on the ultra thin ribbon wire.
Same thing happen to me when i try to fix my ppt30 display, i manage to fix the backlight but found that lost some of the digits on screen due to broken ribbon wire.
Please be extra care if u decide to dismantle the speedo and fix it urself. Cause the ribbon wire is fixed on the circuit board with some kind of conducting clue (not normal soldering).
if just back light problem, remove the bulb near the milage display, with the ignition turn to on (no need to start). Use a torch to light up the position of the milage meter (through the hole where u remove the bulb). If u can see your milage then will be just lighting (bulb connection). If not most likely your ribbon wire connection is f@cked up. Better off find urself a second hand unit.
#15: Re: Dash board info not displaying. Author: ginge1965, Location: Newcastle Upon TynePosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:22 pm ---- Thanx alot Kit, i'll try that.
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Thanx alot Kit, i'll try that.
