Xantia instrument cluster lights

Keith J · Post by **Keith J** » 26 Apr 2006, 15:42

The lights on my Xantia behind the dashboard are sometimes dim and sometimes okay. This is variable between different nights. Is there a separate voltage regulator for these that may be on it's way out. The main voltage of the car seems okay, and other lamps etc seem fine. I don't believe that they are dimmable, so I don't think it can be related to that.

Quackers · Post by **Quackers** » 26 Apr 2006, 16:24

May sound stupid, but your not just catching the dimmer with your leg under the steering column are you?

Keith J · Post by **Keith J** » 26 Apr 2006, 20:12

Thanks for that. I wasn't aware that they were dimmable (I haven't had the car very long) Doh! That's probably it.

deian · Post by **deian** » 26 Apr 2006, 20:22

Do you feel silly now?

You know the steering wheel is adjustable, looking under it there is catch you can open, and you can move it up, then you may not get any more disco lights in your dash.

Keith J · Post by **Keith J** » 27 Apr 2006, 00:32

Ooh I feel such a fool. I looked around the car for a dimmer when I bought it. Everywhere excet the right place. Thanks all. They work better now.

mezuk04 · Post by **mezuk04** » 27 Apr 2006, 07:48

Another mystery solved....feels good doesnt it....Doesnt IT

Keith J · Post by **Keith J** » 27 Apr 2006, 09:37

It certainly does. After rectifying 2 broken hydraulic pipes (1 metal, 1 rubber) and doing the lower ball joint on one side, since I've had the car, it's nice to find something simple as a remedy to a problem.

john alexander · Post by **john alexander** » 27 Apr 2006, 23:23

Hi thats the benefit of this forum , when you make a prat of yourself your well behind the rest of us. The person who dosen't make mistakes ,dosen't make anything. John.

AndersDK · Post by **AndersDK** » 28 Apr 2006, 15:51

john alexander wrote:... The person who dosen't make mistakes ,dosen't make anything ...

I like that 8)