dashboard lights on mk 4?

harrylime · July 16, 2016

On picking up my car from the body shop, they pointed out that my dashboard lights have gone out, no lights, no rev counter etc. When moving the gear lever, the N did flash momentarily before going out. They have had the car on trickle charge as the Battery was low. I know this has been covered in the forum before, but I was not aware the dashboard light problem was an issue on the MK 4. Anyone got any ideas or suggestions? I'm concerned they may have overcooked something while charging as they do a lot of work on commercial vehicles. My charger is an mx5 intelligent charger, but not sure what they use. I've had the car going on three years and never had this problem, even when Battery went flat. Any ideas on most obvious cause? I have left the car with them to sort it out, at their suggestion.

cruisermark · July 16, 2016

Hugh

I have never heard of a complete and sudden failure on the Mark 4 - we have had a few issues where the dash switches off due to a faulty ignition switch but otherwise havent heard anything.

If it was working when it went in then clearly something happened while it was there - i would suggest removing the bettery - giving it a good charge - testing it for a full charge and then try it.

sorry i cannot be any further help and hope you get it sorted soon and to your satisfaction

harrylime · July 16, 2016

thanks Mark

harrylime · July 16, 2016

Thanks for your responses chaps

harrylime · July 18, 2016

I pointed the people at the body shop to the fuses in the cabin , they have checked and the fuses seem to be intact. They are taking it to an auto electrician this afternoon. Really hope it's nothing complicated / expensive

harrylime · July 19, 2016

just an update for those who were kind enough to respond to this. I got in touch with the auto electrician, who thought it probably neede d a new instrument panel, as he thought it was a common fault on the 400. I explained that I did not think that was true on the mk 4.. Long story short, as the electrician was busy anyway, I collected the car and took it home. I disconnected the Battery and put it on charge for a few hours. Hooked it up again anf hey presto, back to normal. I did this based on advice given here. The bodyshop have been dead right with me so I was pleased both to rectify the problem and to prevent any unnecessary expense for them.

Just need new chrome badges now to complement my new paintwork