[Mk2] [Turbo] Dashboard lighting

Anything to do with the electrics of the car.

Moderators: IMOC Moderators, IMOC Committee Members

Post Reply
thepest
Posts: 31
Joined: Sun Jun 03, 2007 6:24 am
Location: Malta

[Mk2] [Turbo] Dashboard lighting

Post by thepest »

Couple of problems I have with the dash lights.
I have converted an N/A to a turbo, and I have the oil quantity light (amber oil light) remaining on on the dash. The turbo engine does not have a connector for oil level, so should I just join this connector to earth or is there another way of fixing this problem?

Second is that when I press the brake pedal lights all work and all but I get a fog light symbol lighting up on the dashboard next to the oil warning light. Has anyone had this problem and if so help appreciated how to fix. On this problem I wouldnt know where to start. :-k
toxo
IMOC Committee
Posts: 11345
Joined: Tue May 30, 2006 5:41 pm
Location: The Toast Aisle
Contact:

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Dashboard lighting

Post by toxo »

thepest wrote:I have converted an N/A to a turbo, and I have the oil quantity light (amber oil light) remaining on on the dash. The turbo engine does not have a connector for oil level, so should I just join this connector to earth or is there another way of fixing this problem?


The turbo engine doesn't have the sensor so most people remove the bulb from the instrument cluster.

thepest wrote:Second is that when I press the brake pedal lights all work and all but I get a fog light symbol lighting up on the dashboard next to the oil warning light.


How does your rear fog light work, do you have an addon fog or does it operate some of the brake lights?
thepest
Posts: 31
Joined: Sun Jun 03, 2007 6:24 am
Location: Malta

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Dashboard lighting

Post by thepest »

There is no rear fog light. When I replaced the 3s-ge engine with the 3s-gte I also replaced all the wiring. Everything else works, its just that when I press the brake, this light lights up in the instrument pannel. Rather annoying :( so if there is no easier fix I was going to remove the bulb.
Post Reply

Return to “Electrical”