Recent content by reo24

I've just read your posts again & your symptoms are not the same as mine. You say that you have no normal lights at all on key turn whereas I DID get lights - for a few seconds at least. That would point to a power supply problem rather than a software issue. This might be the time to find an...

I see that you have already done that. The dash replacement will mean that the mileometer will just flash (before going feint).

I am trying to remember & I think it was a thin one on the right of the multi plug. The guys had cut it & it was easy to re join after the new unit was fitted. If your dash is cutting out after a few seconds of turning on the ignition you could unplug the lot & see if it stays on for a minute or...

Did you read my last post? I had the same symptoms & had Reman test the module (no fault) checked the earths, fuse box, dash connectors & even bought another dash in case the fault was internal. In fact I did everything other members suggested on this thread but without success. Why a faulty...

Yes, I did sort the problem. A vehicle electrician near me fiddled for a couple of weeks & found that cutting the wire to the fuel gauge sender in the tank stopped the dash cutting out when the engine was started. I had it back & replaced the in-tank pump unit, reconnected the cut wire & voila...

Update. After sorting out all the other non related problems such as warped manifold etc I spent time messing with the problem & gave up in the end. I took it to a local vehicle electrical specialist & left it with them. Two weeks later they had found the problem! It was.... ...the fuel gauge...

That would be a great help! I'm about to dismantle the second dash I bought to see if I can cheat the connectors somehow.

Did you ever cure this? Mine has the same problem & same symptoms. I have posted a fresh thread.

Thank you! I found a previous post on the same issue that sierrafery replied to & checked connector 18 & 19. Power does not change when the fault occurs - full vehicle voltage at all times. This indicates a fault with the instrument pack itself. I bought another used one to try from the UK & it...

Thanks Bobdog, the SRS light does go out when the engine is started as it should but it is the only one that stays on with the ignition only when all the others including the fuel & temp gauge just die.

Hi all, I recently bought a LHD TD5 with (amongst other things) a dashboard fault. When you first turn on the ignition all lights up as normal, gauges read & it settles down, but when the key is turned or the ignition is left on for a few seconds it all goes blank, except for the SRS light. The...