Why are my instrument panel lights not working?

Why are my instrument panel lights not working?

Nothing wrong with the instrument panel lights. May be failing alternator. They are easy to take apart so check there is plenty of life left in the brushes. The rear alternator plug should be cleaned and connectors squeezed together so they grip the pins and greased on pushing back in.

Why is my warning light not working on my 92 80?

My 92 80 used to do exactly the same. It turned out to be the wire/loom and plug that comes out of the back of the alternator. The first time I ‘fixed it’ I just cleaned the plug and ‘pinched’ the female spades in the multi plug a little to grip the male ends better. This lasted for a few months but the problem returned again.

Why is the right turn signal light not working?

Back probe the wire that supplies power to the right turn signal lights; the test light should not light. If the test light illuminates, replace the switch. Repeat the test, but this time operate the switch so the right turn signals light.

What to do if your warning light is not working?

Check the battery earths and 2 x engine block earths. Nothing wrong with the instrument panel lights. May be failing alternator. They are easy to take apart so check there is plenty of life left in the brushes. The rear alternator plug should be cleaned and connectors squeezed together so they grip the pins and greased on pushing back in.

What should I do if my turn signal bulb is bad?

Most likely, the turn signal bulb is a two-filament type. Make sure both filaments are in good condition, and that the bulb glass is not darkened. Otherwise, replace the bulb with another one of the same type and wattage. Examine the bulb socket for corrosion or damage.

Back probe the wire that supplies power to the right turn signal lights; the test light should not light. If the test light illuminates, replace the switch. Repeat the test, but this time operate the switch so the right turn signals light.

What causes the indicator light to flash faster?

If this occurred after replacing the flasher or one of the light bulbs, you may have installed the wrong type of flasher or bulb for your vehicle model. Or one of your light bulbs may have burned out. A burned-out bulb can cause the indicator light to flash faster.

What to do when turn indicators don’t flash?

Turn Indicators on Dash Don’t Flash 1 First, check that your turn lights work properly. 2 If one of the signal lights doesn’t come on, check the bulb; check the bulb socket for corrosion or damage; check for a bad ground at the socket. 3 Check for an open in the circuit, between the light (s) that doesn’t work and the turn signal switch.