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rrtpz
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I have a 1994 Disco with the tail lights and dash lights out. I have EVERY fuse and all are good. I also checked the ones under the hood, also ok. Any ideas???
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paulbrapp
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I am not trying to be a smart a$$ but did you change out the bulbs?
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rrtpz
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yes. I checked all the bulbs. I also took out the fuses and re-set them. Still no lights. I do have brake lights.paulbrapp said:
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most likely is a faulty ground somewhere, but you probably already knew that
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rrtpz
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I have no idea. Where would I start? Are there any switches that control the lights? Should I replace the fuses even though they seem ok? I have very little "mechanical" knowledge, so any help would be great. Thanks!
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SteveA
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I'm assuming that by "tail lights" you mean rear marker lamps, and "dash lights" you mean instrument illumination lamps. Do your headlights and marker lights come on when you turn the switch on? If you turn the swich on and none of these lights come on, but you have brake lights, I would look at the headlight swich first.
If your headlights and marker lights come on but no dash lights and no tail lights, then I'd say you probably are looking at a ground problem. There are alot of grounding points under the dash on the left side. That's always a good place to start.
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If your headlights and marker lights come on but no dash lights and no tail lights, then I'd say you probably are looking at a ground problem. There are alot of grounding points under the dash on the left side. That's always a good place to start.
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If you have not Dash light, and no tail lights when you turn the headlights on. I would say that you have 99% chance that the headlight switch went bad...
This is a know issue.
cheapest place to order : www.discountbritishparts.com
Not hard to remove either...:
Okay, as promised here is the procedure. I'm not saying this is definetly your problem, but I had the same symptoms and this was the cause.
Tools required
Small Philips head screwdriver
Emery cloth (sand paper)
Procedure
1. On the underside of the plastic cowling which surrounds the steering column are three screws in recessed holes, undo these screws.
2. Firmly, but cautiously pull apart the top and bottom of the cowling, It snaps together, but do not force it.
3. Turn the steering wheel to the left so that the top of the center body of the wheel is aligned vertically rather than horizontally, which it would be if the driving wheels were straight ahead. It is easier if the engine is running when doing this so that the Power Assisted Steering is working.
4. Before continuing, turn OFF the ignition and remove the key for safety.
5. Access to two small screws used to secure the switch housing to the steering column assembly is now gained. See picture. Remove these two screws.
6. There are two connecter blocks on the back of the switch, disconnect these.
7. Firmly, but again cautiously, pull the switch from the column. It has probably not been removed since vehicle assembly so will undoubtedly be stiff. This took me a little time to work out, but the switch will ONLY come out if pulled straight out through the direction of the drivers door. There are two tracks on the top and two on the bottom of the switch holding its position so it must slide in and out along these tracks.
8. Once the switch is out, remove the two screws on the back and separate the covers from the switch body, there are two, one on top of the other, both held in by the two screws. Be careful when separating the switch as there are moving parts inside which will come out and need to go back in, in the same location.
9. Clean any residue or corrosion from the contacts within the switch using the emery cloth. A light sanding is all that should be necessary, try not to touch the contacts again with dirty fingers.
10. Reassemble the two covers on the back of the switch and plug in the two connecter blocks.
11. Turn on the ignition and try to turn on the lights, if all lights work as they should turn off lights and ignition then reassemble following these instructions backwards.
This is a know issue.
cheapest place to order : www.discountbritishparts.com
Not hard to remove either...:
Okay, as promised here is the procedure. I'm not saying this is definetly your problem, but I had the same symptoms and this was the cause.
Tools required
Small Philips head screwdriver
Emery cloth (sand paper)
Procedure
1. On the underside of the plastic cowling which surrounds the steering column are three screws in recessed holes, undo these screws.
2. Firmly, but cautiously pull apart the top and bottom of the cowling, It snaps together, but do not force it.
3. Turn the steering wheel to the left so that the top of the center body of the wheel is aligned vertically rather than horizontally, which it would be if the driving wheels were straight ahead. It is easier if the engine is running when doing this so that the Power Assisted Steering is working.
4. Before continuing, turn OFF the ignition and remove the key for safety.
5. Access to two small screws used to secure the switch housing to the steering column assembly is now gained. See picture. Remove these two screws.
6. There are two connecter blocks on the back of the switch, disconnect these.
7. Firmly, but again cautiously, pull the switch from the column. It has probably not been removed since vehicle assembly so will undoubtedly be stiff. This took me a little time to work out, but the switch will ONLY come out if pulled straight out through the direction of the drivers door. There are two tracks on the top and two on the bottom of the switch holding its position so it must slide in and out along these tracks.
8. Once the switch is out, remove the two screws on the back and separate the covers from the switch body, there are two, one on top of the other, both held in by the two screws. Be careful when separating the switch as there are moving parts inside which will come out and need to go back in, in the same location.
9. Clean any residue or corrosion from the contacts within the switch using the emery cloth. A light sanding is all that should be necessary, try not to touch the contacts again with dirty fingers.
10. Reassemble the two covers on the back of the switch and plug in the two connecter blocks.
11. Turn on the ignition and try to turn on the lights, if all lights work as they should turn off lights and ignition then reassemble following these instructions backwards.
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marjastowell
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Any chance your cruise control is out too? This sounds like my problem, but I also have the cruise control, and headlight warning bell out.
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rrtpz
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Yes my cruise is also out, my headlight warning light is also out! I will be fixing (attempting) the headlight switch tomorrow. I will let you know.
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rrtpz
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Well...it worked I guess. All I did was take out all the screws as described above and wiggled a few things and the tail lights and the dash lights worked and still worked after I put everything together. I am sure this is a temporary fix, however, I will take it! Thanks! PS. I still do not know if the cruise works, I will check later today.
