No dash lights....316

[mk1magic]

Hi,
The dash lights dont work on the old 316, checked the fuse but seems good. Would of said maby a dead bulb but the whole dash inc the heater controls etc are also dead
Any common faults that i should ava look at?
Cheers
Arron

[nas80]

have you tried turning the light switch clockwise?

[e21-Mark]

light switch is a dimmer switch too.

[mk1magic]

ahhhh i see ill ava look, sorry if i seem a tad simple im just so used to VW electrics that the bmw is a whole new retro for me lol
cheers for the help
Arron

[cobbler2u]

If that dont work check the fuses

[Reck]

I thought I had the same problem when I first got mine. Took me about a week to figure out.

[nas80]

lol, I did the same thing when I got mine too.

[tommi_e21]

my white car does it and sometimes happens on my green beast

[mk1magic]

Hi guys
Tried the old knob turn but nothing has yet come on... the digital clock resets itself everytime i start the car and the full beam light (assume its a blue light) also doesnt work...?

Ohh and neither does the water temp lol
any ideas?
Cheers
Arron

[e21-Mark]

Fuses? Even if they're not blown, check the contact isn't corroded as this happens every few months unless you can source good quality brass or copper bullet fuses?

[nas80]

yea defo fuses if not take the panel off under the clocks make sure the wires are plugged in properly.

[e21-Mark]

Anyone know a supplier for brass or copper bullet fuses?

[mk1magic]

ill give both a go, cheers chaps!