New BMW E21 owner! Dashboard backlight problems, advice : )

[p4uke]

Hello

Iv have just recently purchased last week my BMW E21 316, 1780cc, 1983, Red (I have some images but not sure how to post them)

The only problem which i am having is the dashboard backlights aren't working when the headlights are on, all the other warning lights are working fine, I just cant see the speedo and rev counter at night. Is this just a few bulbs that may be out? if so is it an easy job the replace the bulbs, i have checked all the fuses, all seem ok.

Any help would be greatly appreciated and also any other tips I may need to know

[johne21]

Hello

have you tried turning the dimmer on the headlight switch ?

[p4uke]

Hi

Yes i have done that, well, to be sure the dimmer switch is the on the headlight pull out switch? do you just twist it?

[e21-Mark]

Yes mate, just twist it and your dash lights should get brighter. Actual failure is pretty rare.

[p4uke]

yes iv done that, still no dash lights

[e21-Mark]

Fuses? Roll them in their holders as they can corrode and break contact without blowing.

[p4uke]

iv cleaned each fuse with a fibreglass pen

[e21-Mark]

You need to check there's power reaching the light switch and/or bulbs then.

[Jeroen]

Perhaps the bulbs are all dead. There are three located above the cluster, requires removing the cluster.