V70 SE 2000 instruments/dash board not lighting up

andylukas · Post by **andylukas** » 12 Aug 2013, 14:24

could it be the switch on the dash is broken? is there a bulb to replace? if so where? or is there a fuse for the dash lites? thanks for the help.

Post by **JRL** » 12 Aug 2013, 15:12

Are the gauges working?
Not to sound obnoxious but did you somehow hit the thumbnail dash light dimmer?

Stacey57 · Post by **Stacey57** » 12 Aug 2013, 20:59

If its not a fuse which you no doubt checked it 99% likely to be the LED lamps. is is just one ficture as in the heater control for example. I did a sinple search on E bay and found the right LED lamps they are a long style low voltage LED with a blue tip. Also try autoillumination.com

Post by **JRL** » 13 Aug 2013, 00:04

no LEDs in the dash. just several bulbs

Post by **jblackburn** » 13 Aug 2013, 08:33

Are the headlights/shift-lock working? If not, twitch the ignition switch a bit in the run position and see if they light up - this is a common problem with these cars.

Post by **JRL** » 13 Aug 2013, 10:15

It shouldn't be if the gauges are functioning
He has not come back and answered that yet

andylukas · Post by **andylukas** » 16 Aug 2013, 12:35

thanks all. Guages are working. tomorrow is a 'work on the car' day so i'll follow some of your tips!

Post by **rspi** » 16 Aug 2013, 18:00

If some bulbs are out, you can follow these instructions to remove the dash pad.