Instrument Lights

Bought a hardtop on Sunday and connected up the HRW, which works fine. Hardtop now in storage until winter and not readily accessable, hence the following question....

I drove at night for the first time yesterday and noticed the the HRW switch was not illuminated when the head lamps were on, although all other console switches are. Is this because the HRW connector is not plugged into anything, as the hardtop is not on, or is there a problem with the switch illumination?

Also, the clock and oil temperature gauges are not illuninated either - is this correct?

BTW the car is a 1997 MGF.

Thanks.

Laz, Did they work before you had the console out to fit the switch for the HRW? I would guess the switch should be illuminated whether the HRW is connected or not, the switch only operates a relay

have a look here... http://www.mgfcar.de/schedules/sb31.jpg

It appears all the earths for the switch and guage illumination contained in the console area go to one point... possibly a multi plug, perhaps you have dislodged it!

I can confirm that the oil temp and clock should illuminate, as well as the switch. If you take out the centre vent you will be able to get to the dial wiring to test if you have 12v and a good earth at the dials. If not check your fuses and/or the earth.

OK console lights problems solved:

The HRW switch 'on' light only comes on if the engine is running! :doh:

I managed to get access to the oil gauge and clock by taking out the air vent above (I am having real problems getting the centre console out).....

The clock bulb was poorly seated - a quick fiddle and voila!

The bulb has blown on the oil temp gauge, so I'll get a replacement tomorrow

laz1957;14900 wrote: OK console lights problems solved:

The HRW switch 'on' light only comes on if the engine is running! :doh:

I managed to get access to the oil gauge and clock by taking out the air vent above (I am having real problems getting the centre console out).....

The clock bulb was poorly seated - a quick fiddle and voila!

The bulb has blown on the oil temp gauge, so I'll get a replacement tomorrow

Good news! You'll need to take the stereo to get the console out easily.