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Old May 11, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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please help my instrument panel (speedo) lights have gone out yet my headlamps are on but no rear tail lights and no fogs either front or back i have checked fuses but they all seem fine can you tell me if there are relays that control these functions and if so which one please thanks for your help Tony
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Old May 11, 2007 | 08:12 PM
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what car is it
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Old May 11, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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sorry its a 1993 for sierra cosworth 4x4
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Old May 11, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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i had this problem, trying to think what it was, it was a simple fix, i think you need to check under the dash there is a control box on the drivers side, if not located fully you lose them lights
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Old May 11, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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Have you had any trim out at all
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Old May 11, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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i only tightened some dashborad screws but b4 that all lights where fine
could it be a relay
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Old May 11, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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as said check under the lower dash on drivers side, as you drop that side there is a module that sits ina holder, make sure the connector is in correctly (all the way) and that its in the holder firmly
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Old May 11, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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what does it look like and is it right or left of wheel , oh yes and sorry i have had my s wheel changed yesterday also
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Old May 11, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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Right and side of the wheel, drop the screws out, its located behind the little glovebox thingy, but you cant get to it from that, you need to drop that side unless you can get you hand up and reach
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Old May 11, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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thanks so much i hat little niggles just done a shit load a jobs to get it right and something happens could it be a relay also its doin my head in
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Old May 11, 2007 | 08:34 PM
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Thank me if im right, because if im wrong, caused you 30 mins work with no gain,

Dont just visual check that connection, physically check it, and let us know
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Old May 11, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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no side lights just head lights , what am i looking for does any body have a pic thanks , could i have dislodged something when i put on the wheel
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Old May 11, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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Have you checked side light fuse, (took it you had done this)
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Old May 12, 2007 | 01:06 AM
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Have you checked the connector on the back of the light switch ?
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Old May 18, 2007 | 05:11 PM
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problem fixed imobiliser darn thing
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