Dash indicator lights disappearing...one by one!

[matt1710]

Hi

I have a 2000 Legacy GT-B E-Tune. Some time ago, I drove a short distance (like 2km) with the handbrake partially on (doh!). About the same time, the red indicator light in the dash that illuminates when the handbrake is on, has not been seen since. A while later, the green indicator light in the dash that illuminates when the headlights are on, started refusing to illuminate - and hasn't been seen since.

Any one have any idea what is behind this and how to fix it?

Any advice much appreciated!

Matt

[Swindog]

Check fuses.

Under the dash and under the bonnet

[leggyfreak]

cheak the bulbs they could be blown

[matt1710]

Have already checked both sets of fuses - maybe I'll have another look though.

As to the 'check bulbs' advice - I assume you mean the bulbs hidden in behind the speeddo/rev counter? If so, how does one get at those?!?! I just replaced the HU and that was a mission, so can't imagine what getting at the bulbs behind the dash is like.

[Guest]

its pretty easy to get the dash out, u shouldnt have to many problems

-smurff

[matt1710]

Oh yeah? Where would one start? Have had a look around on the net for guides but haven't found one yet?

[Guest]

ive done that cable for the head unit, i can show u wht u need to do wen u pick it up if u want

-smurff

[matt1710]

Great -am out there (Howick) tomorrow - should be free around 1030. Would that suit? What is your address? If you don't want to put it on here, please text it to me on : 021 027 36523

Cheers

Matt

[Guest]

10.30! shit, im gunna have to get up early hahaha, ill send u a txt with my addy

-smurff

[matt1710]

JUst read another thread on a similar topic which suggested that water in the rear brake lights might be playing a role in funny dash light behaviour. I have had serious water in the brake lights issues that I was unable to resolve (despite many attempts!) and finally resorted to drilling 1.5mm holes in the lights - now it's MUCH better. But - could this be causing the dash indicator lights (currently just handbrake on light, and headlights on light) to go??

[Swindog]

Electrics in a car are a funny thing. If its common that that issue may happen with water in the lights then it might well be causing it.

I would clean with Kerosene and some warm water and bubbles your drainage channels for your boot. Water shouldnt be getting in to your lights unless theres a blockage somewhere backing it up.

[matt1710]

Got it sorted - both dash bulbs were blown. Bit tricky getting the dash out to replace them though. Thanks everyone.