No Dashboard lights inside Polo tdi 2007

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No Dashboard lights inside Polo tdi 2007

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Hi all. May I ask some assistance. Got a polo 2007. ALL the Dash lights are dead (Illuminating lights that is)
The indicator lights/abs/ecu etc comes on when turning the ignition, just no dash/ref/speedo light. also no aircon or radio lights.

I suspect this is a fuse, but will only be able to check tomorrow. anyone know what number fuse it is so I can sommer buy whilst still at work?

Any and all help appreciated!
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Next to the light switch there is a dimmer. Try that. If not, could be a fuse.
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Dimming light or fuse, as I can't believe that all the dash lights would go at once...
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Has to be a fuse as the dimming light does nothing. Radio light, aircon light, dialer lights, ref counter lights and needles are all dead. Completely. In other words, I cant see the cockpit when flying the plane...

Checked all the fuses and they seem fine though. I'm taking it to the dealer on Monday to have a look.
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EliteOp wrote:Has to be a fuse as the dimming light does nothing. Radio light, aircon light, dialer lights, ref counter lights and needles are all dead. Completely. In other words, I cant see the cockpit when flying the plane...

Checked all the fuses and they seem fine though. I'm taking it to the dealer on Monday to have a look.
Mmm - Did you pull all the fuses out? Unfortunately, as I discovered the hard way, the fuse diagram on the Polo's is useless and most of the time hopelessly wrong...
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Thanks Neuk, I might have missed one. will doublecheck tonight again.
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Surely the dashboard lights wont be on a fuse of their own? They're usually shared with something like the interior convenience light, clocks, etc. The dashboard lights wouldn't even draw 1 amp. I'd say the dimmer switch may be busted.
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iceblue wrote:Surely the dashboard lights wont be on a fuse of their own? They're usually shared with something like the interior convenience light, clocks, etc. The dashboard lights wouldn't even draw 1 amp. I'd say the dimmer switch may be busted.
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Could be together with cigarette lighter etc. Only way to find out is to remove each one and check :wink:
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:bang: no dashboard lights work all interior lights stop working car is totally dark at night car has 102000 km on clock ( polo 2005,1.9 tdi sportline) can
ANY TELL ME WHATS WRONG WITH MY CAR AND HOW TO FIX IT PLEASE!!!
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w.e.pinto1@gmail.com wrote:can
ANY TELL ME WHATS WRONG WITH MY CAR AND HOW TO FIX IT PLEASE!!!
Yes, your car needs a visit to an auto electrician.
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Did anyone find the problem to the no dashboard backlight, as my polo 6r has just had the same issue?

Any help greatly appreciated
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