No dash lights

can anyone help, i got a mk2 16v and the dash lights do not light up, when i turn the lights on

fuse is ok

 

first try the dimmer switch under the headlight switch. If that doesnt fix it, then buy 3 new bulbs from GSF or motorfactors store and replace the bulbs.

 

cheers

tried the dimmer straight away

nothing lights up in the car at all, (heater etc)

 

ok had a play with the switches etc

no igntion on:

when i put the lights on, sidelights come on, but so does the fan for the heater etc

elec windows will work all the time

also when on idle and putting the indicator on the car nearly stalls sometimes

any ideas anyone

 

what reg is it?

if its a early model, you could try pulling the interiour loom off a 1.3 or 1.6 and wiring up the mfa. its exactly the same, should be able to get one for a tenner

some stupid whack master scrap yard quoted me 120 quid for a interior wiring loom off a 16v GTI.

got one of a 1.3 and wiried in the MFA works peachy not bad for a tenner
Edited by: bigfatpixey

 

i have a "donor" mk2 gti 16v, will it be hard to wire this loom up?

i am taking the whole dash out of it.

 

if its the same model fuse box then it should be a straight swap, apart from the MFA plug for the clocks, but this would be a bonus

 

??

anyone got a pic of the wiring loom to see how hard it will be>