nct question

spongbob · 17-10-2007 6:56pm #1

hi folks, My car is due the nct in a few days, i seem to be a minor little problem.. The Rev counter and Speedo does not light up! and they are suposed to as soon as the engine is started. is this a failur straight away?

Barr · 17-10-2007 7:18pm

Does the speedo still work otherwise?

colm_mcm · 17-10-2007 8:00pm

What is the make/model of the car?

Avns1s · 17-10-2007 8:04pm

Most likely a bulb or a fuse, so shouldn't be a major problem to get it sorted. They are supposed to be working.

Mr.Diagnostic · 17-10-2007 8:05pm

The dash lights are part of the test but are often overlooked.

If it fails for that the retest will be just a visual, therefore free.

colm_mcm · 17-10-2007 8:08pm

Kinda nice to be able to see what speed you're doing though.

spongbob · 17-10-2007 10:07pm

sorry folks i have been away from my computer, yes the speedo and rev counter work as usual except lighting up! A friend of mine said it happened him befor on a car and he had to strip the dash board out a replace a bulb!? im not sure if this is the same with my car, my car is a lexus gs300. (Digital clocks)

Seth Brundle · 17-10-2007 10:10pm

any use? http://autorepair.about.com/library/images/bl284a-lib.htm

colm_mcm · 17-10-2007 10:17pm

that car has optitron dials, that's a cold cathode ligthing system, which is not as long life as LED's and a bit on the expensive side.

spongbob · 17-10-2007 10:19pm

that link is very usful! i am going to try with mine and report back

thanks a mill!

spongbob · 17-10-2007 10:21pm

colm is it a garage job / a DIY ?

colm_mcm · 17-10-2007 10:24pm

You'll have to get the bits from a Lexus/Toyota dealer. DIY if you're handy.

spongbob · 17-10-2007 10:27pm

ok i will check around tomorrow, i presume they are just push in and twist... il find out in the morn

thanks everyone

colm_mcm · 17-10-2007 10:35pm

what year is the GS?

spongbob · 17-10-2007 10:48pm

Dec 1995 3.Liter

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