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matlock · 11-04-2003, 11:47 PM

Hello, the backlighting on my heater controls arent working in my S13.....is there a way to fix this I am sorry I don't really have a lot of info, I guess if I knew more I could probably just fix it myself...anyone else that could help or some tips would be great thank you!

*Sil-Abc* · 11-05-2003, 01:14 AM

are there any other lights that went out too? cuz i have ur problem too but worse cuz my needles dont illuminate and the clock light doesnt show. bad wire connections? fuse?

matlock · 11-05-2003, 01:27 AM

Nope, no other lights are out all of my dash functions are lighting up....I was thinking a fuse also. I just hope someone else knows how to fix this...I tried doing a search and couldn't really find any results.

s14white240 · 11-05-2003, 10:41 AM

Had the same problem with my S14. I don't know if they are the same setup inside, but here goes: The panel is illuminated by LED's. These led's are not soldered in, but are held in by a plastic retainer and sometimes they can lose connection. Take your unit apart, check for burnt out leds, check for bad cnnection between the led's and the board, and clean the contacts. This should solve your problem.

Wei240 · 11-05-2003, 04:05 PM

i had the same problem on the s13, this fixed it:

http://www.240sx.org/faq/index.html
under dash light...
hopefully your problem is similar since my bulb didn't go bad, it was just loose...

matlock · 11-05-2003, 04:58 PM

Hey thanks a lot I will be trying to use some of these tips tonight, guess I should've searched 240sx.org myself....

.....thanks for not flaming me. Instead you were super helpful!

Wei240 · 11-05-2003, 05:53 PM

flames usually come when you mention something noobish in regarding sr20 swap or drift or wanting a sr20 to drift...

11-04-2003, 11:47 PM	#1
matlock Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: California Age: 40 Posts: 1,169 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Heat/Cooling Control Lighting not working Hello, the backlighting on my heater controls arent working in my S13.....is there a way to fix this I am sorry I don't really have a lot of info, I guess if I knew more I could probably just fix it myself...anyone else that could help or some tips would be great thank you!

11-05-2003, 10:41 AM	#4
s14white240 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: kentucky Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Had the same problem with my S14. I don't know if they are the same setup inside, but here goes: The panel is illuminated by LED's. These led's are not soldered in, but are held in by a plastic retainer and sometimes they can lose connection. Take your unit apart, check for burnt out leds, check for bad cnnection between the led's and the board, and clean the contacts. This should solve your problem. __________________ 95 SE with VLSD KYB GR2 w/ Eibach Pro-kit Custom Exhaust, CAI, NGK Wires

11-05-2003, 04:58 PM	#6
matlock Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: California Age: 40 Posts: 1,169 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey thanks a lot I will be trying to use some of these tips tonight, guess I should've searched 240sx.org myself.........thanks for not flaming me. Instead you were super helpful!

11-05-2003, 01:14 AM	#2
Sil-Abc Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Downtown LA Age: 39 Posts: 2,549 Trader Rating: (13) Rides Gallery: Sil-Abc Feedback Score: 13 reviews	are there any other lights that went out too? cuz i have ur problem too but worse cuz my needles dont illuminate and the clock light doesnt show. bad wire connections? fuse?

11-05-2003, 01:27 AM	#3
matlock Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: California Age: 40 Posts: 1,169 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nope, no other lights are out all of my dash functions are lighting up....I was thinking a fuse also. I just hope someone else knows how to fix this...I tried doing a search and couldn't really find any results.

11-05-2003, 04:05 PM	#5
Wei240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: socal Posts: 1,778 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i had the same problem on the s13, this fixed it: http://www.240sx.org/faq/index.html under dash light... hopefully your problem is similar since my bulb didn't go bad, it was just loose...

11-05-2003, 05:53 PM	#7
Wei240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: socal Posts: 1,778 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	flames usually come when you mention something noobish in regarding sr20 swap or drift or wanting a sr20 to drift...