Defi light problem
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Defi light problem
Hi, I have a small problem with my Defi gauges.
The defi controller lights up and the small red light on the actual gauges also light up. However, the backlight on the defi gauges do not work, so im not able to see them in the dark.
Anything I should be looking for?
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The defi controller lights up and the small red light on the actual gauges also light up. However, the backlight on the defi gauges do not work, so im not able to see them in the dark.
Anything I should be looking for?
Cheers.
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Check the wiring to the controller.
Apart from the sender wires, there are FOUR captive wires, (NOT wired in via plugs/sockets).
These are, (or should be):
RED : Permanent live, ie: even when ignition is off.
ORANGE : switched live, only live when ignition is on.
WHITE : Lighting, live when lights are on, (sidelights).
BLACK : earth.
Might simply be that the white wire isn't connected.
Apart from the sender wires, there are FOUR captive wires, (NOT wired in via plugs/sockets).
These are, (or should be):
RED : Permanent live, ie: even when ignition is off.
ORANGE : switched live, only live when ignition is on.
WHITE : Lighting, live when lights are on, (sidelights).
BLACK : earth.
Might simply be that the white wire isn't connected.
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Check the wiring to the controller.
Apart from the sender wires, there are FOUR captive wires, (NOT wired in via plugs/sockets).
These are, (or should be):
RED : Permanent live, ie: even when ignition is off.
ORANGE : switched live, only live when ignition is on.
WHITE : Lighting, live when lights are on, (sidelights).
BLACK : earth.
Might simply be that the white wire isn't connected.
Apart from the sender wires, there are FOUR captive wires, (NOT wired in via plugs/sockets).
These are, (or should be):
RED : Permanent live, ie: even when ignition is off.
ORANGE : switched live, only live when ignition is on.
WHITE : Lighting, live when lights are on, (sidelights).
BLACK : earth.
Might simply be that the white wire isn't connected.
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How many defis and are all reacting the same? If so, it's going to be the wiring, trust me.
Get yourself one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-CIRCUI...item563a0e4542 and check each wire is actually carrying current as above.
Get yourself one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-CIRCUI...item563a0e4542 and check each wire is actually carrying current as above.
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I believe the backlight used to work (about 3 years ago). They are clear face and I changed from input 1 to input 2 and it made no difference.
I checked the 4 captive wires with a circuit tester and all is fine. With my lights turned on, I disconnected the white wire, which stopped the controller unit from lighting up. However, the gauges do not light up no matter what I do.
I checked the 4 captive wires with a circuit tester and all is fine. With my lights turned on, I disconnected the white wire, which stopped the controller unit from lighting up. However, the gauges do not light up no matter what I do.
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Bringing this thread back for 2013
I have a issue where i have 6 defis connected
3 on input 1 and 3 on input 2 not sure which one it is but one set of lights is constantly on
Any thoughts?
I have a issue where i have 6 defis connected
3 on input 1 and 3 on input 2 not sure which one it is but one set of lights is constantly on
Any thoughts?
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