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Re: Hate to ask, but are the rest of dash lights o (archive)
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Posted by No steering wheel on January 06, 2002 at 18:32:04:

In Reply to: Hate to ask, but are the rest of dash lights on? posted by Bob745 on January 06, 2002 at 18:12:44:

It is very likely to be the connector either end.
A bad or oxidized contact leads to a higher resistance obstructing the free flow of electricity which gets converted to heat(whatch this one - can be dangerous by starting eventualy cable fires).
Little or no electricity reaches your OBC. You will find reduced voltage in the OBC.
While the electronics just don't work under a certain voltage level your lights inside(because of their simple electronic design) still work. Like a torch with old batteries.
Maybe your OBC lights are sometimes brighter than other times.
This would be an added indication for a bad contact somewhere.
Hope you find it.
Best Regards
Ralf

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