dashboard lights

deepfat · 18th May 2009, 12:19

I have noticed that even when I remove the key on my 75 con the lights stay on illuminating the mileage, trip, outside temp and gear indicator, whats wrong?. Checking the handbook it appears to say that i can light up the trip for 30 seconds even with the key removed by pressing the trip reset is it this? also checking the handbook gives various fuses for the instruments does someone know what fuse it is, I have the idea that removing and replacing it might reset it. I have been warned about leaves blocking the drain holes and flooding the ecu so will be checking that as well but a quick inspection by torchlight shows no problem.
Further to the leaf problem has anybody tried putting smaller mesh on the inlet covers, i was thinking either ali mesh or even old tights. Has anyone tried or got any thoughts on this.
Thanks in advance

Greeners · 18th May 2009, 12:21

This problem has arrisen in the past...you could tray a battery disconnection for 20 minutes (sat nav / radio codes observed) and see if that cures it....failing that, have a search through the various threads on the subject

deepfat · 18th May 2009, 12:32

Thanks for that David I was leaving that till last as I dont have the codes, any idea how i can get them? ta

trebor · 18th May 2009, 15:55

Fraser Mitchell has done a mod to stop leaves getting into the plenum area, he will probably post if he sees this although title is relating to dash lights, so maybe you need to start a new thread

Greeners · 18th May 2009, 16:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepfat

Thanks for that David I was leaving that till last as I dont have the codes, any idea how i can get them? ta

Depends on the head unit, try the handbook, it's sometimes on a card or scribbled on the radio page.

A lot of the times it's not enabled.

NikTheGeek · 18th May 2009, 18:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greeners

Depends on the head unit, try the handbook, it's sometimes on a card or scribbled on the radio page.

A lot of the times it's not enabled.

This is my understanding based on recent experience, but don't blame me if it doesn't work

Turn your radio off. Turn it back on again. If it briefly says "Code Enabled" then you need a code. If it doesn't, the code feature has been disabled. Thats true on my Harmony at least.

Nick

deepfat · 19th May 2009, 15:26

Thanks for all the help I have found the radio code and presume this covers the sat nav as well, but rather than disconnecting the radio I went thro the fuses in turn until I got the right one. Pulled it left it out for a couple of mins and hey presto fault fixed, if anyone is interested the fuse is no. 27. Will try to find the thread on the plenum chamber but will prob get side tracked, this site is worse than google for getting led astray

JohnDotCom · 19th May 2009, 16:27

The Hi Line Sat Nav systems do not have or require a Radio Code just to save anyone looking for them.
But do observe shut down procedures when disconnecting battery.

18th May 2009, 12:19	#1
deepfat Regular poster Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Holbeach, Lincs Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	dashboard lights I have noticed that even when I remove the key on my 75 con the lights stay on illuminating the mileage, trip, outside temp and gear indicator, whats wrong?. Checking the handbook it appears to say that i can light up the trip for 30 seconds even with the key removed by pressing the trip reset is it this? also checking the handbook gives various fuses for the instruments does someone know what fuse it is, I have the idea that removing and replacing it might reset it. I have been warned about leaves blocking the drain holes and flooding the ecu so will be checking that as well but a quick inspection by torchlight shows no problem. Further to the leaf problem has anybody tried putting smaller mesh on the inlet covers, i was thinking either ali mesh or even old tights. Has anyone tried or got any thoughts on this. Thanks in advance

18th May 2009, 12:21	#2
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	This problem has arrisen in the past...you could tray a battery disconnection for 20 minutes (sat nav / radio codes observed) and see if that cures it....failing that, have a search through the various threads on the subject __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

18th May 2009, 15:55	#4
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18th May 2009, 12:32	#3
deepfat Regular poster Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Holbeach, Lincs Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for that David I was leaving that till last as I dont have the codes, any idea how i can get them? ta

19th May 2009, 15:26	#7
deepfat Regular poster Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Holbeach, Lincs Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for all the help I have found the radio code and presume this covers the sat nav as well, but rather than disconnecting the radio I went thro the fuses in turn until I got the right one. Pulled it left it out for a couple of mins and hey presto fault fixed, if anyone is interested the fuse is no. 27. Will try to find the thread on the plenum chamber but will prob get side tracked, this site is worse than google for getting led astray

19th May 2009, 16:27	#8
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	The Hi Line Sat Nav systems do not have or require a Radio Code just to save anyone looking for them. But do observe shut down procedures when disconnecting battery.