Digital Dash concerns
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From: Buford Georgia
Digital Dash concerns
I have a 1989 Convertible that I bought last September. I have noticed when driving at night that sometimes the Digital Dash is bright and very easy to read. Then it will change and be dim but not to the point of being a problem, just not as bright.
Could this be a bad ground or signs of bad things to come. I have heard many things about this dash but I am not sure where to begin looking.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Could this be a bad ground or signs of bad things to come. I have heard many things about this dash but I am not sure where to begin looking.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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Re: Digital Dash concerns (C4Me)
Bulbs can be on their way out, light sensor possible but i dont think thats it, or the connections inside need to be resoldered. http://www.batee.com/corvette/dcrg/
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From: Cincinnati, Oh USA
Re: Digital Dash concerns (C4Me)
When driving at night, the dash will go to dim when the cockpit is dark and if you go under a street light, it will brighten, so if you drive from an area well lit into good darknesss, the dash will dim down, like when you leave city lights and drive out into the country.
Burning Brakes
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From: Westland MI.
Re: Digital Dash concerns (C4Me)
jfb had the same thought that I was going to mention. Every time I drove under a street light my dash would go to full intensity. Thinks its daytime and wants to put out as much light so you can read it.
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From: Buford Georgia
Re: Digital Dash concerns (Fast Glass)
I will watch how the lights look the next evening I am out. This could be my problem.
Vader...Thanks for the digital dash information. I have already made it one of my favorites. I know that eventually I will need it.
thanks
Vader...Thanks for the digital dash information. I have already made it one of my favorites. I know that eventually I will need it.
thanks
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From: Chaptico MD
Re: Digital Dash concerns (C4Me)
Put some black tape over the sensor and see if it stays full bright all the time. This will rule out bad solder joints and bad grounds. Of course the bad joints and grounds could be in the sensor circuit.
I'd give this a try anyway as a troubleshooting test.
I'd give this a try anyway as a troubleshooting test.
