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Date: Sat, 04 May 2002 14:04:27 GMT
From: "Davo" <whatevernopsamever.net>
Subject: Re: NG 900S instrument light illumination rheostat


"Bob" <uctraingLOWSPAMnopsamanet.com> wrote in message news:8845du4kkeumq6acuimsn729hnsgpkpmtlnopsamcom... > On Wed, 01 May 2002 13:45:17 GMT, "Davo" <whatevernopsamever.net> > wrote: > > >Seems like the rheostat for the instrument lights has packed up, given that > >the lights will only illuminate if the rheostat swivel is rotated > >vigorously. > > > >Is there much work involved in getting to the reho and replacing it? > > No. You can pull it out from the front. *Carefully* put a small screw > driver behind the switch and just wiggle it out. You should protect > the dash and the dummy switch beside it with a couple layers of > masking tape or thin cardboard. You can pull it out in about 5 > seconds. The connector on the back has two clips that you > need to squeeze and it will pull right off. > > You can do the entire job in about two minutes. > > Bob Thanks Bob I've been waiting for an answer before I attempted anything, and thankfully, you've advised that I won't need to remove the dash. I'll take your words of advice re protecting the dash. I'm pretty sure it's the reho, as it seems to be the only thing that will occasionally enable the lights to illuminate after a good 'swivelling' ;-) Will go and get rheo, or at least inspect it next business day (Monday Oz time) and let you know how I go. Ta Davo

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