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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => ELECTRICAL | ELECTRONIC | AUDIO => Topic started by: NATHAN_P on May 15, 2017, 05:23:14

Title: Dashboard rheostat illumination control
Post by: NATHAN_P on May 15, 2017, 05:23:14

Is it posible to install Dashboard rheostat illumination control, i only have the head lights rheostat position .
When i turn on the lights during day driving barely  see dash lights  :Shocked: .

Title: Re: Dashboard rheostat illumination control
Post by: tw2005 on May 15, 2017, 08:48:27

Quote from: NATHAN_P on May 15, 2017, 05:23:14

Is it posible to install Dashboard rheostat illumination control, i only have the head lights rheostat position .
When i turn on the lights during day driving barely  see dash lights  :Shocked: .

Interesting, I believe we had a similar enquiry with an illumination fault from the same region. Conclusion reached was the blanking plate where some models have a dimmer rheostat in place actually completes the dimmer cct.

In short, it also means the harness exists and you can just purchase the rheostat assembly and fit it.

:link: dashboard lighting not working (https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=44354.msg427760#msg427760)

Title: Re: Dashboard rheostat illumination control
Post by: yodm on May 15, 2017, 09:18:09

you probably have the same issue as described in the other thread.
the rheostat wiring is behind the blank on the left side of the wheel. where the immobilizer keypad is usually located.
probably the wiring disconnected because one of the screws pushed it away.
you can easily add the rheostat, I did, its plug and play.
you only have to find a place for the keypad.