Long story short when I turn on my lights the backlight of the speedo/rpm/ and dash lights go dark but when I turn the lights off the backlighting comes back on. Has anyone encountered this or know what it could be? My DEFI gauges are working fine and everything looks good. I would start looking now but its dark and going to go at it in the morning any pointers would be appreciated.

 

Generally the backlighting on the gauge cluster will dim a bit when you turn on the headlights.Its normal. If you ever turn your lights during the day do you notice how hard it is too see the clock?The Defi gauges may not be designed to dim when you turn the headlights on but I wouldn't have a for sure answer on the defi's since I do not have them. Nothing to worry about.

 

Its beyond that. I cant even read the gauges when I turn the lights on.

 

did you check to see if your dimmer is on the lowest it can go lol? u might of hit it or something see if you can scroll it back to brightest

 

Im retarded thats exactly what happened. I guess my knee hit it. Sorry for the post after 13 hours of driving I cant think straight thanks for the help. lol

 

^lol!Ive knocked the dimmer switch panel out so many times.Glad it was just a simple fix.

 

wow.. hah that made my day ha thats awesome!

 

Ever since I installed my gauges my radio lighting lights up when I press my brakes.. Something is wired wrong I think... Only does that when the parking lights are off.

 

Ok either I'm not driving my evo enough or I'm just an idiot. Does the dash lights stay lit even when the headlights are off? I just did some rewiring of gauges and can't remember if they always stay on...

 

Good to know you found your problem.

 

yes there always on.... well on mine atleast! thats why u get the sign come up on the cluster when u switch even just the side lights on... ?

 

always on

 

lol!! glad i could help! Ask me why i suggested this.....yeap ive done it lol

 

If one of the dash light bulbs does burn out, specifically the one behind the gas gauge and engine temp., how does one change the bulb?

 

lol when i installed my boost gauge i connected it through the dimmer swich. I was so happy i did it by my self, then when i turned on the lights the cluster went dark i was so pissed and mad cause i thought i messes something up, i was about to cry lol luckily it was just the dimmer