Dashboard lights 'dim' when lights are turned on

[Lewis13]

Hi,

I've recently noticed that when I turn the front lights on in the 200 (either half or full setting), the dashboard lights (both the dials and radio display) seem to dim. I've had a search and noticed one thread where someone mentioned this could be adjusted using one of the stalks and the brightness can be accidently turned up and down - unsure if this is accurate?

Any help / pointer in the right direction would be much appreciated.

Cheers,

Lewis

 

[Micah]

Well, there's the wheel to adjust it on the dash strip between the steering column and drivers door, so maybe try there to adjust it. I remember the headlights would dim if I turned the steering wheel when stationary, so sounds like typical French electronics to me!

 

[Marsch]

Not sure but can it be that it's doing that because the car thinks it's night and dims them to reduce the "blinding effect".

 

[Sean197]

Hi,

I've recently noticed that when I turn the front lights on in the 200 (either half or full setting), the dashboard lights (both the dials and radio display) seem to dim. I've had a search and noticed one thread where someone mentioned this could be adjusted using one of the stalks and the brightness can be accidently turned up and down - unsure if this is accurate?

Any help / pointer in the right direction would be much appreciated.

Cheers,

Lewis

Under the right-hand side dash trim (the switch on the right): (They don't dim automatically).


Also check your battery. Put a voltmeter on the battery - should be just above 12volts when stationary, and between 13.5-14.5ish when the engine is running.

 

[Lewis13]

Thanks very much! Will have a look and check battery as well to be on safe side.

Cheers,

Lewis

 

[Pav]

my has always done this too..never found it alarming in any way..even after new battery install..think i find it quite useful as they are not in your face when it gets dark..but again,you should be able to adjust it with the above pictured wheel...