Hi all
I have just recently purchased a 1996 Ford Transit LWB Campervan. Took it for a test trip down to Cornwall before a jaunt across the Channel and I found that the dashboard lights began to flicker and go out. It's just the lights that illuminate the speedometer, fuel gauge and clock. All other lights are working as normal including warning lights and the illuminations behind the heating system. All other systems are also working fine, just a bit awkward not being able to see my speed in the dark
My first attempt to solve this problem was to trace the wires looking for faulty connections. The previous owner was a bit gadget happy and simply patched in his gadgets to existing wiring and covered with electrical tape. I've gone over the wiring, reconnected them using terminal strips and this hasn't solved the problem.
Second attempt was the 30amp fuse. I changed this as this had blown, which now meant my rear lights were working properly, but the dashboard still flickers.
Any other suggestions? I am a complete newbie to all this electronics and mechanics so any and all matter of explanations would be welcome.
Would like to get this sorted so we can get out over the bank holiday weekend, it's either I sort it or the Mrs' shines a torch in the direction of the dash on our journey